October 31
Luke 17–18
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Luke 17:1–18:43
Day 303 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Luke 17:1–18:43 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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Posts Posted in October 2025
Godly Pity
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Psalm 2:1–2
Don't take offense at people's rage against the Lord or his Church. Simply live your life in faith. Luther did the same. Even when those who called themselves Christians attacked, he commended them to God while he lived faithfully, proclaiming the eternal gospel.
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The Large Catechism – part 67
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Acts 5:41
If the apostles had promised to teach no longer about Jesus, but did so anyway, they would have taken the Lord’s name in vain. They would have lied in the name of God.
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October 30
Luke 14–16
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Luke 14:1–16:31
Day 302 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Luke 14:1–16:31 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Way of Faith
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Psalm 1:1–6
God leads us, not in the way of sense or reason, but in the way of faith alone, even of that faith that sees in darkness and beholds things that are invisible.
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The Large Catechism – part 66
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: John 3:5
The keeping of the commandments, so far as it depends upon us, begins with controlling the tongue. The Apostle James said that the tongue is a restless evil, so we must try to give it a rest.
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True Man and True God
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Matthew 22:41–46
"Christ was both David’s true natural son, of his blood and flesh, and also David’s Lord, whom David himself must worship and hold as God."
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The Large Catechism – part 65
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Judges 8:22–23
Conversely, when the First Commandment is not observed, the other commandments will be broken. See how quickly, even after Gideon says God will rule the people, they put their trust in an object.
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October 29
Luke 12–13
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Luke 12:1–13:35
Day 301 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Luke 12:1–13:35 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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Unity of the Church
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Romans 15:1–6
Christian unity resists sin and everything opposed to the religion of Christ, so the apostle enjoins us to be likeminded according to Christ Jesus.
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The Large Catechism – part 64
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Acts 3:16
It needs saying again, that a particular idol is always lurking nearby. We need to be aware of it so that we may give it a good kick behind us.
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October 28
Luke 10–11
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Luke 10:1–11:54
Day 300 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Luke 10:1–11:54 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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October 27
Luke 8–9
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Luke 8:1–9:62
Day 299 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Luke 8:1–9:62 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Sin of Ingratitude
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Proverbs 17:13–14
No sin is more abominable to human nature, and of none is human nature less tolerant than the sin of ingratitude, for returning love and friendship with hatred.
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The Large Catechism – part 63
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Acts 3:6
Look to the lowly apostles. None of them was high or mighty in the ways of the world. They were mostly fishermen, but because they put their trust in the Lord, God made them fishers of men.
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October 26
Luke 6–7
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Luke 6:1–7:50
Day 298 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Luke 6:1–7:50 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Large Catechism – part 62
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Judges 6:36–38
If you would trust anything in this life, trust that which has been from the beginning, that truth which continues to flow down to us today.
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The Evils of Ingratitude
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 1:3–9
"The devil takes no respite, but whenever the gospel is preached in its purity he mixes with the children of God and sows his tares."
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October 25
Luke 4–5
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Luke 4:1–5:43
Day 297 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Luke 4:1–5:43 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Large Catechism – part 61
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Acts 2:1–4
Gathering together, likely for prayer and the latest word from the apostles, those earliest disciples were probably considered fools by those in the streets of Jerusalem.
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The Unity of the Church
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:1–6
The unity of the Church does not consist in similarity of outward forms and customs but because it represents one plain, pure gospel doctrine.
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The Large Catechism – part 60
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Judges 4:14
Just as Joshua exhorted the Israelites to choose whom they would serve, Deborah pressed Barak to trust the one God, fearing him more than Jaban, the Canaanite king, and his commander Sisera, with all his troops.
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October 24
Luke 2–3
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Luke 2:1–3:38
Day 296 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Luke 2:1–3:38 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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Showing Faith
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Matthew 5:14–16
This earthly life is not for our own sake but instead, our lives and everything we do, must contribute to the honor and glory of Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Holding Fast in Faith
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Philippians 1:3–6
The apostle implores God that they may increase and persevere in faith. Such is the great value he places upon possessing and holding fast God’s Word.
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The Large Catechism – part 59
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Matthew 27:46
It may seem, at first, that God’s offer is not so friendly, for we see readily enough in the commandment, the threat of his wrath if we disobey. And how can we not disobey?
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October 23
Luke 1
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Luke 1:1–80
Day 295 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Luke 1:1–80 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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A Prosperity of Grace
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Psalm 1:1–6
Blessed are those persons who delight in God's Word, for they will prosper in the Lord's grace. Planted near this stream of truth, their spirits will grow in faith.
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The Large Catechism – part 58
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Romans 16:25–27
Because God is a loving Father who cares for those who believe in him, we owe it to him to esteem him above all else. Yet, even those who do not believe are obliged to honor him, simply because he is God.
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October 22
Mark 15–16
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Mark 15:1–16:20
Day 294 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Mark 15:1–16:20 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Large Catechism – part 57
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Joshua 24:23
Because God is a loving Father who cares for those who believe in him, we owe it to him to esteem him above all else. Yet, even those who do not believe are obliged to honor him, simply because he is God.
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October 21
Mark 14
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Mark 14:1–72
Day 293 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Mark 14:1–72 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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Freely Forgiven
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Matthew 18:23–27
The conscience knows its standing with God only through the merits of Christ Jesus. So long as we try to appease God, the conscience is troubled.
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The Large Catechism – part 56
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Joshua 10:3–5
The news had traveled throughout the land, how God had fought Israel’s battles. Country after country, and city after city were terrified of Israel’s approach. Still, the king of Jerusalem dared defy God’s will by asking four other kings to help him with their armies at their sides.
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Standing Firmly
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:10–13
It is dangerous to live heedlessly, for the devil is likely to take you by surprise. When you think you stand securely, he is ready to strike you down.
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October 20
Mark 12–13
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Mark 12:1–13:36
Day 292 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Mark 12:1–13:36 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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October 19
Mark 10–11
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Mark 10:1–11:33
Day 291 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Mark 10:1–11:33 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Large Catechism – part 55
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Joshua 8:32–35
First, let us deal with the common misconception that because my father or mother sinned, I and my children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren will pay for their transgression.
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He Promised
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Psalm 34:19–22
"God has promised me through his Son, and confirmed it through my baptism, that he who hears and sees the Son shall be delivered from sin and death."
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The Large Catechism – part 54
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Joshua 8:32–35
If you have ever watched someone incise a single letter into slate, you can imagine how long it took Joshua to engrave the whole law on the altar at Mt. Ebal.
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Enriched
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 1:4–9
"What Paul terms being enriched “in all utterance” ... is having the comfort of faith in Christ and of invocation and prayer ... the Word of God ... Baptism, the Lord’s Supper, the Commandments and the Creed."
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October 18
Mark 8–9
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Mark 8:1–9:50
Day 290 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Mark 8:1–9:50 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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October 17
Mark 6–7
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Mark 6:1–7:37
Day 289 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Mark 6:1–7:37 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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Renewed
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:17–25
"Since Christians, by the grace and Spirit of God, are now renewed in this image of God, they are so to live that soul and spirit are righteous and pleasing to God through faith in Christ..."
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The Large Catechism – part 53
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Joshua 8:1–2
We want it, and we want it now. Furthermore, we want what we want, not that which is given. This is a depiction of children, but when adults act that way, it is an indictment.
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The Large Catechism – part 52
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Joshua 7:13
Lest we lose sight of our theme, we are considering how all good gifts come from God. We do not take them; we receive them. Some of the Israelites snatched blessings from Jericho’s dead.
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The Old Man
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Luke 17:11–19
"True Christians so live that it is apparent from their lives that they keep God before their eyes and truly believe the gospel."
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October 16
Mark 4–5
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Mark 4:1–5:43
Day 288 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Mark 4:1–5:43 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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October 15
Mark 1–3
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Mark 1:1–3:35
Day 287 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Mark 1:1–3:35 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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One in Ten
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: Luke 17:11–19
We are sufficiently warned in the gospel to follow Christ, not the doctrines of men, so that no excuse will help us if we allow ourselves to be deceived.
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The Large Catechism – part 51
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Romans 12:12–13
Of course, the risk is that the First Commandment be turned into a business venture. If you just do this or that, it might be promoted, then God will give you whatever you desire.
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The Large Catechism – part 50
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Romans 12:3
One cannot think of himself any more highly than to think he is fit to do what only God can do. God helps us in our human weakness, comforts us in our consciences, and saves us, not only from our sins, but also to eternal life.
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October 14
Matthew 27–28
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Matthew 27:1–28:20
Day 286 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Matthew 26:1–75 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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Calling Jesus “Lord”
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1–3
All Christians may equally call Christ “Lord.” One may be assured he serves Christ if he can call him “Lord,” for only by the Holy Spirit is he enabled to do so.
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The Large Catechism – part 49
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Romans 11:36
All good is from God, as well as through him, and returning to him. He gets the credit: all the credit. I do not get the glory, nor do you. Government does not get the praise, nor its politicians.
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Knowledge of Sin
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: 1 John 1:5–9
There is no work or merit in the kingdom, but only the acknowledgment of all our misfortune, and the reception of the gospel upon which faith depends
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October 13
Matthew 26
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Matthew 26:1–75
Day 285 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Matthew 26:1–75 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Large Catechism – part 48
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Romans 11:19–20
There is no greater idol, no hollower false god, than self. When we puff ourselves up with religious pride, we should remember that only emptiness may be inflated
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October 12
Matthew 24–25
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Matthew 24:1–25:46
Day 284 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Matthew 24:1–25:46 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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Behold His Glory
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: John 17:24–26
"We are not only to be with him, but we are also to come to a clear, bright view of his glory. Here upon earth we have it and recognize it only by faith."
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The Large Catechism – part 47
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Romans 11:8–11
Minerva is the Roman counterpart to the modern idol of work and industry. There is nothing wrong with a day’s work or of being industrious.
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October 11
Matthew 22–23
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Matthew 22:1–23:39
Day 283 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Matthew 22:1–23:39 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Authority to Proclaim
Reading the Word with Luther
Series: Reading the Word with Luther
Scripture Text: John 20:19–23
All who have been baptized and who believe in Christ have the authority and power to forgive sins in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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The Large Catechism – part 46
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Romans 9:16
You may be certain that God will abandon the one who trusts in himself — to himself. If a person takes pleasure in his own striving, if he finds consolation in his devotion, if he is confident in anyone but God, he will discover himself undone.
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October 10
Matthew 20–21
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Matthew 20:1–21:46
Day 282 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Matthew 20:1–21:46 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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October 9
Matthew 18–19
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Matthew 18:1–19:30
Day 281 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Matthew 18:1–19:30 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Large Catechism – part 45
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Romans 8:32
We should, without any difficulty, be able to expect from God alone all good things, for he has given us the greatest gift already. He has provided for us forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life through his Son.
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The Large Catechism – part 44
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Romans 8:26–27
Where does your help come from; from whom should you expect any assistance? To place your hope and trust in anyone but God is idolatry.
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October 8
Matthew 15–17
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Matthew 15:1–17:27
Day 280 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Matthew 15:1–17:27 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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October 7
Matthew 13–14
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Matthew 13:1–14:36
Day 279 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Matthew 13:1–14:36 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Large Catechism – part 43
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Numbers 24:10–13
Balak is exasperated at the realization that he cannot have his own way. He tried three times to coerce Balaam to curse God’s people, yet God blessed them three times over.
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The Large Catechism – part 42
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Numbers 23:26
See how unhappy King Balak is, with his godless insecurities. He will only be happy if millions of Israelites are cursed. Balaam also seems less than pleased, if the New Testament commentary has anything to offer.
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October 6
Matthew 11–12
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Matthew 11:1–12:50
Day 278 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Matthew 11:1–12:50 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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October 5
Matthew 9–10
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Matthew 9:1–10:42
Day 277 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Matthew 9:1–10:42 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Large Catechism – part 41
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Numbers 23:7–8
What do you want: Balak’s fortunes, or God’s blessings? We get in trouble when we want more than we need, more than what God has promised to provide.
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October 4
Matthew 7–8
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Matthew 7:1–8:34
Day 276 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Matthew 7:1–8:34 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Large Catechism – part 40
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Numbers 22:31
The story of Balaam can be confusing. We might be tempted to take his side against God, unless we understand that God allows us to pursue those things we truly desire.
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October 3
Matthew 5–6
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Matthew 5:1–6:34
Day 275 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Matthew 5:1–6:34 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Large Catechism – part 39
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Romans 56-17
This is the whole point of the Catechism: to instill a standard of teaching to which our hearts may be conformed and confirmed. Then at all points in life...the Spirit may remind us that there is something—someone—at work within us.
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The Large Catechism – part 38
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Romans 5:20
The Catechism is meant to accomplish two things: expose our sins, and reveal God’s grace. These very things may be easily overlooked if we view Catechism as a class one takes to memorize a little booklet.
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October 2
Matthew 1–4
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Matthew 1:1–4:25
Day 274 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Matthew 1:1–4:25 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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October 1
Malachi
Series: Read the Bible in a Year
Scripture Text: Malachi 1:1–4:6
Day 273 of Read the Bible in a Year: Read Malachi 1:1–4:6 in your favorite translation, and solve today's Word Search and jigsaw from today's Scripture.
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The Large Catechism – part 37
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Romans 5:1–2
Have you ever tried to help your child with algebra homework? First, you have to learn it yourself. Second, you dare not help today but then, not help again until weeks later.
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