AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 34 • Rev. D. Agema

AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD First commandment Foundational for the whole Law Also a declaration of war: against the idols Power of idolatry Q/A 95 What is idolatry? How can we detect it? Q/A 94 What is forbidden? What is required? How deep does it go? Joshua 24 Situation Vs. 2 - 13 redemption Vs. 14 - 15 conclusion and warning Why this choice? Note “… if it is evil in your eyes …” Vs. 16 - 24 informed commitment Vs. 25 - 27 witnesses LORD claims us How can we serve him? Christ Holy Spirit