The Sunday of the Transfiguration

OT: Exodus 24:1-18
OTA: 2 Kings 2:1-14
NT: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21
NTA: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7, 14-21
G: Matthew 17:1-13
GA: Luke 9:28-36
Ps: Psalm 4:1-8

The Sunday of the Transfiguration

February 7th

Collect of the Day:

O God, in the glorious transfiguration of Your beloved Son You confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of Moses and Elijah.  In the voice that came from the bright cloud You wonderfully foreshowed our adoption by grace.  Mercifully make us co-heirs with the King in His glory and bring us to the fullness of our inheritance in heaven; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Theme for the Week          Transfiguration

Verse of the Week:              Matthew 17:2

Daily Bible Reading List:

Mon:  Exodus 24:1-18         Tues:  Matthew 17:1-13      Wed:  Matthew 15:10-20

Thurs:            1 Corinthians 4:1-21          Fri:  1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Catechism Reading:

The Conclusion

For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory

forever and ever.*[1] Amen.

What does this mean?

This means that I should be certain that these petitions

are pleasing to our Father in heaven,

and are heard by Him;

for He Himself has commanded us to pray in this way

and has promised to hear us.

Amen, amen, means, "yes, yes, it shall be so."

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[1] These words were not originally in Luther's Small Catechism

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

OT: Deuteronomy 5:6-22
OTA: Deuteronomy 24:1-4
NT: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
NTA: 1 John 3:11-24
G: Matthew 5:21-48
GA: Matthew 10:34-39
Ps: Psalm 119:113-128

The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

January 31st

Collect of the Day:

Almighty God, by the working of Your Holy Spirit, grant that we may gladly hear Your Word proclaimed among us and follow its directing; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Theme for the Week          But I Tell YOU

Verse of the Week:              Matthew 5:22

Daily Bible Reading List:

Mon:  Deuteronomy 24:1-4            Tues:  Matthew 5:21-48      Wed:  Matthew 10:34-39

Thurs:            1 Corinthians 1:10-17       Fri:  Deuteronomy 5:6-22

Catechism Reading:

The Second Petition

Thy kingdom come.

What does this mean?

The kingdom of God certainly comes by itself without our prayer,

but we pray in this petition that it may come to us also.

How does God's kingdom come?

God's kingdom comes

when our heavenly Father gives us His Holy Spirit,

so that by His grace we believe His holy Word

and lead godly lives here in time and there in eternity.

The Third Petition

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

What does this mean?

The good and gracious will of God is done even without our prayer,

but we pray in this petition that it may be done among us also.

How is God's will done?

God's will is done

when he breaks and hinders every evil plan and purpose

of the devil, the world, and our sinful nature,

which do not want us to hallow God's name

or let His kingdom come;

and when He strengthens and keeps us firm in His Word and faith

until we die.

This is His good and gracious will.

Third Sunday after Epiphany

OT: Isaiah 60:1-7
OTA: Micah 4:1-5
NT: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
NTA: Philippians 2:12-18
G: Matthew 5:13-20
GA: John 16:4b-15
Ps: Psalm 119:97-112

The Third Sunday after Epiphany

January 24th

Collect of the Day:

Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and love, that, receiving what You have promised, we may love what You have commanded; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Theme for the Week          Light Shines before Others

Verse of the Week:              Matthew 5:16

Daily Bible Reading List:

Mon: Isaiah 60:1-7 Tues:  Micah 4:1-5   Wed:  Philippians 2:12-18

Thurs:            1 Corinthians 3:1-9            Fri:  Matthew 5:13-20

Catechism Reading:

The Introduction

Our Father who art in heaven.

What does this mean?

With these words God tenderly invites us to believe

that He is our true Father

and that we are His true children,

so that with all boldness and confidence we may ask Him

as dear children ask their dear father.

The First Petition

Hallowed be Thy name.

What does this mean?

God's name is certainly holy in itself,

but we pray in this petition that it may be kept holy among us also.

How is God's name kept holy?

God's name is kept holy

when the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity,

and we, as the children of God, also lead holy lives according to it.

Help us to do this, dear Father in heaven!

But anyone who teaches or lives contrary to God's Word

profanes the name of God among us.

Protect us from this, heavenly Father!

Second Sunday after Epiphany

OT: Exodus 18:13-27
OTA: 2 Kings 6:8-23
NT: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24
NTA: 1 Peter 2:13-25
G: Matthew 4:18-25
GA: Matthew 17:24-27

The Second Sunday after Epiphany

January 17th

Collect of the Day:

Lord Jesus, our Sabbath rest, You called the twelve apostles to go out into all the world to carry on Your proclamation of the Kingdom of God and Your miracles of release.  May Your Church with its apostolic foundation continue to announce the Good News that in You there is healing and forgiveness; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Theme for the Week          Fisher of Men

Verse of the Week:              Matthew 4:19

Daily Bible Reading List:

Mon:  1 Peter 2:13-25         Tues:  Matthew 4:18-25      Wed:  Exodus 18:13-27

Thurs:            1 Corinthians 7:17-24       Fri:  2 Kings 6:8-23

Catechism Reading:

The Third Article: Sanctification

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy Christian church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen.

What does this mean?

I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength

believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him;

but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel,

enlightened me with His gifts,

sanctified and kept me in the true faith.

In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies

the whole Christian church on earth,

and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.

In this Christian church He daily and richly forgives all my sins

and the sins of all believers.

On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead,

and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ.

This is most certainly true.