Daily thematic lessons in the Scripture paired with readings from the Book of Concord (the Lutheran Confessions) that are focused on the upcoming Sunday's lessons in the three-year lectionary en-us https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/summaries.html https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/this-world-is-not-our-home/a3029.html?app=1 Faith is rewarded and is itself a reward in this life. Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {E7B84EBF-4709-34E5-6679-4AD212E7F999} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/this-world-is-not-our-home/a3028.html?app=1 Faith is rewarded in this life, not just in the life to come. Sat, 24 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {41DE5402-3AA2-1592-F1C9-FF2C8140FF1B} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/this-world-is-not-our-home/a3024.html?app=1 God rewards our faith and good works us in this life with health and other things but he rewards us in the life to come too. Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {362EF273-784E-8DE1-B680-4D706F675E82} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/this-world-is-not-our-home/a3021.html?app=1 Watch yourselves! Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {17E977B9-1E8A-84F0-A3BD-5FBF58E98F09} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/this-world-is-not-our-home/a3020.html?app=1 God doesn't need your help but your neighbor does. Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {CD62564A-4D27-CE0A-DD2A-BFF22CA4D866} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/this-world-is-not-our-home/a3018.html?app=1 Salvation is the outcome of faith in Christ's work. To believe otherwise, that salvation requires our works be added to his, is a slap in his face! Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {8FA0990E-4689-8EDF-6A69-C61016C1491E} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/this-world-is-not-our-home/a3016.html?app=1 We're just visiting this planet. Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {5D13C14E-DC3D-C835-EA7E-C3825541E1DD} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/perfect-peace/a2991.html?app=1 . Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {C7F1A7A1-6925-597E-8C03-B4E18B390E94} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/perfect-peace/a2989.html?app=1 . Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {41631814-0DF6-E591-5CEF-1C53EF891DE1} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/perfect-peace/a2987.html?app=1 Peace of heart does not come from good works. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {814947AE-5798-5C39-B12B-5B7937C1F04D} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/perfect-peace/a2984.html?app=1 works can never make a conscience be at peace. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {060589E8-31B7-4C51-0040-0FB9CE1A8163} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/perfect-peace/a2982.html?app=1 How to sleep peacefully Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {A554A90A-733E-8C20-A42A-B3AD43C13EA9} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/easter/a2980.html?app=1 He is risen! Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {4EF0249A-D9CF-C0CC-ECED-E5AED0BE525F} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/on-the-third-day-–-holy-saturday/a2978.html?app=1 Do not celebrate a specific day but what happened on that day. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {8AE07F90-B686-9E33-5571-A6F8572F2092} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/on-the-third-day-–-good-friday/a2976.html?app=1 This is the sum of the gospel. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {2D942D58-3FF5-4438-EAFC-5ACE63CD2B47} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-resurrection-of-the-lord-–-maundy-thursday/a2974.html?app=1 Without the resurrection, we have nothing. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {1B6C996F-D3C4-8151-AC4C-908D8DE554D7} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-resurrection-of-the-lord-–-wednesday/a2972.html?app=1 Scripture is the best commentary. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {738A906B-0D45-EB2B-1D8B-FF2E3AAEC712} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-resurrection-of-the-lord-–-tuesday/a2971.html?app=1 Hell has no hold on those held by Christ. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {955901D6-EB26-ED4C-41E8-42840328D10A} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-resurrection-of-the-lord-–-monday/a2968.html?app=1 I can't help myself. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {CB2DD4A8-AB36-BA24-36B0-73BD032E20A6} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/palm-sunday/a2966.html?app=1 This is a good death. Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {6CDC9AB7-8694-C82B-834A-C8F78471CFE8} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-strength-of-his-might-–-saturday/a2964.html?app=1 Why do bad things happen to true believers? Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {722DF4D3-D44F-7669-B456-F37C6C916758} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-strength-of-his-might-–-friday/a2962.html?app=1 Quit trying to fix yourself. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {9B1CD914-873F-0DDE-415F-82EC24B6F40A} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-strength-of-his-might-–-thursday/a2960.html?app=1 Who needs Slim Jims when God is your portion? Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {A03F5BEB-CBAA-D07C-EC05-A10A262A22F8} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-strength-of-his-might-–-wednesday/a2958.html?app=1 Bad things can happen for strange reasons. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {339F5A22-792A-93C5-EB0E-936C5CA44F46} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-strength-of-his-might-–-tuesday/a2957.html?app=1 As we weakly work out our salvation, God declares his power against the devil and his kingdom. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {83C87899-E089-87E9-294E-78A0617AD242} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-strength-of-his-might-–-monday/a2954.html?app=1 God's power is perfected in our weakness. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {5DFE01F7-63A1-8938-3114-695B3C6D7C39} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-fifth-sunday-in-lent/a2952.html?app=1 Then what becomes of our boasting? Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {68330705-1051-6144-AAD9-7C5C9C4ECCEC} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-goal-–-saturday/a2948.html?app=1 Then what becomes of our boasting? Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {54A51896-2C77-6FF0-98C5-7E795D944E69} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-goal-–-friday/a2947.html?app=1 What is being created in the image of God? Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {D1081A3B-AE11-0F0B-DBF9-5C0F49CD2920} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-goal-–-thursday/a2946.html?app=1 Bodily discipline is of some value but faith in a greater righteousness is far superior. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {C302A46C-0758-838E-AD6C-67AD482F0405} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-goal-–-wednesday/a2944.html?app=1 Bodily discipline is of some value but faith in a greater righteousness is far superior. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {CE82FD37-4E8E-F9C6-2A44-73B343ED7D05} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-goal-–-tuesday/a2942.html?app=1 What are you seeking? Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {31DB5615-E972-ED72-7FED-5BCFD2C11EA7} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-goal-–-monday/a2940.html?app=1 What is your life goal? Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {E9EFA4D3-1BE9-8FEB-7D6B-9C89E8EC662D} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-fourth-sunday-in-lent/a2938.html?app=1 Being reconciled to God means being reconciled to your neighbor too Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {9876AFE4-D357-0E30-8A9A-9F1A136BF826} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/being-reconciled-to-god-–-saturday/a2936.html?app=1 What is the law of faith? Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {C98AD4D2-078F-5F7A-79CD-1AE11C134B2D} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/being-reconciled-to-god-–-friday/a2934.html?app=1 You’re getting nowhere with those good works. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {DDE3160E-C84B-7576-A2FB-E56C01AE067E} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/being-reconciled-to-god-–-thursday/a2931.html?app=1 Are you questioning my jollity? Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {177FB4C2-5CD2-60FA-8A4C-68FF0D167718} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/being-reconciled-to-god-–-wednesday/a2928.html?app=1 This the only way God is reconciled. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {378752EC-976E-131D-7D5B-2FAE7878762F} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/being-reconciled-to-god-–-tuesday/a2927.html?app=1 Are you clothed in religion or in Christ? Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {A4E81759-40CB-1F56-D694-A4A040FD968C} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/being-reconciled-to-god-–-monday/a2925.html?app=1 Working toward transgression? You need a reconciled God. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700 {94548E04-6931-FECC-F936-B71568AC65EF} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-seventh-sunday-after-epiphany/a2894.html?app=1 What enables us to keep the commandments? Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {7A21A29A-A54F-2614-1E63-B17AA0B83F49} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-two-tables-–-saturday/a2892.html?app=1 What does that mean? Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {68E3A4D0-6D7B-FF30-DBE0-0D915C043849} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-two-tables-–-friday/a2890.html?app=1 It seems pretty straightforward. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {ADB59360-986B-2439-0BD8-72149A3507FC} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-two-tables-–-thursday/a2888.html?app=1 Christianity is a classroom experience. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {A0017F97-0B92-4534-B5D8-51150CF0B57A} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-two-tables-–-wednesday/a2882.html?app=1 Take the time to love. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {E91DD43F-3602-B10D-2E0C-BCEAC7EBF590} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-two-tables-–-tuesday/a2883.html?app=1 Are you being lawful with the gospel? Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {9C9611B3-6982-0AEA-82D2-846BF4E20DB5} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-two-tables-–-monday/a2881.html?app=1 Why wouldn't you need the Law? Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {57455D28-93B4-F621-63B3-41FF2EBCFD9A} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-sixth-sunday-after-epiphany/a2880.html?app=1 Get yourself by the stream. Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {336F605A-04DA-01E7-FA38-3113CCA301C7} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-two-ways-–-saturday/a2878.html?app=1 "I'm gonna do better now." Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {FD483B62-C461-0BE8-8187-48A43C2315CC} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-two-ways-–-friday/a2876.html?app=1 You might be a little bit Pelagian. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {DFD4DEA8-1F11-99E3-3CA1-06F56627A761} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-two-ways-–-thursday/a2873.html?app=1 Are you able to choose the good? Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {A62366CB-A291-FA07-9E1F-EF334CCE41DB} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-two-ways-–-wednesday/a2871.html?app=1 It could be a long, bad day. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {F2E0AF44-7818-2B7E-6331-DF156BAB3EF5} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-two-ways-–-tuesday/a2869.html?app=1 Did God really say that? Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {19C7050B-0BA0-9A9A-D70A-3EA5ECDDB304} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-two-ways-–-monday/a2867.html?app=1 It could be a long, bad day. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {D975F1C2-DDF1-0D1E-78F1-936421C0DCF1} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-fifth-sunday-after-epiphany/a2864.html?app=1 How badly do you want it? Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {8DE1EAD1-F886-160B-A010-C154C49EE0B9} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-for-all-–-saturday/a2863.html?app=1 Could it be Jesus? Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {C6391A11-D1E1-6FA4-6AB0-B5A8CEDB4704} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-for-all-–-friday/a2861.html?app=1 I believe in the holy Lutheran church??? Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {9DD224DD-738F-485F-977B-1EF96E5541E4} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-for-all-–-thursday/a2859.html?app=1 Is repentance required for salvation? Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {7BE14E41-C4C1-8E16-2002-04C5B4378FAB} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-for-all-–-wednesday/a2857.html?app=1 Yes. This word is for you. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {A8E98843-F560-4353-AC37-3EFBA6830EA0} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-for-all-–-tuesday/a2855.html?app=1 Is God's Word for everybody? Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {BEC6DC82-1AA4-75C0-1AFA-C8539C805016} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-for-all-–-monday/a2853.html?app=1 Is God's Word for everybody? Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {EBDE91D0-BA58-70CF-135D-632DA5CB4356} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-fourth-sunday-after-epiphany/a2851.html?app=1 Jesus' Word still rings with authority. Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {7484A8C5-8B34-FFDA-7363-B987B3A0C909} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-of-authority-–-saturday/a2850.html?app=1 This is the real danger of the prosperity gospel. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {58CC9C42-5C03-C1B4-41E8-A120052CE6F2} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-of-authority-–-friday/a2847.html?app=1 His Word is verity. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {77D8BABB-1B32-56F9-40F2-20D4B50E437E} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-of-authority-–-thursday/a2845.html?app=1 The church will continue because of the Word. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {00DE6607-9037-E791-4C52-5CA0F0B64998} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-of-authority-–-wednesday/a2843.html?app=1 The church will continue because of the Word. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {7D703F80-3579-BCB6-12A6-74A1E8DF0F35} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-of-authority-–-tuesday/a2841.html?app=1 The church will continue because of the Word. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {51AE250A-06B9-7B0B-8C41-76161E83FAA1} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-of-authority-–-monday/a2840.html?app=1 The things we thought would last forever are already fading away. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {B8FD4D7A-C724-AF2C-BBE4-AEFA817F0D1A} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-of-the-lord-–-sunday/a2837.html?app=1 Biden and Trump have nothing on God. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {2315F77F-174D-793E-B6C2-A9F194934FB4} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-of-the-lord-–-saturday/a2834.html?app=1 Maybe we're doing it wrongly. Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {2FEC3C8F-7F2C-CA39-0B98-EF3B123CBD71} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-of-the-lord-–-friday/a2833.html?app=1 Maybe we're doing it wrongly. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {C6ABB62E-0742-A0C9-36D2-B6AB58C11D56} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-of-the-lord-–-thursday/a2830.html?app=1 Teach your children. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {3E26E1FF-993B-0E4F-8589-EE7048EDEAC3} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-of-the-lord-–-wednesday/a2828.html?app=1 "All In the Family" and The Lutheran Confessions? Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {3BFE6FC9-753A-431B-8976-470C353DA742} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-of-the-lord-–-tuesday/a2826.html?app=1 Who helps us remember what Jesus said? Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {96A5562A-9685-2938-904C-1079CEE6940D} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-word-of-the-lord-–-monday/a2823.html?app=1 How may you raise your children in the faith? Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {0F5D3942-D468-F0E9-34D0-14782FECA135} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/signs-of-the-savior/a2822.html?app=1 Is Jesus the good wine kept until now? Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {A5D57F9B-AB88-1FF1-DBA5-9B1E6DC4B8E9} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/signs-of-the-savior-–-saturday/a2820.html?app=1 Will God sustain you to the end? Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {F3566E3E-F203-3BE6-11DC-ED1E2CCE5678} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/signs-of-the-savior-–-friday/a2819.html?app=1 Where is the kingdom of God located? Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {8138028A-7670-4B77-D846-16B70EB42C19} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/signs-of-the-savior-–-thursday/a2818.html?app=1 Where is the kingdom of God located? Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {E5AB0DE8-4CD8-249F-1622-B00B9EF9DCFB} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/signs-of-the-savior-–-wednesday/a2815.html?app=1 In baptism, Jesus identified with sinners. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {44AF2425-3A47-1974-0284-B47A4B8C877E} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/signs-of-the-savior-–-tuesday/a2813.html?app=1 What is the sign of virgin? Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {D1C579A7-643A-C99A-EB9E-3BE4FE8C0E8D} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/signs-of-the-savior-–-monday/a2811.html?app=1 Many came to believe in Jesus because of the signs he did. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {30CA7324-38CA-4D1B-C9F2-FAECAF6EA163} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-new-life-–-sunday/a2810.html?app=1 Listen to today's video to hear the benefits of Holy Baptism. Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {44D49685-ADB9-809C-2194-9DDE77442337} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-new-life-–-saturday/a2809.html?app=1 John came to bear witness to the Light. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {7060BA6F-7015-1F19-2828-6627C617E484} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-new-life-–-friday/a2802.html?app=1 Just as God brought Noah and his family safely through the flood, Holy Baptism is that ark that God uses to save you and your family. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {AFD83C63-1A8E-6E89-F44F-80445D7A30A7} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-new-life-–-thursday/a2800.html?app=1 As Christ was raised from the dead, all those who have been baptized into his death, have been freed from sin so that they may walk in newness of life. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {30A881CB-2F1E-6199-4239-9166AB07C301} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-new-life-–-wednesday/a2798.html?app=1 As Christ was raised from the dead, all those who have been baptized into his death, have been freed from sin so that they may walk in newness of life. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {7EE3555F-1048-4AB5-782A-0FCDFD7C62D6} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-new-life-–-tuesday/a2796.html?app=1 Jesus did what was necessary to save sinners. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {9E2B5ED4-85C3-DA70-5698-EF24CDD857BF} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-new-life-–-monday/a2794.html?app=1 Through baptism, God purifies us from all uncleanness and gives us a new heart and a new spirit. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {1F2AC546-CC5A-4739-BF12-AA89E65C3B31} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/spiritual-blessings-–-sunday/a2793.html?app=1 He removes our sins as far as the east is from the west. Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {414D8B06-1AAD-AB2D-3BE7-9E371EA0E748} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/spiritual-blessings-–-saturday/a2792.html?app=1 He removes our sins as far as the east is from the west. Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {A0C46C9B-7474-8879-0BB1-72C098EB2A0D} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/spiritual-blessings-–-friday/a2791.html?app=1 Christ Jesus has become redemption to us. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {4FB11BE2-3CD9-03E6-5951-8C948B21FD10} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/spiritual-blessings-–-thursday/a2790.html?app=1 Don't play with fire. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {E2A9B5F2-1C8B-EE20-CD1D-C0A82F80104C} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/spiritual-blessings-–-wednesday/a2783.html?app=1 Don't always look to the physical when counting your spiritual blessings. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800 {CEF4288D-B294-16EE-3716-97D569E7A800} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/spiritual-blessings-–-tuesday/a2782.html?app=1 Don't always look to the physical when counting your spiritual blessings. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {8DA79E76-6AFA-9E43-B7AC-F55E738B5C86} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/spiritual-blessings-–-monday/a2780.html?app=1 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, having the word of Christ dwell in you richly, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {D6508288-E2C8-1BED-F790-BB3D35A74F32} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-peace-of-christ/a2778.html?app=1 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, having the word of Christ dwell in you richly, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {92196C1D-4B86-A1F2-9BC1-C629C1096EC7} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-peace-of-christ-–-saturday/a2775.html?app=1 The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {61F9B6CA-7CB7-166F-0977-2B132D6E54A7} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-peace-of-christ-–-friday/a2773.html?app=1 Peace, lasting peace even when conscience might be troubled, comes through justification with God through Christ. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {A5A59EB9-2C4F-8E93-7CF8-1C4F42322D77} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-peace-of-christ-–-thursday/a2770.html?app=1 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts... Let the Word of God dwell in youi richly... Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {67C036CB-9AA5-5FD4-684F-B5B24F4F92B3} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-peace-of-christ-–-wednesday/a2769.html?app=1 Faith in Christ produces the hope of salvation; this is the source of perfect peace. Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {D2A2E833-6585-9F06-8EA0-C9A4E8046198} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-peace-of-christ-–-tuesday/a2766.html?app=1 Though Satan somewhat bound from and cannot destroy Christ's church, he can still cause trouble and tribulation for God's people. But Jesus promises to be with us, and in this word, we may have peace in the world. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {F18202F2-E2ED-B506-4D8E-82F7A550BDA6} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-peace-of-christ-–-monday/a2765.html?app=1 One never has sustaining peace in self, in religion, in devotion. But when you trust in Christ alone for forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life, it will be well with your soul. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {A30D16B9-06D8-6835-09B3-7C464342DEC2} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-fourth-sunday-of-advent/a2763.html?app=1 The Shepherd Lord shall be their peace. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {340EB797-4668-60FC-B268-962F013DAC83} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-signs-of-immanuel-–-saturday/a2761.html?app=1 God uses his Word and Sacraments to speak peace to the nations. Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {46C13AFA-D839-D936-CE76-C31D3B8B5A7C} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-signs-of-immanuel-–-friday/a2759.html?app=1 Jesus is coming back and the name by which he will be called is "The LORD is our righteousness." Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {0D8BFE4D-6D7C-5B7C-6C2C-A05205AF668E} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-signs-of-immanuel-–-thursday/a2758.html?app=1 To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {1269B7F5-9AA6-808E-8F21-2B9410B9A214} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-signs-of-immanuel-–-wednesday/a2756.html?app=1 The King, his kingdom, and throne will be established forever. The government shall be upon his shoulder. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {87D6BD25-017B-8045-453D-926E1295A311} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-signs-of-immanuel-–-tuesday/a2754.html?app=1 The LORD said to me, You are my Son; today I have begotten you." Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {8738A733-E78B-85D6-E047-3BAEAEBBE7B3} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-signs-of-immanuel-–-monday/a2749.html?app=1 The Second Adam, the offspring of the first Adam, will crush the head of of that old serpent. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {5CB6F229-A7B6-CE3B-846E-2EEFBD016CFB} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-third-sunday-of-advent/a2746.html?app=1 The True Light has come into the world and is coming again. Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {F93527C5-C1A9-D382-2854-7B0217647443} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-true-light-–-saturday/a2745.html?app=1 There will be no need of light there for the Lamb will be the lamp of the eternal city. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {2485BD71-E5CB-0204-B1F7-7185DFC4062D} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-true-light-–-friday/a2743.html?app=1 The light that shines out of darkness has shone in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {023CC59F-B1BC-78F4-4012-34933210963A} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-true-light-–-thursday/a2739.html?app=1 Walk with Jesus and be in his light. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {081CEC37-4816-6F33-4E01-A7EDE8BBA78E} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-true-light-–-wednesday/a2738.html?app=1 God created the heavens and the earth from nothing. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {4EC1994C-13E1-0053-0BAB-473F11D9FF5E} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-true-light-–-tuesday/a2736.html?app=1 God created the heavens and the earth from nothing. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {8736FBFD-D369-B3D1-0A7B-A504BD22E6E0} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/the-true-light-–-monday/a2734.html?app=1 God created the heavens and the earth from nothing. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {8CDCA4D8-5288-1447-EF3A-185F09442A86} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/preparing-the-way-–-sunday/a2733.html?app=1 God will send his messenger to prepare the way of the Lord. Look up and see! Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {9CCDE3B0-EB4D-C8F8-92FE-DB878B651177} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/preparing-the-way-–-saturday/a2732.html?app=1 God will send Elijah before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes. Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {13A9C006-2978-AA1F-CA07-295DD4FA7020} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/preparing-the-way-–-friday/a2727.html?app=1 If you abide in Christ Jesus and his word lives in you, you will bear much fruit and glorify his Father. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {3825CD39-788E-C4E1-F5B0-18ABA3F02A94} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/preparing-the-way-–-thursday/a2726.html?app=1 God liberates sinners and calls them to walk through the gates of the land that once held them captive. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {F4DC7F0C-7E5F-990A-EAF6-B0DC31C7EDF4} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/preparing-the-way-–-wednesday/a2724.html?app=1 God promises peace to the humble but not to the proud. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {4A03F942-DC84-7069-7531-5A24270BAF6E} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/preparing-the-way-–-tuesday/a2722.html?app=1 Paul relates his conversion and calling to King Agrippa Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {34048549-BEF0-046E-4571-058BCFDECE45} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/preparing-the-way-–-monday/a2720.html?app=1 Zechariah, John the Baptist's father, sings about the fulfillment of prophecy, the advent of salvation through his Son. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {D24C492B-7F0F-3BAF-19B6-94DE8DCE9C80} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/waiting-for-salvation-–-sunday/a2717.html?app=1 There will be signs in sun and moon and stars...then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {0BACECE5-414E-C3C4-B203-94151C8017A0} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/waiting-for-salvation-–-saturday/a2713.html?app=1 The Lord will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {78F86C77-F30F-2A52-14D6-D672AF4FC633} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/waiting-for-salvation-–-friday/a2712.html?app=1 We wait with the certain hope of resurrection to eternal life. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {99FE081A-0A24-A915-E724-FA0650BE95AB} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/waiting-for-salvation-–-thursday/a2710.html?app=1 Come quickly, Lord Jesus! Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {ACB0DF78-058B-5106-7005-FD426D0AF80C} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/waiting-for-salvation-–-wednesday/a2709.html?app=1 The Son of God is brought before the Father and commissioned for his redeeming work of bringing the nations into his eternal kingdom. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {AAD8DDF8-F1DE-49A1-6CE8-8E8AEA5D0490} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/waiting-for-salvation-–-tuesday/a2708.html?app=1 The great Day of the Lord is coming; we do not know when the Son of Man will appear. So, we must be ready at all times. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {7D5EB758-7641-7677-0751-3FA136D66D75} https://stpaulslutheran.church/lectio-concordia/waiting-for-salvation-–-monday/a2705.html?app=1 The great Day of the Lord will come when we least expect it, so we must be ready for his return. This is what we profess in the Nicene Creed: "He will return with glory to judge the quick and the dead." Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 {0A96F6B6-9EA4-F1A5-40C7-886299CB8D58}