Catechism for Young Children · Question 71 of 145
Why do you need Christ as a king?
A.Because I am weak and helpless.
What does this answer mean?
We need Christ as a king because we are weak and helpless. We cannot rule our own hearts or defeat our enemies. Questions 69 to 71 match our three needs to Christ's three offices: ignorance to a prophet, guilt to a priest, and weakness to a king.
What can we ask our children?
- Why do you need Christ as a king?
- Can you match each need to Christ's offices?
- When do you feel weak or helpless?
Can I print this question?
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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.