Valuable Catechism Instruction

Now that the catechism classes are beginning again, we wish to pass on what happened more than one hundred twenty years ago in the village of Opheusden, the Netherlands. Exhorter H. Roelofsen had come from Lunteren to serve the Congregation under the Cross. After a few years he was ordained as minister and served there for ten years with much fruit.

He used the question book of Rev. Ledeboer, which is suitable for young children. In addition to having his students memorize the questions and answers, he also required the boys and girls to learn a text. For one girl this became a blessing.

What happened? She had to learn Proverbs 6:18, “An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief.” When she had to recite the text in catechism class the next week, she burst into tears and said, “That is what I have done.” Where had she been in that week? She had gone to the fair in Wageningen. That was a place of sin. The Lord showed her by His own Word.

Catechism students—and others as well—do you see the value of catechism class and listening attentively? Do you see why you should learn your questions and answers along with the Bible texts? The Lord can use it for your conversion. Parents, be diligent and observe that your children learn what is required of them. In doing so, you may receive a blessing, also.

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