The Rock
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.
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Devotional Posted in March 2025
Faithful Dependence
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.
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Just Condemnation
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.
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Confess and Believe
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.
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Good for the Soul
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.
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Consider Him
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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.
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Faith over Feelings
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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.
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The Light of Men
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.
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A Thorn in the Flesh
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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.
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You Crucified Him
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.
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Holding Faith
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.
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Our Only Hope
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.
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Imitators of God
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.
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All Things
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.
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Another Son
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.
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Who Do You Trust?
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.
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East of Eden
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.
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Uncovenanted Mercy
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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.
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Unthwarted
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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.
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A Proper Response
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.
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The Blessed Dead
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.
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The Acceptable Time
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.
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The Office of Disgrace
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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.
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The Pious Pastor
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.
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All the More Reason
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.
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The Strong Man
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.
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Suffering Fools
Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
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.
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The Cleansed Conscience
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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.
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