Ten Commandments

The Small Catechism: Luther and the Law (5013)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses how Luther viewed and used the Ten Commandments, and how every other commandment relates to the first.

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The Small Catechism: God’s Plan for Life (5012)

Shot on location outside Luther’s residence in Wittenberg, Germany, Dr. Kolb offers a broad overview of each of the Ten Commandments and what they teach Luther and us.

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The Small Catechism: Fear, Love, and Trust (5010)

Shot on location outside Luther’s residence in Wittenberg, Germany, Dr. Kolb discusses what it meant for Luther and what it means for us to fear, love, and trust in God.

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Introduction to the Small Catechism (5008)

Shot on location in Wittenberg, Germany, Dr. Kolb touches on the historical uses of the catechism as far back as Augustine, the evolution of Luther’s own catechism, and a high-level overview of its contents.

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Images of Faith: The Ninth & Tenth Commandments (09)

This video on the Ninth and Tenth Commandments uses a short parable to illustrate the futility of envy and covetousness. See the downloadable Instructor’s Handbook for context, and for related exercises and lessons. The video is part of Images of Faith, a collection of supplementary confirmation materials available at no cost to the schools and congregations of the LCMS, WELS, and ELS.

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Images of Faith: The Eighth Commandment (08)

This video uses a short story to illustrate important aspects of the Eighth Commandment. See the downloadable Instructor’s Handbook for context, and for related exercises and lessons. The video is part of Images of Faith, a collection of supplementary confirmation materials available at no cost to the schools and congregations of the LCMS, WELS, and ELS.

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Images of Faith: The Seventh Commandment (07)

This video on the Seventh Commandment uses a student interview along with a multimedia presentation to examine what it means to steal, how we are to respond if we have stolen, and how to respond if someone has stolen from us. See the downloadable Instructor’s Handbook for context, and for related exercises and lessons. The video is part of Images of Faith, a collection of supplementary confirmation materials available at no cost to the schools and congregations of the LCMS, WELS, and ELS.

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Images of Faith: The Sixth Commandment (06)

This multimedia presentation on the Sixth Commandment explores marriage as a foreshadowing of the relationship we will have with God in heaven. See the downloadable Instructor’s Handbook for context, and for related exercises and lessons. The video is part of Images of Faith, a collection of supplementary confirmation materials available at no cost to the schools and congregations of the LCMS, WELS, and ELS.

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Images of Faith: The Fifth Commandment (05)

This multimedia presentation on the Fifth Commandment emphasizes that the commandment is not simply about killing but more broadly about acting with a lack of love toward others. See the downloadable Instructor’s Handbook for context, and for related exercises and lessons. The video is part of Images of Faith, a collection of supplementary confirmation materials available at no cost to the schools and congregations of the LCMS, WELS, and ELS.

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Images of Faith: The Fourth Commandment (04)

This video uses a short story to illustrate important aspects of the Fourth Commandment. See the downloadable Instructor’s Handbook for context, and for related exercises and lessons. The video is part of Images of Faith, a collection of supplementary confirmation materials available at no cost to the schools and congregations of the LCMS, WELS, and ELS.

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