Posts Posted in March 2025

The Goal – Monday

preparing for The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Series: Lectio Concordia

What is your life goal?

March 31

1 Samuel 15–17

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 15:1–17:58

Day 90 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Samuel 15:1–17:58 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Rock

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1–4

We are left to believe the Word, the word of Christ, and his works that follow after us. not in our own works, but by faith in the word of the cross.

The Small Catechism – part 113

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Isaiah 44:6

When we say that we believe in God, we mean the Lord God named by God’s Redeemer in Matthew 28:19. Jesus gave the “name” of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Series: Lectio Concordia

Being reconciled to God means being reconciled to your neighbor too

March 30

1 Samuel 13–14

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 13:1–14:52

Day 89 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Samuel 13:1–14:52 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Our Boast

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 11:21b–22

The Christian life is not a matter of outward appearance but of living by the Word and through faith in and under the name of Christ Jesus, our Lord.

The Small Catechism – part 112

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Mark 9:24

The English word “creed” comes from the Latin credo, which means, “I believe.” A creed is a statement of what one gives credence to, finds credible.

The Small Catechism – part 111

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Romans 7:24–25

We are saved from sin and death through faith in Jesus Christ. Nevertheless, sin is not a thing of the past; it is a present reality. Though we pray, “thy will be done,” and we know, even have memorized, the commandments, we cannot keep them.

Being Reconciled to God – Saturday

preparing for The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Series: Lectio Concordia

What is the law of faith?

Faithful Dependence

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Acts 10:42–43

Faith must be of a character that excludes all works, personal devotion, piety, or holiness as the reason for salvation, and trusts in Christ alone — that through his death, resurrection, and ascension we are saved from sin and death.

March 29

1 Samuel 9–12

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 9:1–12:25

Day 88 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Samuel 9:1–12:25 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Being Reconciled to God – Friday

preparing for The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Series: Lectio Concordia

You’re getting nowhere with those good works.

The Small Catechism – part 110

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 Timothy 4:8

Pointing toward my stomach, the doctor said that I needed to lose my little friend. I asked, “What, about 20 pounds.” She dryly replied, “More like 30 to 40.”

Just Condemnation

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 16:8–9

God demands admission or confession of sin, and that people everywhere repent of their sins, turning away from self to God through his Savior.

March 28

1 Samuel 4–8

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 4:1–8:22

Day 87 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Samuel 4:1–8:22 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Hold Fast

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 16:16

When anxiety, distress, or other trials come your way, hold fast to the Word, keep the faith, you will see Christ clearly there, and he will again bring you joy.

March 27

1 Samuel 1–3

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 1:1–3:21

Day 86 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Samuel 1:1–3:21 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Collection for Hope Valley Church

WNC Disaster Relief

The Outreach Committee will again collect supplies for Valley Hope Church storeroom in Swannanoa, NC. We will collect items at the Cruise-In on Saturday, April 26th. There will be a truck or trailer near the Outreach Tent at the picnic shelter to put your donations in. ONLY the following items will be accepted: • White rice, black beans, masa, juice, shelf-safe milk, snacks, cookies • Disinfectant wipes, small size laundry and dish soap, trash bags, sponges, mops, brooms, paper towels, cleaning sprays • NEW socks and underwear, body wash, deodorant, shampoo If you have any questions about this ...

Being Reconciled to God – Thursday

preparing for The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Series: Lectio Concordia

Are you questioning my jollity?

The Small Catechism – part 109

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Philippians 3:12–14

This may not be that hard to imagine. Think of the family dinner table with parents and children gathered for the evening meal. Now picture the children glued to their phones.

Confess and Believe

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Romans 10:8–10

We confess that if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

March 26

Ruth

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Ruth 1:1–4:22

Day 85 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Ruth 1:1–4:22 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 108

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Exodus 20:5b-6

Verse five from the Word today can be a troubling verse, especially if you read the NIV. In that version, it reads: “punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me.”

Being Reconciled to God – Wednesday

preparing for The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Series: Lectio Concordia

This the only way God is reconciled.

Being Reconciled to God – Tuesday

preparing for The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Series: Lectio Concordia

Are you clothed in religion or in Christ?

Good for the Soul

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Psalm 32:1–5

The old saying that confession is good for the soul is not sufficiently correct; it is the absolute forgiveness of sins that is good for the souls of sinners.

March 25

Judges 19–21

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Judges 19:1–21:25

Day 84 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Judges 19:1–21:25 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 107

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Proverbs 20:9

It does not matter how hard you try to be good; you are a sinner. You were born in sin, and as long as you are in this body, you will be a sinner; and you will sin.

Being Reconciled to God – Monday

preparing for The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Series: Lectio Concordia

Working toward transgression? You need a reconciled God.

The Small Catechism – part 106

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Luke 10:25–28

When the law crushes us with its demands, as it did the lawyer in today’s Scripture, what are we to do but plead for mercy? Just when we imagine that we might have become experts in religion...

March 24

Judges 16–18

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Judges 16:1–18:31

Day 83 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Judges 16:1–18:31 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Consider Him

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Galatians 5:22–26

One finds in Jesus strength and comfort against all vice and bad habits, as true Christians incorporate the life and name of Christ into their own lives.

Faith over Feelings

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Isaiah 53:4–6

Do not try to work yourself up to a feeling of being forgiven and loved by God, but ask him for the faith to know Christ crucified, and the assurance of salvation.

The Small Catechism – part 105

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 John 3:23

All the Commandments are rooted in the First, or as it quickly came to be understood: the greatest or most important commandment.

March 23

Judges 13–15

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Judges 13:1–15:20

Day 82 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Judges 13:1–15:20 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

For You

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 1 Peter 2:21–22

No one but Christ Jesus has suffered for the sins of others, yet his passion, his suffering and death, avail for the salvation of every sinner who believes on him.

March 22

Judges 10–12

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Judges 10:1–12:15

Day 81 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Judges 10:1–12:15 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 104

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 4:24

God’s jealousy over us is ready to ignite. The word for fire in the Latin Vulgate is ignis, from which we get our English word “ignite.”

The Small Catechism – part 103

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Psalm 37:4

As you find more and more joyful satisfaction, even sheer delight, in God’s company, you will find your heart desiring godly things.

March 21

Judges 8–9

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Judges 8:1–9:57

Day 80 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Judges 8:1–9:57 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Light of Men

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 1:1–4

Whoever disregards the life of Christ on earth, wishing to find eternal life in some other way than he accomplished for us, fails to find salvation.

The Small Catechism – part 102

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Leviticus 19:2

We should fear and love God so that we do not make plans to steal anything or anyone that belongs to our neighbors. Indeed, we should so fear and love God that we do not even consider such a thing.

A Thorn in the Flesh

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7–10

In order to keep our focus on God, instead of on self, we are sometimes given a gift: an affliction of the flesh that makes us rely upon God.

March 20

Judges 6–7

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Judges 6:1–7:25

Day 79 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Judges 6:1–7:25 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

You Crucified Him

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Isaiah 53:4–7

It is the sin of all who have ever lived — including you and me — that sent Christ Jesus to the cross to pay the ransom for of a whole world of sinners.

March 19

Judges 3–5

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Judges 3:1–5:31

Day 78 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Judges 3:1–5:31 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 101

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Romans 13:9–10

The Ninth Commandment deals with craving your neighbor’s goods, those inanimate possessions of your neighbor. The Tenth Commandment speaks about lusting after living things that are your neighbor’s, whether family or not — indeed, human or not.

March 18

Judges 1–2

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Judges 1:1–2:23

Day 77 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Judges 1:1–2:23 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Holding Faith

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 8:51

Life is sometimes difficult, so we must hold firmly in faith to the word and promises of God in Jesus Christ found in the Scriptures, The Holy Bible.

The Small Catechism – part 100

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Galatians 5:13

The example of Christ instructs us to serve one another. Because of his love, alive within us through the Holy Spirit, we look for opportunities to care for our neighbors, instead of seeking a chance to steal their property.

Our Only Hope

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 6:40

This is our hope — our only hope: Christ Jesus — that we might believe in him, and having such faith, come to see him on that great and glorious Day.

March 17

Joshua 22–24

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Joshua 22:1–24:33

Day 76 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Joshua 22:1–24:33 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 99

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Philippians 2:3–4

If we trust God, we are able to be interested in more than ourselves. God will take care of us, so we are freed up to take care of others.

The Small Catechism – part 98

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 Timothy 6:6–8

The fear and love of God ought to constrain us from taking the property of others. The trust of God should make us content with what we have.

Imitators of God

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Ephesians 5:1–2

Like children imitating their parents, we should imitate God, especially in doing good things for our neighbors so that the Father is glorified in us.

March 16

Joshua 19–21

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Joshua 19:1–21:45

Day 75 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Joshua 19:1–21:45 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

March 15

Joshua 16–18

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Joshua 16:1–18:27

Day 74 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Joshua 16:1–18:27 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

All Things

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 2 Peter 2:5

We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things, trusting him through his Word, more than feelings, works, or even his good gifts.

The Small Catechism – part 97

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 Peter 4:8

There may be little worse than carrying a grudge. It lessens the life of the person holding the grudge, as well as the one for whom the grudge is held.

March 14

Joshua 12–15

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Joshua 12:1–15:63

Day 73 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Joshua 12:1–15:63 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Another Son

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Genesis 4:25

God will keep his promise that the seed of the woman will bruise the head of the serpent, establishing Seth in that line that would herald the Savior.

The Small Catechism – part 96

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Zechariah 8:16–17

We should fear God in such a way that we do not use violence to enforce his will. That is God’s prerogative. Christians are not to avenge themselves.

The Small Catechism – part 95

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 Peter 4:8–9

How long would you expect people to stay at a party where the host walks around complaining about the party guests? When entertaining, one is considerate of the guests, shows interest in their lives, and even their opinions.

Who Do You Trust?

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Genesis 4:23–24

We are to turn the other cheek, trusting in God above all things — even government, even ourselves — that he will avenge wrongdoing.

March 13

Joshua 9–11

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Joshua 9:1–11:23

Day 72 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Joshua 9:1–11:23 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 94

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4–7

What if God did not think the best of us? We would be hopeless. If each time he looked at us, he thought of us as irredeemable, each time he heard us, he considered us deplorable...

March 12

Joshua 5–8

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Joshua 5:1–8:35

Day 71 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Joshua 5:1–8:35 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

East of Eden

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Genesis 4:16

Lack of faith is what drives us East of Eden, away from the presence of God, the communion of saints, the church, Christ's kingdom, and eternal life.

Uncovenanted Mercy

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Genesis 4:15

God may show mercy even to the unjust so that they may have time to repent and know the full and certain assurance of his love and care.

The Small Catechism – part 93

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:25

In the strictest sense, we should not lie to or about our Christian brothers and sisters. No honorable reason denies this charity to all others.

March 11

Joshua 1–4

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Joshua 1:1–4:24

Day 70 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Joshua 1:1–4:24 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Unthwarted

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Genesis 4:10–11

Nothing would thwart God's plan, not even Adam's and Eve's disobedience — our our own. He has promised a Savior, and delivered on his promise.

March 10

Deuteronomy 32–34

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 32:1–34:12

Day 69 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Deuteronomy 32:1–34:12 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 92

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 Timothy 6:6

Are you content with God? Do you trust him? Do you fear him, love him? For the one who is content with God, there is no need of anything more, no need to steal from another.

The Small Catechism – part 91

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Matthew 5:42

We must read the Bible with the eyes of faith, instead of allowing feelings to interpret Scripture. Too often, passages like today’s verse leave us with a sense of guilt.

A Proper Response

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Genesis 4:8–9

Be careful how you respond to God when he confronts you with your sins, especially when it involves your neighbor, or family, your closest neighbors.

March 9

Deuteronomy 30–31

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 30:1–31:30

Day 68 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Deuteronomy 30:1–31:30 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

March 8

Deuteronomy 28–29

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 28:1–29:29

Day 67 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Deuteronomy 28:1–29:29 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Blessed Dead

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Genesis 4:8–10

God has no desire to forget us and so, those who love the Lord will live on in his memory and in another, blessed life so that we may remain in his love.

The Small Catechism – part 90

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Everyone plays a part. If that part is neglected it diminishes the whole. The rest must pick up the slack, and carry the burden of feeling as though they must take care of those who refuse labor.

March 7

Deuteronomy 24–27

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 24:1–27:26

Day 66 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Deuteronomy 24:1–27:26 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Acceptable Time

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 6:1–2

Whatever day it is, the promise of the gospel abounds for you, making it the acceptable day for your salvation. Believe! and it will be a brand new day.

The Small Catechism – part 89

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Jeremiah 22:13

Our Scripture reference today was originally written about Jehoiakim, king of Judah from 609 to 598 BC. He made his citizens build his palace but did not pay them.

The Small Catechism – part 88

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:28

Again, the keeping of the commandments begins with the fear and love of God. Nevertheless, we cannot perfectly keep this Sixth Commandment any more than we can perfectly love God.

The Office of Disgrace

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 8:48–49

The office of the ministry will always be disgraced by some, as Christ Jesus himself was dishonored, simply because his Word is proclaimed as truth.

March 6

Deuteronomy 21–23

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 21:1–23:25

Day 65 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Deuteronomy 21:1–23:25 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 87

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Song of Solomon 2:1, 4b

The force of the Sixth Commandment may be understood in one version of the ring vows: “with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you.”

March 5

Deuteronomy 17–20

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 17:1–20:20

Day 64 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Deuteronomy 17:1–20:20 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Pious Pastor

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 8:45–47

The preacher must not present an obstacle to the Word that results from his life, and especially from his doctrine, so they refuse to believe because of him.

March 4

Deuteronomy 14–16

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 14:1–16:22

Day 62 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Deuteronomy 14:1–16:22 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

All the More Reason

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Ephesians 5:1–3

We are weak in the flesh, yes, but this is all the more reason to strive for purity and to live in holiness since Christ Jesus has made us holy.

The Small Catechism – part 86

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 6:18

Paul urges the Corinthians to flee from sexual sin. This would include fornication and adultery, to name a few. One flees something by running away.

The Strong Man

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Luke 11:14

Jesus Christ is the "strong man" who uses his gospel word to overpower the dumb, deaf, blind, and demon-possessed, converting where he wills.

March 3

Deuteronomy 11–13

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 11:1–13:18

Day 61 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Deuteronomy11:1–13:18 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 85

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Colossians 3:1–3

Paul teaches us to disregard the false teachers in our lives, those who would hold any religious thing, any material or earthly thing, over our heads.

March 2

Deuteronomy 8–10

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 8:1–10:22

Day 60 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Deuteronomy 8:1–10:22 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 84

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Colossians 2:11–13

We tend to consider the Sixth Commandment only in terms of sex. Yet, unfaithfulness to one’s spouse—whether human or divine—begins in the heart.

Suffering Fools

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 11:19–20

There have been and will always be those who would take advantage of your liberty in Christ, insisting you must do this and that to be saved.

The Cleansed Conscience

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Hebrews 9:13–14

One needs more than purification of the body in order to be at peace with God. The conscience must be cleansed by faith in the shed blood of Jesus.

March 1

Deuteronomy 5–7

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 5:1–7:26

Day 60 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Deuteronomy 5:1–7:26 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.