What God's Word Says
Read these passages in context and listen for what God exposes, promises, and gives in Christ.
Reflection Questions from Getting to Know Jesus
Confess Jesus Christ as my Lord.
Reflect on the Savior who rescues sinners and gives Himself for us.
Chapter 4: God the Son, Jesus your Savior. Prompts are paraphrased for this website companion. Use the book for the full material.Scripture to reflect on
God saves according to mercy, not because of our righteous works.
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.
Jesus is true God, Creator, sustainer, and head of the Church.
Think and pray
- What does it mean that Jesus rescued sinners from sin and death?
- What comfort is contained in the words my Lord?
- What question or doubt about Jesus would you like to explore honestly?
Prayer prompt: Ask the Holy Spirit to give wisdom for knowing Christ and trusting His saving work.
What Does the Catechism Say?
Second Article of the Apostles' Creed
What does this mean?
The Second Article confesses Jesus Christ, true God and true man, who redeemed sinners and made them His own through His death and resurrection.
Official Book of Concord text from Concordia Publishing House.Law
What truth does God's Word expose?
Sin, death, and the devil hold us captive, and we cannot redeem ourselves by effort or sincerity.
Gospel
What does Christ give or promise?
Jesus, true God and true man, has redeemed us by His holy, precious blood and His innocent suffering and death.
Jesus at the Center
The Second Article names the heart of the Christian confession: Jesus was crucified and raised for you, so that you belong to Him.
In Real Life
Faith where life actually happens.
- Set Christian hope against guilt, fear, evil, and death.
- Let the words for me make redemption personal without making faith private.
South Lake Confirmation Book
Catechism in Real Life
Week 2The Creed, Second ArticlePages 82-85
Look for: What Christ has done to redeem and claim sinners as His own.
- Jesus is true God and true man.
- His cross and resurrection accomplish redemption.
- Believers belong to Christ and live under Him.
Discuss
Talk about why my Lord is a confession of both rescue and belonging.
Discussion Guide
A facilitator toolbox for the session.
Chapter 4: God the Son, Jesus your Savior
Choose the questions that best serve the group. The guide is not a checklist, and students may answer generally.Getting Started
- Why do names and reputations matter?
- Why is damage to a person's good name painful?
- What does the title Lord tell us about Jesus?
Digging Deeper
Salvation in Christ
- What does Scripture claim about salvation in Jesus?
- Why is free grace difficult to accept?
The Triune Name and Jesus' authority
- What does all authority mean?
- Why does Jesus name Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
Testing spiritual claims
- How does Scripture direct Christians to test spiritual claims?
- Why must the confession of Jesus remain central?
Connecting the Dots
- Who do you say Jesus is?
- Why do His death and resurrection matter?
- What has Christ done for us that we cannot do for ourselves?
- What is one important thing you learned about Jesus?
Pastoral note: Confess one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Do not describe the Trinity as one God appearing in three modes.
Keep the Faith
South Lake Confirmation
How We Got the Bible (Session 4 - Did The Church Make Jesus Divine?)
This video helps students explore Jesus Christ in the Apostles' Creed and the Second Article: true God and true man, my Lord, who died and rose to redeem us through His saving work for us.
Video resources support Scripture, the Small Catechism, pastoral teaching, and family conversation. They do not replace them.Watch & Learn
Trusted Lutheran Resource
A carefully selected resource to support this session after Scripture, the Small Catechism, and South Lake's teaching.
How Jesus Saves Us
A concise related resource on Christ's saving work. It is linked here rather than embedded again because Session 2 already features it.
Open the ResourceTalk About It
Questions for honest conversation.
- What do the words for me add to the Creed?
- Why can no other rescuer take Jesus' place?
At the Kitchen Table
What do the words 'for me' add when we confess what Jesus has done?
Ten thoughtful minutes is plenty. Listen before correcting, welcome honest questions, and end in prayer.