Posts Posted in August 2026

The Humble Gospel

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1–3

"The tongue of a minister — the language he employs — must be of that simplicity which preaches naught but Christ," and brings him the glory.

August 7

Isaiah 45–48

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Isaiah 45:1–48:22

Day 218 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Isaiah 45–48 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

August 6

Isaiah 42–44

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Isaiah 42:1–44:28

Day 217 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Isaiah 42–44 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Misdirection

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Luke 24:36–43

We are not to be deceived by so-called ghosts, which are not souls but instead, demons bent on misdirecting a believer's focus on the living Christ.

The Inclination of the Heart

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Genesis 8:20–22

Even pious people can scarcely stand firm, often being entangled by gross sins and natural corruptions, for original sin is complete lawlessness.

August 5

Isaiah 36–41

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Isaiah 36:1–41:29

Day 216 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Isaiah 36–41 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Intolerant

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 1 John 3:13

We teach all to trust in the grace of God, not in their own worthiness, and to render him gratitude for his grace. This is intolerable to the world.

August 4

Isaiah 31–35

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Isaiah 31:1–35:10

Day 215 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Isaiah 31–35 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Divine Reminder

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Romans 6:15–16

Although the Christians senses within himself the presence of evil thoughts and lusts, yet his faith and the Holy Spirit remind him of his baptism.

August 3

Isaiah 28–30

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Isaiah 28:1–30:33

Day 214 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Isaiah 28–30 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Blind to Grace

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Psalm 33:4–5

God showers his gifts on an ungrateful world, whose people go about their lives as though sight and hearing were due them. And so, we miss God's grace.

August 2

Isaiah 23–27

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Isaiah 23:1–27:13

Day 213 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Isaiah 23–27 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Daily Word, Pentecost 10A

Daily Bible Readings for the Week of the Tenth Sunday of Pentecost, Year A

Readings from the Daily Lectionary for the week of the Tenth Sunday of Pentecost, Year A

August 1

Isaiah 18–22

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Isaiah 18:1–22:25

Day 212 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Isaiah 18–22 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Stewards of the Gospel

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Christians do not follow pastors; they follow Christ Jesus. Pastors preach the gospel, a message that leads lost sheep to the one who saves them.