God Requires Perfect Obedience [Children's Catechism 24—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 24—especially explaining how God required perfect obedience in the covenant of works. Q24. What was Adam bound to do by the covenant of works? To obey God perfectly. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson) Summary from the transcript of the audio: The lesson centers on the theological significance of Adam’s obligation under the covenant of works, emphasizing that his duty was not merely to avoid a single prohibition but to obey God perfectly in every aspect of life. Rooted in Scripture, particularly the command not to eat from the tree in the midst of the garden, the covenant underscores that even the slightest disobedience carried the full penalty of death, highlighting the absolute nature of divine obedience. Adam’s creation in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, along with his moral awareness and responsibilities such as stewardship of creation and Sabbath observance, illustrates that obedience was required not only in outward actions but from the heart. The lesson underscores the gravity of moral responsibility and the impossibility of perfection from now-fallen humanity, apart from divine grace, setting the stage for the necessity of redemption. The tone is instructive and reverent, calling listeners to reflect on the seriousness of God’s law and the depth of human failure.