Catechism for Young Children · Question 66 of 145

How is Christ a prophet?

A.Because he teaches us the will of God.

What does this answer mean?

Christ is a prophet because he teaches us the will of God. A prophet brings God's word to people, and Jesus is the greatest teacher of God's will. He teaches by his own words in the Gospels and by his Word and Spirit today.

What can we ask our children?

  1. How is Christ a prophet?
  2. What does Jesus teach us?
  3. Where do we read Jesus' teaching?

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Text: Catechism for Young Children: Being an Introduction to the Shorter Catechism, Presbyterian Board of Publication (copyright entered 1840). Public domain (1840).

Checked against a second edition on November 15, 2026. Explanation and questions by Household Theology Press. Last updated November 15, 2026.