Posts Posted in May 2025

May 31

Esther 6–10

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Esther 6:1–10:3

Day 150 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Esther 6:1–10:3 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Importance of Sanity

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 1 Peter 4:7

It is not becoming of Christians to lead heathenish lives, as they have something nobler to do. They are to be occupied with the Word of God.

The Small Catechism – part 174

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Colossians 1:13–14

Where I come from, it is illegal for drivers to make a turn without signaling. You may receive a ticket for failing to turn on that blinker.

The Small Catechism – part 173

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 2 John 8–9

One may believe in Christ, a sort of historical or even biblical knowledge of him, but still, not believe on him. Believing in him may require nothing more than one would by believing in anyone or anything else.

One Divine Majesty

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Matthew 28:19–20

Those who would follow their reason in the things dealt with in the article of the Trinity, will reject the Word, and be defeated in their "wisdom."

May 30

Esther 1–5

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Esther 1:1–5:14

Day 149 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Esther 1:1–5:14 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 172

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 John 5:12

When we pray for our daily bread, we are only asking for what God has already promised. We confess this in the First Article of the Apostles’ Creed.

May 29

Nehemiah 12–13

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Nehemiah 12:1–13:31

Day 148 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Nehemiah 12:1–13:31 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Be Watchful

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 1 Peter 5:8

The primitive church would assemble daily for prayer, morning and evening, and also at certain other appointed hours, and frequently entire nights.

May 28

Nehemiah 10–11

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Nehemiah 10:1–11:36

Day 147 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Nehemiah 10:1–11:36 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 171

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Acts 6:1–4

From the early days of the church, there was concern for both spiritual and physical needs. When believers are hungry, the church must feed them. When they are thirsty, the church must provide them drink.

The Spirit's Work

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Acts 2:1–4

The Spirit, pouring into our hearts, makes us different beings, creatures who love and obey God. This is simply the manifestation of his work in the heart.

The Guide

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 16:13

The Holy Spirit has comes to enlighten your hearts, so that you will understand the truth, and will call to remembrance all things of Christ.

May 27

Nehemiah 8–9

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Nehemiah 8:1–9:38

Day 146 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Nehemiah 8:1–9:38 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 170

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Luke 1:20

It was the will of the Father that his Son, the perfect Lamb of God, be born, suffer and die, and be buried, raised, and ascended to glory.

The Freed Heart

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 14:1

May the Holy Spirit working through the Word convince you that the Father would have your heart free, at peace with him through faith in his Son.

The Small Catechism – part 169

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Revelation 5:12

It was the will of the Father that his Son, the perfect Lamb of God, be born, suffer and die, and be buried, raised, and ascended to glory.

May 26

Nehemiah 7

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Nehemiah 7:1–73

Day 145 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Nehemiah 7:1–73 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

May 25

Nehemiah 4–6

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Nehemiah 4:1–6:19

Day 144 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Nehemiah 4:1–6:19 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

This World Is Not Our Home

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Series: Lectio Concordia

Faith is rewarded and is itself a reward in this life.

The Schoolmaster

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 14:25–26

Church is where it happens. What happens there but God's Spirit working through the read and preached Word? We avoid the assembly at our peril.

The Small Catechism – part 168

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Revelation 4:11

We were created as temporal beings; we exist within time. Therefore, we must learn patience. Patience is a virtue because it is so necessary and because it is God’s will.

This World Is Not Our Home

Saturday before the Sixth Sunday of Easter

Series: Lectio Concordia

Faith is rewarded in this life, not just in the life to come.

May 24

Nehemiah 1–3

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Nehemiah 1:1–3:32

Day 143 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Nehemiah 1:1–3:32 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 167

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Revelation 4:1

We have seen the open door of the gospel but here is a door opened to heaven, so that John may see into the realm of the divine and be assured that God’s will is being done on earth.

The House Companion

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 3:16

We are loved of God through Christ Jesus and enjoy his favor and grace, but also have the great promises of the Lord himself dwelling completely in us.

This World Is Not Our Home

Friday before the Sixth Sunday of Easter

Series: Lectio Concordia

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.

The Small Catechism – part 166

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Revelation 3:15–18

It is God’s will that we find our satisfaction in him. When we are content with our deeds and religious devotion, we may feel satisfied but our attitude is bile in the throat of the Almighty. Tepid religiosity is a faith killer.

May 23

Ezra 8–10

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Ezra 8:1–10:44

Day 142 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Ezra 8:1–10:44 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Where God Dwells

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 14:23

Christ binds the church to his Word and dwells in the midst of those who gather for the teaching and preaching of it, and live under its rule.

May 22

Ezra 4–7

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Ezra 4:1–7:28

Day 141 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Ezra 4:1–7:28 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Do Not Despair

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 14:18

Do not judge things according to feelings but keep to the Word and the comfort of preaching which the Holy Spirit gives to distressed consciences.

The Small Catechism – part 165

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Revelation 3:8

Who can shut the open door of the Gospel’s invitation to faith in Christ? It is God’s will that we are strengthened to keep the faith, to remain steadfast in his Word.

This World Is Not Our Home

Thursday before the Sixth Sunday of Easter

Series: Lectio Concordia

Watch yourselves!

May 21

Ezra 1–3

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: Ezra 1:1–3:13

Day 140 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Ezra 1:1–3:13 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 164

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Revelation 2:25–29

What does love desire? A large, fine house? A car with a big red bow atop it on Christmas morning? Diamonds? Dinner and a movie every week? Each is more absurd than the next.

Teaching Our Hearts to Believe

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 15:26

The office of the Holy Spirit is, namely, to invest the treasure — Christ and all he has, to enfold him in your heart so that Christ Jesus may be your own.

This World Is Not Our Home

Wednesday before the Sixth Sunday of Easter

Series: Lectio Concordia

God doesn't need your help but your neighbor does.

This World Is Not Our Home

Tuesday before the Sixth Sunday of Easter

Series: Lectio Concordia

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!

May 20

2 Chronicles 35–36

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 2 Chronicles 35:1–36:23

Day 139 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 2 Chronicles 35:1–36:23 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The True Church of Christ

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 16:1–3

The Church is not known by the name on the sign or external appearance but those who have real knowledge of Christ in his Word and promises.

Suffering

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 16:20

Why does God permit his own to suffer? In order to subdue the free will, that we should accustom ourselves to build alone upon Christ.

May 19

2 Chronicles 32–34

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 2 Chronicles 32:1–34:33

Day 138 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 2 Chronicles 32:1–34:33 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

This World Is Not Our Home

Monday before the Sixth Sunday of Easter

Series: Lectio Concordia

We're just visiting this planet.

The Small Catechism – part 162

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Revelation 2:4–5

The fear, love, and trust of God both bids us do his will and gives us the power to do so. And what is God’s greatest command than that we love him above all others, and our neighbors as ourselves?

The Implanted Word

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: James 1:21

"Take heed to accept in purity and to maintain with patience the Word so graciously and richly given you by God without effort or merit on your part."

May 18

2 Chronicles 28–31

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 2 Chronicles 28:1–31:21

Day 137 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 2 Chronicles 28:1–31:21 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 161

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Revelation 1:9–11

Being a citizen of the Father’s kingdom does not exempt us from trials and distress while we still have a foot in this world. John was imprisoned on Patmos; each of us may have our own exiles.

The Small Catechism – part 160

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Revelation 1:5–6

We have no beasts to sacrifice, yet we are priests to our God. We have no temple where the people come to our services, for we are all priests to our God. We have no special, ornate garments, as in baptism we have been clothed in Christ.

The Spirit of a Lifetime

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Genesis 6:3

The Lord suffers a lifetime with us, giving us the opportunity to repent and believe in his Savior. But he will suffer no longer than a limited lifetime.

May 17

2 Chronicles 25–27

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 2 Chronicles 25:1–27:9

Day 136 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 2 Chronicles 25:1–27:9 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Witness

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 1 John 5:7

May you hear the Word of God and believe because the Spirit has born witness with your spirit that this word comes from God, and is for you.

The Small Catechism – part 159

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Jude 3–4

Our faith, which leads to salvation, is held or observed in common. What is our common faith if not summarized in this word: that Jesus delivered us from bondage?

May 16

2 Chronicles 21–24

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 2 Chronicles 21:1–24:27

Day 135 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 2 Chronicles 21:1–24:27 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Asking Properly

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 16:23

May you know the will of the Father so that you may ask rightly in the Son's name, knowing that you receive for Christ's sake, not by your own merit.

The Small Catechism – part 158

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 2 Peter 3:11–13

The future is unknown, so I better put more money in my retirement fund. I would have less anxiety if I could just get a better paying job. Can the government do more for me?

May 15

2 Chronicles 18–20

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 2 Chronicles 18:1–20:37

Day 134 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 2 Chronicles 18:1–20:37 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Offense of the Gospel

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 16:2

The gospel is a teaching that gives the world nothing but offense — a thing unworthy to be heard or tolerated because it is not worldly, but spiritual.

The Small Catechism – part 157

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Psalm 20:7

The future is unknown, so I better put more money in my retirement fund. I would have less anxiety if I could just get a better paying job. Can the government do more for me?

May 14

2 Chronicles 13–17

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 2 Chronicles 13:1–17:19

Day 132 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 2 Chronicles 13:1–17:19 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

May 13

2 Chronicles 9–12

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 2 Chronicles 9:1–12:16

Day 132 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 2 Chronicles 9:1–12:16 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Sign of a Christian

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Mark 16:17–18

The great and powerful work of all true Christians is, by God’s grace, to keep the faith so that they may have a clear conscience and peace before God.

The Small Catechism – part 156

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Matthew 21:21–22

Everything belongs to the Father, and in him all creation holds together. Is he then, unable to grant your prayers? Indeed, there is a so-called power that holds back the hand of God.

The Small Catechism – part 155

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 2 Peter 1:1–2

Consider your worth. Your own merit, that which is yours through your own deeds and religious devotion, is of course, relatively worthless. This does not give you any standing with God.

The Mission of Faith

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Mark 16:15

Those who would believe and preach the gospel, must cast aside all works supposed to make one just and holy , and allow nothing to remain but faith.

May 12

2 Chronicles 6–8

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 2 Chronicles 6:1–8:18

Day 131 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 2 Chronicles 6:1–8:18 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Knowing Christ

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 2 Peter 3:18

Christ as a gift makes you a Christian and nourishes your faith, but Christ as an example moves your faith to do good works for your neighbor.

May 11

2 Chronicles 2–5

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 2 Chronicles 2:1–5:14

Day 130 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 2 Chronicles 2:1–5:14 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 154

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Zechariah 14:5–7

On the last day, the Lord will return. These lengthening days of darkness will be no more, for the Lamb will be our light. We will have no concern for the heat of day, or cold, nor any interest in weather at all.

Two Kingdoms

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Romans 13:1–2

In the gospel is an entirely different, a spiritual government, that exists alone in the Word, by which sinners are convicted and Christ proclaimed.

May 10

1 Chronicles 28 – 2 Chronicles 1

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 2 Chronicles 1:17

Day 129 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 2 Chronicles 1:17 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 153

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:15–18

Oh, the wonder of faith in Jesus Christ! It is faith in God that makes a saint, and saints make the church, which has the Lord Jesus Christ as her Head.

The Small Catechism – part 152

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:7

Within the communion of the Christian church there is the true faith that receives the free gift of Christ Jesus. There, in that Body, the Head forgives; and he forgives abundantly, as there is full redemption in his blood.

Hidden Strength

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Romans 14:1

Christ hung upon the cross that we might learn how deeply strength lies hidden under weakness, and learn to know his strength in our weakness.

May 9

1 Chronicles 25–27

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 25:1–27:34

Day 128 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Chronicles 25:1–27:34 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Christians by Birth

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: James 1:18

We are joint heirs with Christ by believing on the same Lord Jesus Christ alone and the promises of his word and the Father's grace are ours.

May 8

1 Chronicles 22–24

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 22:1–24:31

Day 127 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Chronicles 22:1–24:31 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

VBS: Mary, Martha, and Many Faithful Women

June 20–22, 2025

Download Registration Form June 20–22, Friday, Saturday & Sunday of games, singing, crafts, Bible teaching, snacks, and lunches Friday, 5:30 registration, then 6 to 8 Saturday, 9:30am registration, then 10am to 3pm, includes lunch Sunday, 10:30am–3pm with Noon lunch. Concludes with family ice cream social from 3 to 4. Kids will be singing and reciting memory verses at the ice cream social. Here's a list of all our local Lutheran Vacation Bible Schools • June 8–12, Organ Lutheran Church, Salisbury: True North–Trusting Jesus in a Wild World. Meal at 5:30pm in the Fellowship ...

The Small Catechism – part 151

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Luke 18:35–43

We may think of this calling of the Spirit as a solitary affair, as though the Spirit says, “You there, come and follow Christ.” And so he does call each one of us, but we follow Christ together.

Resurrection Blessings

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: James 1:17

Cling to the great and glorious gifts of the resurrection: the gospel, holy Baptism, the power of the Holy Spirit, and comfort in all adversity.

May 7

1 Chronicles 18–21

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 18:1–21:30

Day 126 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Chronicles 18:1–21:30 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 150

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Luke 18:18–22

Jesus still calls. He beckons us to come to him from out of the darkness. Jesus calls us from the darkness of dependence upon anything but himself.

May 6

1 Chronicles 15–17

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 15:1–17:27

Day 125 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Chronicles 15:1–17:27 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Clinging Faith

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: 1 John 5:4

When despairing, our works must immediately sink out of sight, leaving no help or victory except the faith that clings to the word of Christ the Lord.

The Small Catechism – part 149

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Psalm 107:28–30

If you have ever been on a boat in a bad storm, you know the helplessness of the situation. The closest many of us have come to this nautical nightmare is driving down an Interstate highway when a blinding rainstorm seems to come out of nowhere.

The Small Catechism – part 148

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Psalm 105:1–5

Do not give up hope about the church. God’s Spirit is still calling, gathering, enlightening, and sanctifying his people. In doing so, he unites the whole Christian church on earth with Christ.

Election

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Romans 11:33

It is not for human beings to say what is right or wrong, whether an act or ruling is divine, for that is left to God alone who elects those who believe.

May 5

1 Chronicles 12–14

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 12:1–14:17

Day 124 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Chronicles 12:1–14:17 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

Pure Grace and Mercy

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Romans 11:33–36

Out of pure grace and mercy, God elects, as beneficiaries of his goodness, the poor, and wretched, and unworthy, who acknowledge themselves guilty.

The Small Catechism – part 147

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Revelation 8:1–5

Frightful things are looming. Judgment is coming. “But rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Though God’s judgment on each person is approaching, there is hope for those who believe in Christ.

May 4

1 Chronicles 9–11

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 9:1–11:47

Day 123 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Chronicles 9:1–11:47 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

May 3

1 Chronicles 7–8

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 7:1–8:40

Day 122 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Chronicles 7:1–8:40 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 146

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Revelation 7:13–14

The Holy Spirit sanctifies me; I do not sanctify myself. He consecrates me by giving me what I need for what he expects of me, and by forgiving me every moment of the day for my various sins...

The Poor Man

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Ecclesiastes 9:15

We are to remember the poor, as the apostles urged, but there is another poor Man whom the whole world would forget, while Christians remember.

May 2

1 Chronicles 6

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 6:1–81

Day 121 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Chronicles 6:1–81 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 145

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Matthew 16:16–17

I do not believe in God by way of my reason, decision, determination, or strength. I come to God through God. It would be quite impossible to come to God by way of my own understanding.

The Shepherd Calls

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: John 10:11

Christ's kingdom abounds in grace and mercy for he is a comforting, friendly shepherd, who tenderly invites, and all people to come to him.

Sure Hope

Reading the Word with Luther

Series: Reading the Word with Luther

Scripture Text: Galatians 3:24

If you believe that Christ died to save you from all evil, and hold fast to that word, you will find it so certain and sure that no creature can overthrow it.

May 1

1 Chronicles 3–5

Series: Read the Bible in a Year

Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 3:1-5:26

Day 120 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read 1 Chronicles 3:1-5:26 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.

The Small Catechism – part 144

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: John 10:28

Jesus made a promise to all people that he would give eternal life to whomever would believe in him. We who confess the Apostles’ Creed believe in Christ Jesus.