Catechism for Young Children · Question 24 of 145
What was Adam bound to do by the covenant of works?
A.To obey God perfectly.
What does this answer mean?
By the covenant of works, Adam was bound to obey God perfectly. Not mostly, not usually: perfectly. This helps children see why only a perfect Savior could keep the covenant for us. Questions 25 and 26 give God's promise and his warning.
What can we ask our children?
- What was Adam bound to do?
- What does 'perfectly' mean?
- Can any of us obey God perfectly?
Can I print this question?
Yes. Every printable here is free for home, church and co-op use. Press Print on any of these pages for a clean sheet.
- Memory card for question 24 (fold-over card, question on the front)
- Copywork page for question 24 (trace, then copy)
- Memory cards for questions 21 to 30
- Copywork for questions 21 to 30
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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.