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Readings* Psalm 51 * 1 Samuel 26:1–25 * 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:82–88

Readings* Psalm 14 * Psalm 53 * 1 Samuel 25:23–44 * 1 Corinthians 4:1–21 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:74–81 CommemorationToday we commemorate Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. Most likely born in Spain, Lawrence eventually made his way to Rome and became chief of the seven deacons of the Church. Having control over Church property and finances, Lawrence was called before the Roman emperor, who believed the Church possessed valuable items that could be confiscated, and commanded to produce the “treasures of the Church”. In response, Lawrence brought before the emperor the poor who had benefited from Christian charity. The emperor jailed Lawerence and eventually ordered him executed — by gridiron.

Readings* Psalm 94 * 1 Samuel 25:1–22 * 1 Corinthians 3:1–23 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:68–73

Readings* Psalm 62 * 1 Samuel 24:1–22 * 1 Corinthians 1:26—2:16 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:62–67

Readings* Psalm 144 * 1 Samuel 20:24–42 * 1 Corinthians 1:1–25 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:58–61

Readings* Psalm 92 * 1 Samuel 20:1–23 * Acts 28:16–31 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:51–57

Readings* Psalm 21 * 1 Samuel 19:1–24 * Acts 28:1–15 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:45–50

Readings* Psalm 56 * 1 Samuel 18:10–30 * Acts 27:27–44 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:38–44

Readings* Psalm 68 * 1 Samuel 17:48—18:9 * Acts 27:9–26 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:26–37 CommemorationToday we commemorate Joanna, Mary, and Salome, the three faithful women who visited Christ’s tomb early on the morning of the first Easter. These women bore myrrh and others items to dress the body of Christ, but instead found the tomb empty, Christ having risen. These women serve as examples of humble service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Readings* Psalm 71 * Psalm 98 * 1 Samuel 17:20–47 * Acts 26:24—27:8 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:15–25

Readings* Psalm 70 * Psalm 75 * 1 Samuel 17:1–19 * Acts 26:1–23 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:9–14

Readings* Psalm 80 * 1 Samuel 16:1–23 * Acts 25:13–27 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:1–8 CommemorationToday we commemorate Joseph of Arimathea. A wealthy man from the village of Arimathea, Joseph owned an unused tomb in the vicinity of Golgotha, where Christ was crucified. A devout man, and member of the Sanhedrin, Joseph was eagerly awaiting the Kingdom of God. In contrast to many who fled for fear of the Jews, Joseph went to Pilate and requested the body of Christ, and, together with Nicodemus, placed the body in the tomb.

Readings* Psalm 50 * Psalm 130 * 1 Samuel 15:10–35 * Acts 24:24—25:12 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession IV:115–121 CommemorationToday we commemorate Robert Barnes, Confessor and Martyr. Born in England in the late 1400s, Robert Barnes studied theology and eventually became a prior of the Augustinian monastery at Cambridge. Exiled to Germany, partly for distributing Bibles in English and for having converted to Lutheranism, Dr. Barnes would meet Martin Luther in Wittenberg, and the two would become friends. Upon his return to England, Dr. Barnes would share his Lutheran faith with King Henry VIII, who was initially receptive. However, changing political and ecclesiastical winds in England would eventually spell Dr. Barnes’ downfall. On 30 July 1540, Robert Barnes was burned at the stake on a charge of heresy, becoming one of the first Lutheran martyrs. Luther would later publish Barnes’ confession of faith, noting of Barnes that he was “[a] good, pious dinner guest and houseguest … [a] holy martyr, St. Robert Barnes.”

Readings* Psalm 119:41–48 * Psalm 13 * 1 Samuel 14:47—15:9 * Acts 24:1–23 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession IV:107–114 CommemorationToday we commemorate Mary, Martha, and Lazarus of Bethany, whose faith is recorded in the Gospels. When Lazarus died, Jesus raised him from the dead and spoke to Martha, Lazarus’s sister: “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die.” Later, shortly before Jesus was crucified, Mary anointed His feet with oil and wiped them with her hair — unknowingly readying Christ for burial.

Readings* Psalm 59 * Psalm 57 * 1 Samuel 13:1–18 * Acts 23:12–35 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession IV:98–106

Readings* Psalm 119:17–24 * Psalm 141 * 1 Samuel 12:1–25 * Acts 22:30—23:11 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession IV:88–97

Readings* Psalm 69 * Psalm 70 * 1 Samuel 10:1–27 * Acts 22:17–29 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession IV:86–87

Readings Psalm 63 * Psalm 149 * 1 Samuel 9:1–27 * Acts 21:37—22:16 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession IV:75–85 FestivalToday we celebrate the Festival of St. James the Elder, Apostle*. St. James, and his brother St. John, sons of Zebedee, were fishermen on the Sea of Galilee. Together with St. Peter and his brother St. Andrew, James and John were called to be disciples of Christ. Along with Peter and John, James formed a sort of ‘inner circle’ amongst the Twelve. In Acts, it is recorded that James was beheaded by Herod Agrippa I, thus making James the first among the Twelve to die a martyr.

Readings* Psalm 24 * 1 Samuel 8:1–22 * Acts 21:15–36 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession IV:61–74

Readings* Psalm 119:113–120 * Psalm 141 * 1 Samuel 6:19—7:17 * Acts 19:1–22 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession IV:48–60

Readings* Psalm 137 * Psalm 56 * 1 Samuel 5:1—6:16 * Acts 18:1–28 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession IV:36–47 CommemorationToday we commemorate St. Mary Magdalene. Present at the crucifixion, Mary Magdalene had become a follower of Jesus when He cast out seven demons from her. She was also the first to see Jesus alive again after the crucifixion. The Church has long identified her with the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with oil.

Readings* Psalm 106 * 1 Samuel 4:1–22 * Acts 16:23–40 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession IV:22–35

Readings* Psalm 119:57–64 * Psalm 115 * 1 Samuel 3:1–21 * Acts 16:1–22 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession IV:12–21 CommemorationToday we commemorate Elijah. Prophet to the Northern Kingdom of Israel, largely during the reign of Ahab, Elijah condemned the Baal worship that had been promoted by Ahab’s wife, Jezebel. Through Elijah, God performed many miracles, demonstrating both Elijah’s status as a true prophet and the truth of Elijah’s message condemning Israel’s idolatry. At the end of his earthly life, Elijah was taken up to Heaven in a fiery chariot.

Readings* Psalm 82 * Psalm 136 * 1 Samuel 2:18–36 * Acts 15:22–41 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession III, IV:1–11

Readings* Psalm 20 * Psalm 131 * 1 Samuel 1:21—2:17 * Galatians 6:1–18 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession II:35–51

Readings* Psalm 92 * 1 Samuel 1:1–20 * Galatians 5:1–26 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession II:23–34

Readings* Psalm 21 * Judges 16:4–30 * Galatians 4:12–31 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession II:5–22 CommemorationToday we commemorate Ruth. A native of Moab, and therefore not a natural descendant of Abraham, Ruth is the subject of the biblical book that bears her name and a study in God’s grace. During a famine in Israel, Elimelech and Naomi of Bethlehem moved to Moab with their two sons; the sons married Moabite women and then a decade or so later died, leaving the women as widows. Naomi told her daughters-in-law to return to their people, but Ruth refused, stating: “Where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.” After arriving in Bethlehem, Boaz, a relative of Naomi, agreed to marry Ruth and become her ‘redeemer’. Ruth gave birth to Obed, grandfather of Kind David, making Ruth great-grandmother to one of OT Israel’s most famous kings and an ancestress of Christ.

Readings* Psalm 33 * Psalm 27 * Judges 15:1—16:3 * Galatians 3:23—4:11 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession I, II:1–4

Readings* Psalm 119:1–8 * Psalm 1 * Judges 14:1–20 * Galatians 3:1–22 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Introduction: 1–19

Readings* Psalm 71 * Judges 13:1–25 * Galatians 2:1–21 * Augsburg Confession, Conclusion

Readings* Psalm 118 * Psalm 108 * Judges 7:1–23 * Galatians 1:1–24 * Augsburg Confession XXVIII:61–78

Readings* Psalm 5 * Judges 6:25–40 * Acts 15:6–21 * Augsburg Confession XXVIII:43–60

Readings* Psalm 125 * Psalm 7 * Judges 6:1–24 * Acts 14:19—15:5 * Augsburg Confession XXVIII:30–42

Readings* Psalm 138 * Psalm 86 * Judges 4:1–24 * Acts 14:1–18 * Augsburg Confession XXVIII:19–29

Readings* Psalm 16 * Psalm 139 * Judges 3:7–31 * Acts 13:42–52 * Augsburg Confession XXVIII:1–18

Readings* Psalm 2 * Psalm 78 * Judges 2:6–23 * Acts 13:13–41 * Augsburg Confession XXVII:44–62

Readings* Psalm 100 * Psalm 5 * Joshua 24:1–31 * Acts 13:1–12 * Augsburg Confession XXVII:24–43 CommemorationToday we commemorate Isaiah. Isaiah, son of Amos, numbers amongst the greatest of the Old Testament prophets, and is quoted more than any other in the New Testament. A contemporary of Amos, Hosea, and Micah, Isaiah prophesied to the people of Judah between about 740 and 700 BC. No Old Testament prophet more clearly prophesied about the coming of the Christ and His Kingdom. In the words of John, Isaiah ‘saw Jesus’ glory and spoke of Him’.

Readings* Psalm 68 * Psalm 149 * Joshua 23:1–16 * Acts 12:1–25 * Augsburg Confession XXVII:1–23

Readings* Psalm 50 * Psalm 113 * Joshua 10:1–25 * Acts 11:19–30 * Augsburg Confession XXVI:21–45

Readings* Psalm 84 * Psalm 45 * Joshua 8:1–28 * Acts 11:1–18 * Augsburg Confession XXVI:1–20

Readings* Psalm 51 * Psalm 60 * Joshua 7:1–26 * Acts 10:34–48 * Augsburg Confession XXV

Readings* Psalm 47 * Psalm 75 * Joshua 6:6–27 * Acts 10:18–33 * Augsburg Confession XXIV:21–41

Readings* Psalm 114 * Psalm 144 * Joshua 5:1—6:5 * Acts 10:1–17 * Augsburg Confession XXIV:1–20

Readings* Psalm 103 * Joshua 4:1–24 * Acts 9:23–43 * Augsburg Confession XXIII CommemorationToday we celebrate the Festival of St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles. Early Christian tradition holds that Ss. Peter and Paul were martyred on the same day in Rome under the persecution of Nero. In addition to their joint commemoration on June 29th (a festival the Church has observed since the third century or so), Ss. Peter and Paul are also commemorated separately in the calendar — St. Peter on the 18th of January for his confession of Christ and St. Paul on the 25th of January for his conversion. Both Peter and Paul are held up in Scripture as examples of men who, although flawed, became staunch defenders of and evangelists for the faith.

Readings* Psalm 89 * Psalm 97 * Joshua 3:1–17 * Acts 9:1–22 * Augsburg Confession XXII

Readings Psalm 51 * Joshua 2:1–24 * Acts 8:26–40 * Augsburg Confession XXI CommemorationToday we commemorate Cyril of Alexandria, Pastor and Confessor*. Cyril became Archbishop of Alexandria in AD 412. A true defender of the faith and orthodoxy, Cyril produced a number of writings dealing with various theological matters. Cyril’s Christology had a significant impact on later theologians. Additionally, Cyril defended the truth that it is proper to call Mary the “Mother of God” or Theotokos, the ‘God-bearer’.

Readings* Psalm 31 * Joshua 1:1–18 * Acts 8:1–25 * Augsburg Confession XX:19–40 CommemorationToday we commemorate Jeremiah. Prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah, Jeremiah predicted, witnessed, and lived through the Babylonian siege and destruction of Jerusalem. Through a lifetime of prophetic work, Jeremiah communicated God’s anger toward His rebellious people and often suffered at the hands of his countrymen. Although his death is unrecorded, it is believed that Jeremiah died in Egypt, after having been forcibly transported there.

Readings* Psalm 119:41–48 * Psalm 73 * Proverbs 31:10–31 * John 21:1–25 * Augsburg Confession XX:1–18 CommemorationToday we commemorate the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession. Presented to the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at Augsburg, Germany, on 25 June 1530, the Augsburg Confession presents the theology of the Lutheran Church and of the Reformation. At the heart of the Confession is justification by grace alone through faith alone for the sake of Christ alone — presented primarily in Article IV, often called the ‘article on which the Church stands or falls’. Through the Augsburg Confession, the Lutheran Reformers began the arduous task of removing the corruption that had crept into the Church over centuries and restoring to its rightful place the true core of Christianity: Justificatio Sola Gratia Sola Fide Solo Christo — justification by grace alone through faith alone by and through Christ alone.

Readings* Psalm 85 * Proverbs 30:1–33 * John 20:19–31 * Augsburg Confession XVII–XIX FeastToday we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. The birth of St. John the Baptist was announced, by an angel, to his father, Zechariah. Initially unbelieving, Zechariah was struck mute until his son was born, but then proclaimed a hymn of praise, the Benedictus — which traditionally serves as the Gospel Canticle in the Church’s Service of Morning Prayer. John’s life is known from all four of the Gospels. Preaching and baptizing in the wilderness near the Jordan River, John prepared the way for the Christ. Upon seeing Jesus, John announced to the crowds: “Behold, the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world!” Martyred by the Herodians, whose immoral lifestyle he denounced, John is remembered for his preaching which pointed to the coming Christ, the Lamb Who takes away the sins of the world.

Readings* Psalm 139 * Psalm 16 * Proverbs 27:1–24 * John 20:1–18 * Augsburg Confession XIV–XVI

Readings* Psalm 22 * Proverbs 25:1–22 * John 19:23–42 * Augsburg Confession XII–XIII

Readings* Psalm 22 * Psalm 21 * Proverbs 24:1–22 * John 19:1–22 * Augsburg Confession IX–XI

Readings* Psalm 45 * Proverbs 22:22—23:12 * John 18:15–40 * Augsburg Confession VII–VIII

Readings* Psalm 31 * Psalm 102 * Proverbs 22:1–21 * John 18:1–14 * Augsburg Confession V–VI

Readings* Psalm 86 * Proverbs 20:1–25 * John 17:1–26 * Augsburg Confession III–IV

Readings* Psalm 107 * Proverbs 17:1–28 * John 16:17–33 * Augsburg Confession I–II

Readings* Psalm 147 * Proverbs 16:1–24 * John 16:1–16 * Augsburg Confession, Preface:12–24

Readings* Psalm 51 * Psalm 10 * Proverbs 15:1–29 * John 15:12–27 * Augsburg Confession, Preface:1–11

Readings* Psalm 66 * Proverbs 14:1–27 * John 15:1–11 * Small Catechism, Table of Duties II of II CommemorationToday we commemorate Elisha. Son of Shaphat from the tribe of Issachar, Elisha was the prophet of God to the Northern Kingdom of Israel for decades. A vocal opponent of Baal worship, Elisha, unlike his predecessor and mentor, Elijah, played an active role in political affairs. In the course of his ministry, Elisha performed many miracles, confirming his status as a prophet sent by God.

Readings* Psalm 68 * Psalm 85 * Proverbs 13:1–25 * John 14:18–31 * Small Catechism, Table of Duties I of II

Readings* Psalm 37 * Psalm 101 * Proverbs 10:1–23 * John 14:1–17 * Small Catechism, Morning and Evening Prayer and Asking a Blessing and Returning Thanks CommemorationToday we commemorate the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. Convoked in AD 325 by Roman Emperor Constantine, the Council of Nicaea ruled against the Arians, who taught that Jesus was not the eternal Son of God, but was a created being. The chief opponents of the Arians were Alexander, Bishop of Alexandria, and Athanasius, deacon to Alexander. It was at this council that an early version of the Nicene Creed was adopted — the full version being adopted in its entirety at the Council of Constantinople in AD 381.

Readings* Psalm 111 * Psalm 115 * Deuteronomy 11:26—12:12 * Matthew 12:22–37 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession XX:86–92

Readings* Psalm 119:97–104 * Psalm 146 * Deuteronomy 11:1–25 * Matthew 12:1–21 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession XX:78–85

Readings* Psalm 23 * Psalm 114 * Deuteronomy 9:23—10:22 * Matthew 11:20–30 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession XVIII:67–76, XIX:77 CommemorationToday we commemorate Philip the Deacon. One of the seven men appointed to help the Apostles handle the work of the rapidly expanding Early Church by overseeing the distribution of food to the poor, Philip would go on to work as an evangelist in Samaria. Pursuant to the word of God brought to him by an angel, Philip encountered an Ethiopian eunuch, an official in the court of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, on the road that goes south from Jerusalem to Gaza. In preaching the Good News to this man (and baptizing him), Philip became indirectly responsible for transmitting the Gospel to the continent of Africa.

Readings* Psalm 106 * Deuteronomy 9:1–22 * Matthew 11:1–19 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession XVI:61–65, XVII:66

Readings* Psalm 103 * Deuteronomy 8:1–20 * Matthew 10:24–42 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession XVI:53–60 CommemorationToday we commemorate Abraham. Selected from among the nations and called by God to become the father of a great nation, Abraham left his home and all that he had ever known, at the age of seventy-five, and moved to the land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and to his descendants (a promise fulfilled under the reign of Israel’s monarchs). At the age of one hundred, Abraham had Isaac with his wife Sarah — a miraculous birth according to the promise from God. Demonstrating his obedience to and trust in God in his willingness to sacrifice Isaac (a sacrifice God stopped by speaking from Heaven and providing a ram), Abraham is commended for his trusting faith in God and His promises. Through the Seed of Abraham, that is Jesus Christ, all nations have been blessed.

Readings* Psalm 126 * Psalm 141 * Deuteronomy 7:1–19 * Matthew 10:1–23 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession XV:45–52

Readings Psalm 121 * Psalm 131 * Deuteronomy 6:10–25 * Matthew 9:18–38 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession XV:31–44 CommemorationToday we commemorate Heinrich Melchior Mühlenberg, Pastor*. Born in Einbeck, Germany, in 1711, Mühlenberg moved to the American colonies in 1742. Helping to found many Lutheran congregations through tireless travel, Mühlenberg would become the guiding force behind the formation of the first Lutheran Synod in North America — the Ministerium of Pennsylvania. Remembered as a church leader, liturgist, and pastor, when Mühlenberg died in 1787, he left behind not only a large extended family, but also a lasting heritage: American Lutheranism.

Readings* Psalm 91 * Psalm 97 * Deuteronomy 5:22—6:9 * Matthew 9:1–17 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession XV:22–30

Readings* Psalm 86 * Deuteronomy 5:1–21 * Matthew 8:18–34 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession XV:13–21

Readings* Psalm 80 * Deuteronomy 4:21–40 * Matthew 8:1–17 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession XV:1–12

Psalm 119:9–16 Psalm 125 Deuteronomy 4:1–20 Matthew 7:13–29 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIV:24–28

Psalm 3 Psalm 2 Deuteronomy 3:1–29 Matthew 7:1–12 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIII:14–23

Psalm 130 Psalm 51 Deuteronomy 2:16–37 Matthew 6:16–34 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIII:1–13

Psalm 119:161–168 Psalm 63 Deuteronomy 1:37—2:15 Matthew 6:1–15 Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIB:77–81

Psalm 19 Psalm 34 Deuteronomy 1:19–36 Matthew 5:21–48 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:67–76

Psalm 145 Deuteronomy 1:1–18 Matthew 5:1–20* Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:58–66

Psalm 91 Malachi 3:6—4:6 Matthew 4:12–25* Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:51–57

Psalm 16 Psalm 32 Malachi 2:1—3:5 Matthew 4:1–11 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:43–50

Psalm 51 Psalm 12 Malachi 1:1–14 Matthew 3:1–17 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:34–42

Psalm 123 Psalm 99 Nehemiah 9:22–38 1 Timothy 6:3–21 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:25–33

Psalm 51 Psalm 12 Nehemiah 9:1–21 1 Timothy 5:17—6:2 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:16–24

Psalm 133 Psalm 119:97–104 Nehemiah 7:1–4; 8:1–18 1 Timothy 5:1–16 Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIB:1–14

Psalm 55 Psalm 119:89–96 Nehemiah 5:1–16; 6:1–16 1 Timothy 4:1–16 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIA:83–97

Psalm 46 Psalm 54 Nehemiah 4:7–23 1 Timothy 3:1–16 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIA:68–82

Psalm 136 Nehemiah 2:11–20; 4:1–6 1 Timothy 2:1–15* Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIA:59–67

Psalm 118 Nehemiah 1:1—2:10 1 Timothy 1:1–20* Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIA:46–58

Psalm 130 Psalm 143 2 Chronicles 36:1–23 Colossians 4:1–18 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIA:28–45

Psalm 1 Psalm 4 2 Chronicles 34:1–33 Colossians 2:8–23 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIA:1–10

Psalm 108 2 Chronicles 35:1–25 Colossians 3:1–25* Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIA:11–27

Psalm 38 2 Chronicles 33:1–25 Colossians 1:24—2:7* Apology of the Augsburg Confession XI:60–67

Psalm 27 Psalm 31 2 Chronicles 32:1–22 Colossians 1:1–23 Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IX–XI:54–57

Psalm 94 2 Chronicles 31:1–21 Philippians 4:1–23* Apology of the Augsburg Confession VII:36–50

Psalm 44 Psalm 100 2 Chronicles 29:1–24 Philippians 3:1–21 Apology of the Augsburg Confession VII:25–35

Psalm 58 Psalm 53 2 Kings 9:1—10:29 Philippians 2:12–30 Apology of the Augsburg Confession VII:16–24

Psalm 61 Psalm 59 2 Kings 6:1–23 Philippians 1:21—2:11 Apology of the Augsburg Confession VII:1–15

Psalm 71 Psalm 69 2 Kings 5:9–27 Philippians 1:1–20 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:269–279

Psalm 131 Psalm 77 2 Kings 4:38—5:8 Ephesians 6:1–24 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:262–268

Psalm 127 Psalm 128 2 Kings 4:8–37 Ephesians 5:15–33 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:257–261

Psalm 56 2 Kings 2:19–25; 4:1–7 Ephesians 4:25—5:14* Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:249–256

Psalm 90 Psalm 107 2 Kings 2:2–18 Ephesians 4:1–24 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:241–248

Psalm 119:57–64 Psalm 108 1 Kings 19:1–21 Ephesians 3:1–21 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:235–240

Psalm 135 1 Kings 18:20–40 Ephesians 2:1–22* Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:223–234

Psalm 47 Psalm 8 1 Kings 18:1–19 Ephesians 1:1–23 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:213–222

Psalm 68 Psalm 70 1 Kings 16:29—17:24 2 Corinthians 9:1–15 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:205–212

Psalm 29 Psalm 75 1 Kings 12:20—13:34 2 Corinthians 8:1–24 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:195–204

Psalm 17 1 Kings 11:42—12:19 2 Corinthians 7:1–16* Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:192–194

Psalm 48 1 Kings 11:1–26 2 Corinthians 6:1–18* Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:183–191

Psalm 72 1 Kings 9:1–9; 10:1–13 2 Corinthians 5:1–21* Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:177–182

Psalm 36 1 Kings 8:22–63 2 Corinthians 4:1–18* Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:170–176

Psalm 32 1 Kings 7:51—8:21 2 Corinthians 3:1–18* Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:167–169

Psalm 27 1 Kings 5:1–18 2 Corinthians 1:23—2:17* Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:160–166

Psalm 111 Psalm 49 1 Kings 3:1–15 2 Corinthians 1:1–22 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:153–159

Psalm 97 1 Kings 2:1–27 1 Corinthians 13:1–13* Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:148–152

Psalm 139 1 Kings 1:1–35 1 Corinthians 12:14–31* Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:144–147

Psalm 51 2 Samuel 12:1–25 1 Corinthians 12:1–13* Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:140–143

Psalm 12 Psalm 22 2 Samuel 11:1–27 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:137–139

Psalm 107 Psalm 106 2 Samuel 7:18–29 1 Corinthians 10:23—11:16 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:133–136

Psalm 24 2 Samuel 7:1–17 1 Corinthians 9:24—10:22* Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:124–132

Psalm 11 Psalm 84 2 Samuel 6:1–19 1 Corinthians 9:1–23 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:119–123

Psalm 132 2 Samuel 5:1–25 1 Corinthians 8:1–13* Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:112–118

Readings* Psalm 80 * Deuteronomy 4:21–40 * Matthew 8:1–17 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XV, 1–12

Readings* Psalm 119:9–16 * Psalm 125 * Deuteronomy 4:1–20 * Matthew 7:13–29 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIV, 24–28

Readings* Psalm 3 * Psalm 2 * Deuteronomy 3:1–29 * Matthew 7:1–12 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIII, 14–23

Readings* Psalm 130 * Psalm 51 * Deuteronomy 2:16–37 * Matthew 6:16–34 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIII, 1–13

Readings* Psalm 119:161–168 * Psalm 63 * Deuteronomy 1:37—2:15 * Matthew 6:1–15 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIb, 77–81

Readings Psalm 19 * Psalm 34 * Deuteronomy 1:19–36 * Matthew 5:21–48 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIb, 67–76 FeastToday we celebrate the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels*. One of the archangels, tradition names Michael as patron and protector of the Church and of Christians. Mentioned in the Biblical books of Daniel, Jude, and Revelation, Michael leads the hosts of Heaven into battle against Satan and his demons — a victory assured by the blood of Christ, and announced in Revelation 12:10 by a voice from Heaven:

“Now the salvation and the power and the Kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down[.]”

Readings* Psalm 145 * Deuteronomy 1:1–18 * Matthew 5:1–20 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIb, 58–66

Readings* Psalm 91 * Malachi 3:6—4:6 * Matthew 4:12–25 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIb, 51–57

Readings* Psalm 16 * Psalm 32 * Malachi 2:1—3:5 * Matthew 4:1–11 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIb, 43–50

Readings* Psalm 51 * Psalm 12 * Malachi 1:1–14 * Matthew 3:1–17 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIb, 34–42

Readings* Psalm 123 * Psalm 99 * Nehemiah 9:22–38 * 1 Timothy 6:3–21 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIb, 25–33

Readings* Psalm 51 * Psalm 12 * Nehemiah 9:1–21 * 1 Timothy 5:17—6:2 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIb, 16–24

Readings* Psalm 133 * Psalm 119:97–104 * Nehemiah 7:1–4; 8:1–18 * 1 Timothy 5:1–16 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIb, 1–15 CommemorationToday we commemorate Jonah. Called by God to preach in Nineveh, capital of Assyria, Jonah initially refused his call and attempted to flee. Whereas all are familiar with the story of Jonah and the whale (or large fish), the Book of Jonah focuses more on God’s mercy, patience, and compassion. Christ Himself uses the story of Jonah and the whale in describing His own death, burial, and resurrection.

Readings* Psalm 55 * Psalm 119:89–96 * Nehemiah 5:1–16; 6:1–16 * 1 Timothy 4:1–16 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIa, 83–97 FestivalToday we celebrate the Festival of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. An author of one of the four Gospels, Matthew was called to follow Jesus, and, in doing so, left behind a lucrative occupation as tax collector. Church tradition is uncertain as to whether Matthew died a martyr’s death, and, if so, where.

Readings* Psalm 46 * Psalm 54 * Nehemiah 4:7–23 * 1 Timothy 3:1–16 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIa, 68–82

Psalm 136 Nehemiah 2:11–20; 4:1–6 1 Timothy 2:1–15* Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIa, 59–67

Psalm 118 Nehemiah 1:1—2:10 1 Timothy 1:1–20* Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIa, 46–58

Psalm 130 Psalm 143 2 Chronicles 36:1–23 Colossians 4:1–18 Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIa, 28–45

Psalm 108 2 Chronicles 35:1–25 Colossians 3:1–25* Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIa, 11–27

Psalm 1 Psalm 4 2 Chronicles 34:1–33 Colossians 2:8–23 Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIIa, 1–10

Psalm 38 2 Chronicles 33:1–25 Colossians 1:24—2:7* Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XI, 60–67

Psalm 27 Psalm 31 2 Chronicles 32:1–22 Colossians 1:1–23 Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IX–XI

Psalm 94 2 Chronicles 31:1–21 Philippians 4:1–23* Apology of the Augsburg Confession, VII, 36–50

Psalm 44 Psalm 100 2 Chronicles 29:1–24 Philippians 3:1–21 Apology of the Augsburg Confession, VII, 25–35

Psalm 58 Psalm 53 2 Kings 9:1—10:29 Philippians 2:12–30 Apology of the Augsburg Confession, VII, 16–24

Psalm 61 Psalm 59 2 Kings 6:1–23 Philippians 1:21—2:11 Apology of the Augsburg Confession, VII, 1–15

Psalm 71 Psalm 69 2 Kings 5:9–27 Philippians 1:1–20 Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 269–279

Psalm 131 Psalm 77 2 Kings 4:38—5:8 Ephesians 6:1–24 Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 262–268

Psalm 127 Psalm 128 2 Kings 4:8–37 Ephesians 5:15–33 Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 257–261

Readings* Psalm 56 * 2 Kings 2:19–25; 4:1–7 * Ephesians 4:25—5:14 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 249–256 CommemorationToday we commemorate Zacharias and Elizabeth. Remembered as examples of faithfulness and piety, Zacharias and Elizabeth became the parents of John the Baptist despite their old age. Initially disbelieving the promise, Zacharias was struck mute by the angel who announced that Zacharias and Elizabeth would have a son; upon confirming his wife’s chosen name for their son, John, Zacharias was restored to his ability to speak. Upon regaining his speech, Zacharias sang the Benedictus, a summary of the promises in the Old Testament and a prophecy of John the Baptist’s ministry as a forerunner of Christ.

Readings* Psalm 90 * Psalm 107 * 2 Kings 2:2–18 * Ephesians 4:1–24 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 241–248 CommemorationToday we commemorate Moses. Greatest amongst the Old Testament prophets, Moses spoke with God ‘face to face’. Moses’ life was divided into three parts of forty years each: First, he lived in Egypt in the royal court, having been rescued by the daughter of pharaoh (and the intervention of God); second, he lived as a shepherd in the land of Midian after fleeing Egypt; and, third, he led Israel during the wandering in the desert. Prohibited from entering the Promised Land due to disobedience at Meribah, Moses was nevertheless allowed to view the land from Mount Nebo, where he then died and was buried (in an unknown location) by God.

Readings Psalm 119:57–64 * Psalm 108 * 1 Kings 19:1–21 * Ephesians 3:1–21 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 235–240 CommemorationToday we commemorate Gregory the Great, Pastor*. Gregory served both as mayor and, later, as bishop of Rome. Before entering full-time service in the Church, Gregory helped to strengthen a Rome weakened by enemy invasions and plague, and sold his considerable possessions and donated the proceeds to help the poor. As bishop of Rome, Gregory contributed to the Church by establishing a Church Year calendar, which some church bodies still use to this day, and overseeing musical and liturgical development, advancing missionary work in Northern Europe, and composing a book on pastoral care that would long serve as a standard in the Church.

Readings* Psalm 135 * 1 Kings 18:20–40 * Ephesians 2:1–22 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 223–234 CommemorationToday we commemorate Hannah. The favored wife of her husband, Elkanah, Hannah suffered through years of barrenness, but never gave up hope in the Lord. For her devotion, she was repaid with the birth of a son, Samuel, whom she dedicated to the service of the Lord. Hannah’s prayer of thanksgiving foreshadows the Magnificat, the Song of Mary, which would come centuries later.

Readings* Psalm 47 * Psalm 8 * 1 Kings 18:1–19 * Ephesians 1:1–23 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V 213–222 CommemorationToday we commemorate Joshua, son of Nun, of the tribe of Ephraim. Most noted for his succession of Moses as Israel’s commander-in-chief, Joshua led a life of devotion to and faith in God. From defeating the Amalekites and being in charge of the tent of meeting to scouting the land of Canaan and leading Israel across the Jordan, Joshua showed steadfast faith in God and His promises. Joshua is especially noted for his final address, in which he, like Moses before him, presented the Israelites with the path of life and the path of death, the path of obedience to God and the path of rebellion, and in which he spoke his most famous words: “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Readings* Psalm 68 * Psalm 70 * 1 Kings 16:29—17:24 * 2 Corinthians 9:1–15 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 205–212

Readings* Psalm 29 * Psalm 75 * 1 Kings 12:20—13:34 * 2 Corinthians 8:1–24 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 195–204

Readings* Psalm 17 * 1 Kings 11:42—12:19 * 2 Corinthians 7:1–16 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 192–194 FestivalToday we observe the Festival of The Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. In contrast to the Festival of The Nativity of St. John the Baptist, observed on the 24th of June, this festival commemorates John the Baptist’s beheading under Herod Antipas, Tetrarch of Galilee and Perea. Last of the Old Testament prophets, John the Baptist announced the imminent coming of Christ, and fulfilled the Old Testament prophesy regarding the return of ‘Elijah’ before the Day of the Lord. Although John the Baptist’s end may seem, to this world, a foolish and ignominious one, his martyrdom was, in truth, a profound and noble participation in the Cross of Christ.

Readings Psalm 48 * 1 Kings 11:1–26 * 2 Corinthians 6:1–18 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 183–191 CommemorationToday we commemorate Augustine of Hippo, Pastor and Theologian*. Numbered amongst the greatest of the Latin Church Fathers, Augustine’s early life was marked by participation in the moral laxity of his times. Converted to Christianity, in no small part due to the devotion of his mother and the preaching of Ambrose, bishop of Milan, Augustine became a staunch defender of the orthodox Christian faith. Augustine’s writings are still widely read and treasured by the Church.

Readings Psalm 72 * 1 Kings 9:1–9, 10:1–13 * 2 Corinthians 5:1–21 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 177–182 CommemorationToday we commemorate Monica, Mother of Augustine*. Despite being widowed at a young age, Monica devoted herself to the welfare, spiritual and physical, of her children. Monica would follow her son, Augustine, to Rome and then to Milan, where she would finally see the fruit of her efforts (and the Holy Spirit’s work) as Augustine converted to Christianity.

Readings* Psalm 36 * 1 Kings 8:22–63 * 2 Corinthians 4:1–18 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 170–176

Readings* Psalm 32 * 1 Kings 7:51—8:21 * 2 Corinthians 3:1–18 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 167–169

Readings* Psalm 27 * 1 Kings 5:1–18 * 2 Corinthians 1:23—2:17 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 160–166 FestivalToday we celebrate the Festival of St. Bartholomew, Apostle. Called by Christ in Galilee (in the town of Cana, where Christ performed His first miracle), Bartholomew would become one of the first of Jesus’ twelve disciples. According to Church tradition, Bartholomew brought the Gospel to Armenia, where he was martyred.

Readings* Psalm 111 * Psalm 49 * 1 Kings 3:1–15 * 2 Corinthians 1:1–22 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 153–159

Readings* Psalm 97 * 1 Kings 2:1–27 * 1 Corinthians 13:1–13 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 148–152

Readings* Psalm 139 * 1 Kings 1:1–35 * 1 Corinthians 12:14–31 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 144–147

Readings* Psalm 51 * 2 Samuel 12:1–25 * 1 Corinthians 12:1–13 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 140–143 CommemorationToday we commemorate Samuel. Last among the judges and first among the post-Moses prophets, Samuel lived a life of devotion to God. Samuel, at God’s command, would anoint both Israel’s first king — Saul — and her second — David.

Readings Psalm 12 * Psalm 22 * 2 Samuel 11:1–27 * 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 137–139 CommemorationToday we commemorate Bernard of Clairvaux, Hymnwriter and Theologian*. Born into wealth, Bernard abandoned a life of affluence and entered a monastery at twenty-two. Eventually he was sent to start a new monastery, which monastery would go on to found many daughter houses, but he is best known for his preaching and hymn-writing.

Readings* Psalm 107 * Psalm 106 * 2 Samuel 7:18–29 * 1 Corinthians 10:23—11:16 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 133–136

Readings Psalm 24 * 2 Samuel 7:1–17 * 1 Corinthians 9:24—10:22 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 124–132 CommemorationToday we commemorate Johann Gerhard, Theologian. Born in Quedlinburg, Germany, in 1582, Gerhard would go on to become one of the most influential theologians of the Christian faith. A prolific author, Gerhard’s Loci Theologici* and many other writings, including sermons, are still widely published and read today.

Readings* Psalm 11 * Psalm 84 * 2 Samuel 6:1–19 * 1 Corinthians 9:1–23 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 119–123 CommemorationToday we commemorate Isaac. Born to Abraham and Sarah when they were, respectively, one hundred years old and ninety-one years old, Isaac (whose name means ‘laughter’), would go on to father Jacob (who would become Israel) and Esau. Taken to Mount Moriah by his father to be sacrificed at the command of God, Isaac was spared at the last moment by the provision of a ram caught in a thicket — this episode pointed forward to the substitutionary sacrifice and atonement of Christ.

Readings* Psalm 132 * 2 Samuel 5:1–25 * 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 112–118 FestivalToday we celebrate the Festival of St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord. Mentioned throughout the Gospels, Mary was present at many of the major events in her Son’s life. Mary is especially remembered for her unconditional obedience to the will of God, her trust in her Jesus (even when she did not understand all of His words), and, above all, for being honored as the mother of Christ.

Readings* Psalm 33 * 2 Samuel 1:1–27 * 1 Corinthians 7:25–40 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 104–111

Readings* Psalm 68 * 1 Samuel 31:1–13 * 1 Corinthians 7:1–24 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 97–103

Readings* Psalm 99 * 1 Samuel 28:3–25 * 1 Corinthians 6:1–20 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 89–96

Readings* Psalm 51 * 1 Samuel 26:1–25 * 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 82–88

Readings* Psalm 14 * Psalm 53 * 1 Samuel 25:23–44 * 1 Corinthians 4:1–21 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 74–81 CommemorationToday we commemorate Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. Most likely born in Spain, Lawrence eventually made his way to Rome and became chief of the seven deacons of the Church. Having control over Church property and finances, Lawrence was called before the Roman emperor, who believed the Church possessed valuable items that could be confiscated, and commanded to produce the “treasures of the Church”. In response, Lawrence brought before the emperor the poor who had benefited from Christian charity. The emperor jailed Lawerence and eventually ordered him executed — by gridiron.

Readings* Psalm 94 * 1 Samuel 25:1–22 * 1 Corinthians 3:1–23 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 68–73

Readings* Psalm 62 * 1 Samuel 24:1–22 * 1 Corinthians 1:26—2:16 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 62–67

Readings* Psalm 144 * 1 Samuel 20:24–42 * 1 Corinthians 1:1–25 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 58–61

Readings* Psalm 92 * 1 Samuel 20:1–23 * Acts 28:16–31 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 51–57

Readings* Psalm 21 * 1 Samuel 19:1–24 * Acts 28:1–15 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V 45–50

Readings* Psalm 56 * 1 Samuel 18:10–30 * Acts 27:27–44 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 38–44

Readings* Psalm 68 * 1 Samuel 17:48—18:9 * Acts 27:9–26 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 26–37 CommemorationToday we commemorate Joanna, Mary, and Salome, the three faithful women who visited Christ’s tomb early on the morning of the first Easter. These women bore myrrh and others items to dress the body of Christ, but instead found the tomb empty, Christ having risen. These women serve as examples of humble service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Readings* Psalm 71 * Psalm 98 * 1 Samuel 17:20–47 * Acts 26:24—27:8 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 15–25

Readings* Psalm 70 * Psalm 75 * 1 Samuel 17:1–19 * Acts 26:1–23 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 9–14

Readings* Psalm 80 * 1 Samuel 16:1–23 * Acts 25:13–27 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 1–8 CommemorationToday we commemorate Joseph of Arimathea. A wealthy man from the village of Arimathea, Joseph owned an unused tomb in the vicinity of Golgotha, where Christ was crucified. A devout man, and member of the Sanhedrin, Joseph was eagerly awaiting the Kingdom of God. In contrast to many who fled for fear of the Jews, Joseph went to Pilate and requested the body of Christ, and, together with Nicodemus, placed the body in the tomb.

Readings* Psalm 50 * Psalm 130 * 1 Samuel 15:10–35 * Acts 24:24—25:12 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 115–121 CommemorationToday we commemorate Robert Barnes, Confessor and Martyr. Born in England in the late 1400s, Robert Barnes studied theology and eventually became a prior of the Augustinian monastery at Cambridge. Exiled to Germany, partly for distributing Bibles in English and for having converted to Lutheranism, Dr. Barnes would meet Martin Luther in Wittenberg, and the two would become friends. Upon his return to England, Dr. Barnes would share his Lutheran faith with King Henry VIII, who was initially receptive. However, changing political and ecclesiastical winds in England would eventually spell Dr. Barnes’ downfall. On 30 July 1540, Robert Barnes was burned at the stake on a charge of heresy, becoming one of the first Lutheran martyrs. Luther would later publish Barnes’ confession of faith, noting of Barnes that he was “[a] good, pious dinner guest and houseguest … [a] holy martyr, St. Robert Barnes.”

Readings* Psalm 119:41–48 * Psalm 13 * 1 Samuel 14:47—15:9 * Acts 24:1–23 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 107–114 CommemorationToday we commemorate Mary, Martha, and Lazarus of Bethany, whose faith is recorded in the Gospels. When Lazarus died, Jesus raised him from the dead and spoke to Martha, Lazarus’s sister: “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” Later, shortly before Jesus was crucified, Mary anointed His feet with oil and wiped them with her hair — unknowingly readying Christ for burial.

Readings* Psalm 59 * Psalm 57 * 1 Samuel 13:1–18 * Acts 23:12–35 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 98–106 CommemorationToday we commemorate Johann Sebastian Bach, Kantor. Born in 1685, Bach would become one of history’s most prolific, and gifted, composers. Not only did Bach compose, but he also performed, conducted, and taught music. For the last twenty-seven years of his life, Bach was responsible for the music in the four Lutheran churches in Leipzig, where he died in 1750. A devout and devoted Lutheran, Bach bequeathed to the Church a wealth of music, which he wrote to the glory of God and for the edification of all Christians.

Readings* Psalm 119:17–24 * Psalm 141 * 1 Samuel 12:1–25 * Acts 22:30—23:11 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 88–97

Readings* Psalm 69 * Psalm 70 * 1 Samuel 10:1–27 * Acts 22:17–29 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 86–87

Readings Psalm 63 * Psalm 149 * 1 Samuel 9:1–27 * Acts 21:37—22:16 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 75–85 CommemorationToday we celebrate the Festival of St. James the Elder, Apostle*. St. James, and his brother St. John, sons of Zebedee, were fishermen on the Sea of Galilee. Together with St. Peter and his brother St. Andrew, James and John were called to be disciples of Christ. Along with Peter and John, James formed a sort of ‘inner circle’ amongst the Twelve. In Acts, it is recorded that James was beheaded by Herod Agrippa I, thus making James the first among the Twelve to die a martyr.

Readings* Psalm 24 * 1 Samuel 8:1–22 * Acts 21:15–36 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 61–74

Readings* Psalm 119:113–120 * Psalm 141 * 1 Samuel 6:19—7:17 * Acts 19:1–22 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 48–60

Readings* Psalm 137 * Psalm 56 * 1 Samuel 5:1—6:16 * Acts 18:1–28 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 36–47 CommemorationToday we commemorate St. Mary Magdalene. Present at the crucifixion, Mary Magdalene had become a follower of Jesus when He cast out seven demons from her. She was also the first to see Jesus alive again after the crucifixion. The Church has long identified her with the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with oil.

Readings* Psalm 106 * 1 Samuel 4:1–22 * Acts 16:23–40 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 22–35

Readings* Psalm 119:57–64 * Psalm 115 * 1 Samuel 3:1–21 * Acts 16:1–22 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 12–21 CommemorationToday we commemorate Elijah. Prophet to the Northern Kingdom of Israel, largely during the reign of Ahab, Elijah condemned the Baal worship that had been promoted by Ahab’s wife, Jezebel. Through Elijah, God performed many miracles, demonstrating both Elijah’s status as a true prophet and the truth of Elijah’s message condemning Israel’s idolatry. At the end of his earthly life, Elijah was taken up to Heaven in a fiery chariot.

Readings* Psalm 82 * Psalm 136 * 1 Samuel 2:18–36 * Acts 15:22–41 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, III & IV, 1–11

Readings* Psalm 20 * Psalm 131 * 1 Samuel 1:21—2:17 * Galatians 6:1–18 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, II, 35–51

Readings* Psalm 92 * 1 Samuel 1:1–20 * Galatians 5:1–26 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, II, 23–34

Readings* Psalm 21 * Judges 16:4–30 * Galatians 4:12–31 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, II, 5–22 CommemorationToday we commemorate Ruth. A native of Moab, and therefore not a natural descendant of Abraham, Ruth is the subject of the biblical book that bears her name and a study in God’s grace. During a famine in Israel, Elimelech and Naomi of Bethlehem moved to Moab with their two sons; the sons married Moabite women and then a decade or so later died, leaving the women as widows. Naomi told her daughters-in-law to return to their people, but Ruth refused, stating: “Where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.” After arriving in Bethlehem, Boaz, a relative of Naomi, agreed to marry Ruth and become her ‘redeemer’. Ruth gave birth to Obed, grandfather of Kind David, making Ruth great-grandmother to one of OT Israel’s most famous kings and an ancestress of Christ.

Readings* Psalm 33 * Psalm 27 * Judges 15:1—16:3 * Galatians 3:23—4:11 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, I & II, 1–4

Readings* Psalm 119:1–8 * Psalm 1 * Judges 14:1–20 * Galatians 3:1–22 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Introduction

Readings* Psalm 71 * Judges 13:1–25 * Galatians 2:1–21 * Augsburg Confession, Conclusion

Readings* Psalm 118 * Psalm 108 * Judges 7:1–23 * Galatians 1:1–24 * Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 61–78

Readings* Psalm 5 * Judges 6:25–40 * Acts 15:6–21 * Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 43–60

Readings* Psalm 125 * Psalm 7 * Judges 6:1–24 * Acts 14:19—15:5 * Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 30–42

Readings* Psalm 138 * Psalm 86 * Judges 4:1–24 * Acts 14:1–18 * Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 19–29

Readings* Psalm 16 * Psalm 139 * Judges 3:7–31 * Acts 13:42–52 * Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 1–18

Readings* Psalm 2 * Psalm 78 * Judges 2:6–23 * Acts 13:13–41 * Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 44–62

Readings* Psalm 100 * Psalm 5 * Joshua 24:1–31 * Acts 13:1–12 * Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 24–43 CommemorationToday we commemorate Isaiah. Isaiah, son of Amoz, numbers amongst the greatest of the Old Testament prophets, and is quoted more than any other in the New Testament. A contemporary of Amos, Hosea, and Micah, Isaiah prophesied to the people of Judah between about 740 and 700 BC. No Old Testament prophet more clearly prophesied about the coming of the Messiah and His Kingdom. In the words of John, Isaiah ‘saw Jesus’ glory and spoke of Him’.

Readings* Psalm 68 * Psalm 149 * Joshua 23:1–16 * Acts 12:1–25 * Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 1–23

Readings* Psalm 50 * Psalm 113 * Joshua 10:1–25 * Acts 11:19–30 * Augsburg Confession, XXVI, 21–45

Readings* Psalm 84 * Psalm 45 * Joshua 8:1–28 * Acts 11:1–18 * Augsburg Confession, XXVI, 1–20

Readings* Psalm 51 * Psalm 60 * Joshua 7:1–26 * Acts 10:34–48 * Augsburg Confession, XXV

Readings* Psalm 47 * Psalm 75 * Joshua 6:6–27 * Acts 10:18–33 * Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 21–41

Readings* Psalm 114 * Psalm 144 * Joshua 5:1—6:5 * Acts 10:1–17 * Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 1–20

Readings* Psalm 103 * Joshua 4:1–24 * Acts 9:23–43 * Augsburg Confession, XXIII CommemorationToday we celebrate the Festival of St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles. Early Christian tradition holds that Ss. Peter and Paul were martyred on the same day in Rome under the persecution of Nero. In addition to their joint commemoration on June 29th (a festival the Church has observed since the third century or so), Ss. Peter and Paul are also commemorated separately in the calendar — St. Peter on the 18th of January for his confession of Christ and Paul on the 25th of January for his conversion. Both Peter and Paul are held up in Scripture as examples of men who, although flawed, became staunch defenders of and evangelists for the faith.

Readings Psalm 89 * Psalm 97 * Joshua 3:1–17 * Acts 9:1–22 * Augsburg Confession, XXII CommemorationToday we commemorate Irenaeus of Lyons, Pastor*. After studying in Rome, Irenaeus became a pastor in Lyons, France; during an absence from Lyons, a persecution arose against Christians and martyred Irenaeus’ bishop. Upon returning to Lyons, Irenaeus himself became bishop. As a writer, Irenaeus defended the Christian faith, and of particular note is a work of his against heresies — particularly Gnosticism.

Readings Psalm 51 * Joshua 2:1–24 * Acts 8:26–40 * Augsburg Confession, XXI CommemorationToday we commemorate Cyril of Alexandria, Pastor and Confessor*. Cyril became Archbishop of Alexandria in AD 412. A true defender of the faith and orthodoxy, Cyril produced a number of writings dealing with various theological matters. Cyril’s Christology had a significant impact on later theologians. Additionally, Cyril defended the truth that it is proper to call Mary the “Mother of God” or Theotokos, the ‘God-bearer’.

Readings* Psalm 31 * Joshua 1:1–18 * Acts 8:1–25 * Augsburg Confession, XX, 19–40 CommemorationToday we commemorate Jeremiah. Prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah, Jeremiah predicted, witnessed, and lived through the Babylonian siege and destruction of Jerusalem. Through a lifetime of prophetic work, Jeremiah communicated God’s anger toward His rebellious people and often suffered at the hands of his countrymen. Although his death is unrecorded, it is believed that Jeremiah died in Egypt, after having been forcibly transported there.

Readings* Psalm 119:41–48 * Psalm 73 * Proverbs 31:10–31 * John 21:1–25 * Augsburg Confession, XX, 1–18 CommemorationToday we commemorate the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession. Presented to the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at Augsburg, Germany, on 25 June 1530, the Augsburg Confession presents the theology of the Lutheran Church and of the Reformation. At the heart of the Confession is justification by grace alone through faith alone for the sake of Christ alone — presented primarily in Article IV, often called the ‘article on which the Church stands or falls’. Through the Augsburg Confession, the Lutheran Reformers began the arduous task of removing the corruption that had crept into the Church over centuries and restoring to its rightful place the true core of Christianity: Justificatio Sola Gratia Sola Fide Solo Christo — justification by grace alone through faith alone by and through Christ alone.

Readings* Psalm 85 * Proverbs 30:1–33 * John 20:19–31 * Augsburg Confession, XVII–XIX FeastToday we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. The birth of St. John the Baptist was announced, by an angel, to his father, Zechariah. Initially unbelieving, Zechariah was struck mute until his son was born, but then proclaimed a hymn of praise, the Benedictus — which traditionally serves as the Gospel Canticle in the Church’s Service of Morning Prayer. John’s life is known from all four of the Gospels. Preaching and baptizing in the wilderness near the Jordan River, John prepared the way for the Messiah — Christ. Upon seeing Christ, John announced to the crowds: “Behold, the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world!” Martyred by the Herodians, whose immoral lifestyle he denounced, John is remembered for his preaching which pointed to the coming Messiah, the Lamb Who takes away the sins of the world.

Readings* Psalm 139 * Psalm 16 * Proverbs 27:1–24 * John 20:1–18 * Augsburg Confession, XIV–XVI

Readings* Psalm 22 * Proverbs 25:1–22 * John 19:23–42 * Augsburg Confession, XII–XIII

Readings* Psalm 22 * Psalm 21 * Proverbs 24:1–22 * John 19:1–22 * Augsburg Confession, IX–XI

Readings* Psalm 45 * Proverbs 22:22—23:12 * John 18:15–40 * Augsburg Confession, VII–VIII

Readings* Psalm 31 * Psalm 102 * Proverbs 22:1–21 * John 18:1–14 * Augsburg Confession, V–VI

Readings* Psalm 86 * Proverbs 20:1–25 * John 17:1–26 * Augsburg Confession, III–IV

Readings* Psalm 107 * Proverbs 17:1–28 * John 16:17–33 * Augsburg Confession, I–II

Readings* Psalm 147 * Proverbs 16:1–24 * John 16:1–16 * Augsburg Confession, Preface, 12–24

Readings* Psalm 51 * Psalm 10 * Proverbs 15:1–29 * John 15:12–27 * Augsburg Confession, Preface, 1–11

Readings* Psalm 66 * Proverbs 14:1–27 * John 15:1–11 * Small Catechism, Table of Duties CommemorationToday we commemorate Elisha. Son of Shaphat from the tribe of Issachar, Elisha was the prophet of God to the Northern Kingdom of Israel for decades. A vocal opponent of Baal worship, Elisha, unlike his predecessor and mentor, Elijah, played an active role in political affairs. In the course of his ministry, Elisha performed many miracles, confirming his status as a prophet sent by God.

Readings* Psalm 68 * Psalm 85 * Proverbs 13:1–25 * John 14:18–31 * Small Catechism, Table of Duties

Readings* Psalm 37 * Psalm 101 * Proverbs 10:1–23 * John 14:1–17 * Small Catechism, Morning & Evening Prayer and Asking a Blessing & Returning Thanks CommemorationToday we commemorate the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. Convoked in AD 325 by Roman Emperor Constantine, the Council of Nicaea ruled against the Arians, who taught that Jesus was not the eternal Son of God, but was a created being. The chief opponents of the Arians were Alexander, Bishop of Alexandria, and Athanasius, deacon to Alexander. It was at this council that an early version of the Nicene Creed was adopted — the full version being adopted in its entirety at the Council of Constantinople in AD 381.

Readings* Psalm 34 * Psalm 109 * Proverbs 9:1–18 * John 13:21–38 * Small Catechism, VI FestivalToday we celebrate the Festival of St. Barnabas, Apostle. A Levite from Cyprus, Barnabas sold some land that he owned and donated the proceeds to the early Christian community in Jerusalem. Sent to oversee the Church in Antioch, Barnabas retrieved Paul from Tarsus and accompanied him back to Antioch, and from there to Paul’s first missionary journey. Tradition holds that Barnabas was martyred in Cyprus, by being stoned.

Readings* Psalm 116 * Psalm 132 * Proverbs 8:22–36 * John 13:1–20 * Small Catechism, V

Readings* Psalm 77 * Psalm 106 * Proverbs 8:1–21 * John 12:36b–50 * Small Catechism, IV

Readings* Psalm 36 * Psalm 44 * Proverbs 5:1–23 * John 12:20–36a * Small Catechism, III

Readings* Psalm 119:9–16 * Psalm 118 * Proverbs 4:1–27 * John 12:1–19 * II of the Small Catechism, II

Readings* Psalm 119:169–176 * Psalm 89 * Proverbs 3:5–24 * John 11:38–57 * Small Catechism, I

Readings Psalm 72 * Psalm 63 * Proverbs 1:8–33 * John 11:17–37 * Small Catechism, Preface, 19–27 CommemorationToday we commemorate Boniface of Mainz, Missionary to the Germans*. Born in England, educated as a monk, and ordained a presbyter, Boniface decided to become a missionary. Granted a papal commission in AD 719, Boniface set to work planting, organizing, and reforming churches in Hesse, Thuringia, and Bavaria. In AD 743, now as an archbishop, Boniface was assigned to the See of Mainz. A little over a decade later, in AD 754, Boniface was martyred by a group of pagans while working in (what would become) the Netherlands. Boniface is remembered for his faith and his tireless work in spreading the Word to Germanic Europe.

Readings* Psalm 61 * Psalm 27 * Ecclesiastes 12:1–14 * John 11:1–16 * Small Catechism, Preface, 9–18

Readings* Psalm 77 * Psalm 82 * Ecclesiastes 11:1–10 * John 10:22–42 * Small Catechism, Preface, 1–8

Readings* Psalm 9 * Psalm 23 * Ecclesiastes 10:1–20 * John 10:1–21 * the Doctors and Preachers Who Subscribed to the Augsburg Confession and Apology

Readings Psalm 97 * Psalm 115 * Ecclesiastes 9:1–17 * John 9:24–41 * Power and Primacy of the Pope, 68–82 CommemorationToday we commemorate Justin, Martyr*. Raised in a pagan family, Justin was a convert to Christianity who would become a Christian teacher in Ephesus and Rome. Arrested due to his refusal to make pagan sacrifices, Justin was tried and executed along with six other Christians. The record of the trial proceedings before Rusticius, a Roman prelate, documents Justin’s confession of faith, and served as a source of great encouragement for other believers.

Readings* Psalm 146 * Ecclesiastes 8:1–17 * John 9:1–23 * Power and Primacy of the Pope, 52–67

Readings* Psalm 43 * Psalm 111 * Ecclesiastes 7:11–29 * John 8:39–59 * Power and Primacy of the Pope, 39–51

Readings* Psalm 104 * Ecclesiastes 6:1—7:10 * John 8:21–38 * Power and Primacy of the Pope, 25–38

Readings* Psalm 32 * Ecclesiastes 5:1–20 * John 8:1–20 * Power and Primacy of the Pope, 1–24

Readings* Psalm 86 * Song of Solomon 1:1—2:7 * John 5:1–18 * Preface to the Book of Concord, 1–4

Readings* Psalm 46 * Numbers 35:9–30 * Luke 24:28–53 * the Three Ecumenical Creeds

Readings* Psalm 97 * Psalm 85 * Numbers 32:1–6, 16–27 * Luke 24:1–27 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XII, 39–40

Readings* Psalm 132 * Psalm 38 * Numbers 27:12–23 * Luke 23:26–56 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XII, 28–38

Readings* Psalm 1 * Psalm 37 * Numbers 24:1–25 * Luke 23:1–25 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XII, 1–27

Readings* Psalm 22 * Psalm 102 * Numbers 23:4–28 * Luke 22:47–71 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 94–96

Readings* Psalm 94 * Psalm 149 * Numbers 22:21—23:3 * Luke 22:24–46 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 87–93

Readings* Psalm 128 * Psalm 72 * Numbers 22:1–20 * Luke 22:1–23 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 76–86

Readings* Psalm 135 * Psalm 58 * Numbers 21:10–35 * Luke 21:20–38 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 65–75

Readings* Psalm 116 * Psalm 109 * Numbers 20:22—21:9 * Luke 20:45—21:19 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 53–64

Readings* Psalm 78 * Psalm 110 * Numbers 20:1–21 * Luke 20:19–44 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 45–52

Readings* Psalm 118 * Psalm 9 * Numbers 16:23–40 * Luke 19:29–48 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 33–37

Readings* Psalm 111 * Psalm 45 * Numbers 16:1–22 * Luke 19:11–28 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 27–32

Readings* Psalm 146 * Psalm 142 * Numbers 14:26–45 * Luke 18:35—19:10 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 14–26

Readings* Psalm 81 * Psalm 9 * Numbers 14:1–25 * Luke 18:18–34 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 8–13

Readings Psalm 119:97–104 * Psalm 122 * Numbers 13:1–3, 17–33 * Luke 18:1–17 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 1–7 CommemorationToday we commemorate Cyril and Methodius, Missionaries to the Slavs*. Cyril and Methodius were brothers from a Greek family from Thessalonica. Ordained as priests, the brothers were sent, in AD 862, to what is today the Czech Republic, where they taught the Christian faith in the region’s native tongue. As part of this mission, Cyril created the alphabet that is today known as Cyrillic, in order to write down Scripture and liturgy. The use of the vernacular by Cyril and Methodius set an important precedent for future missionary work.

Readings* Psalm 77 * Psalm 8 * Numbers 11:24—12:16 * Luke 17:20–37 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, X, 26–31

Readings* Psalm 130 * Psalm 47 * Numbers 11:1–35 * Luke 17:1–19 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, X, 19–25

Readings* Psalm 62 * Psalm 19 * Numbers 10:11–36 * Luke 16:19–31 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, X, 13–18

Readings Psalm 85 * Psalm 18 * Numbers 9:1–23 * Luke 16:1–18 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, X, 5–12 CommemorationToday we commemorate C. F. W. Walther, Theologian*. Father of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther emigrated from Saxony in Germany with other Lutherans in 1839. Settling in Missouri, he served as pastor of several congregations in St. Louis, founded Concordia Seminary, and was instrumental in the formation of the LCMS in 1847. Walther would serve as president of the Synod from 1847 to 1850 and then again from 1864 to 1878. Walther worked tirelessly to promote Confessional Lutheranism in the US. A prolific writer and speaker, Walther’s works are still widely used today, particularly including his book on the distinction between Law and Gospel.

Readings* Psalm 103 * Psalm 70 * Numbers 8:5–26 * Luke 15:11–32 * Article IX and ¶¶ 1–4 of Article X of the Solid Declaration of the Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IX and X, 1–4

Readings Psalm 135 * Psalm 60 * Numbers 3:1–16, 39–48 * Luke 14:25—15:10 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 88–96 CommemorationToday we commemorate Friedrich the Wise, Christian Ruler*. Elector of Saxony from 1486 to 1525, Friedrich the Wise was instrumental to the Reformation. Although he never met Luther, Friedrich aided Luther significantly, including refusing to extradite Luther when the pope demanded it in 1518 and arranging for Luther to be ‘kidnapped’ and safely hidden in Wartburg Castle after the Diet of Worms. Beloved of his subjects, Friedrich was called “the Wise” for his sense of fairness and his justice. Upon his deathbed, Friedrich received the Lord’s Supper in both kinds — a clear confession of his Lutheran faith.

Readings Psalm 63 * Psalm 78 * Leviticus 26:21–44 * Luke 14:1–24 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 85–87 CommemorationToday we commemorate Friedrich Wyneken, Pastor and Missionary*. Along with C. F. W. Walther and Wilhelm Sihler, Friedrich Wyneken was one of the founding fathers of the LCMS. Born in Germany in 1810, Wyneken came to Baltimore, Maryland, in 1838, and then accepted a call to Friedheim and Fort Wayne in Indiana. During his life, Wyneken would serve as missionary in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, including among the Amerindian population; would help found — along with Wilhelm Loehe and Sihler — Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne; and would serve as the second president of the LCMS. Wyneken is remembered for his dedication to preaching and spreading the Word of God and for his commitment to right doctrine and the Lutheran faith.

Readings* Psalm 119:33–40 * Psalm 81 * Leviticus 26:1–20 * Luke 13:18–35 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 77–84

Readings Psalm 52 * Psalm 107 * Leviticus 24:1–23 * Luke 12:54—13:17 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 71–76 CommemorationToday we commemorate Athanasius of Alexandria, Pastor and Confessor*. Born in Alexandria around AD 295, Athanasius would later serve as bishop of that city — a post he held for forty-five years. At the Council of Nicaea in AD 325, Athanasius defended Christian orthodoxy against the Arian heretics. Exiled five times and nearly murdered twice, Athanasius remained steadfast in his faith and lived his final days restored to his ecclesiastical office. The Athanasian Creed is named in his honor, because it confesses the truth of the divinity of Christ, which Athanasius championed during his life.

Readings* Psalm 116 * Psalm 123 * Leviticus 23:23–44 * Luke 12:35–53 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 66–70 FestivalToday we celebrate the Festival of St. Philip and St. James, Apostles. St. Philip, from Bethsaida in Galilee, was one of the first disciples called by Christ. In turn, Philip would bring Nathanael to Jesus. According to tradition, Philip labored and died in Phrygia. St. James, son of Alphaeus and Mary (one of the faithful women who stood at the foot of the cross), is little mentioned in the New Testament and there are no sure records concerning his work after the resurrection or his death. We commemorate these two men as followers of and workers for Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Readings* Psalm 127 * Psalm 92 * Leviticus 23:1–22 * Luke 12:13–34 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 61–65

Readings* Psalm 31 * Psalm 25 * Leviticus 21:1–24 * Luke 12:1–12 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 53–60

Readings* Psalm 37 * Psalm 150 * Leviticus 20:1–27 * Luke 11:37–54 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 46–52

Readings* Psalm 36 * Psalm 39 * Leviticus 19:9–37 * Luke 11:14–36 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 38–45

Readings* Psalm 119, vv 1–8 * Psalm 116 * Leviticus 18:1—19:8 * Luke 11:1–13 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 31–37

Readings* Psalm 17 * Psalm 89 * Leviticus 17:1–16 * Luke 10:23–42 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 23–30 FestivalToday we celebrate the Festival of St. Mark, Evangelist. Author of the second Gospel, Mark was originally from Jerusalem, where his mother’s home served as the center of the Church in that city. Mark would accompany Paul and Barnabas from Jerusalem to Antioch and then from Antioch on Paul’s first missionary journey. Barnabas would then go on a second missionary journey with Mark to Cyprus. Tradition holds that Mark was instrumental in founding the Church in Alexandria, where he served as the first bishop and died a martyr’s death.

Readings Psalm 19 * Psalm 50 * Leviticus 16:1–24 * Luke 10:1–22 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 16–22 CommemorationToday we commemorate Johann Walter, Kantor*. Having begun his service — as a composer and bass singer — in the court of Frederick the Wise at the age of twenty-one, Johann Walter would go on to publish a collection of hymns that would become the basis of many subsequent hymnals. Walter would serve for a total of thirty years as kantor in the cities of Torgau and Dresden. Additionally, he aided Martin Luther in the preparation of the German Mass.

Readings* Psalm 25 * Psalm 141 * Leviticus 10:1–20 * Luke 9:37–62 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 7–15

Readings* Psalm 119:129–138 * Psalm 96 * Leviticus 9:1–24 * Luke 9:18–36 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 1–6

Readings Psalm 45 * Psalm 132 * Leviticus 8:1–36 * Luke 9:1–17 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 124–128 CommemorationToday we commemorate Anselm of Canterbury, Theologian. Born in Italy, St. Anselm is most strongly and closely associated with England, where he served as Archbishop of Canterbury for many years. A brilliant scholar and writer, Anselm is best remembered for his work Why God Became Man*, which professes Christ crucified for sinners.

Readings* Psalm 41 * Psalm 76 * Exodus 40:17–38 * Luke 8:40–56 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 116–123

Readings* Psalm 107 * Psalm 115 * Exodus 39:32—40:16 * Luke 8:22–39 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 107–115

Readings* Psalm 119:145–152 * Psalm 20 * Exodus 38:21—39:31 * Luke 8:1–21 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 104–106

Readings* Psalm 84 * Psalm 23 * Exodus 34:29—35:21 * Luke 7:36–50 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 91–103

Readings* Psalm 86 * Psalm 34 * Exodus 34:1–28 * Luke 7:18–35 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 85–90

Readings* Psalm 80 * Psalm 27 * Exodus 33:1–23 * Luke 7:1–17 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 77–84

Readings* Psalm 119:49–56 * Psalm 79 * Exodus 32:15–35 * Luke 6:39–49 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 73–76

Readings* Psalm 106 * Psalm 68 * Exodus 32:1–14 * Luke 6:20–38 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 69–72

Psalm 92 Exodus 31:1–18 Luke 6:1–19* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 62–68

Psalm 119:25–32 Psalm 9 Exodus 25:1–22 Luke 5:17–39 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 59–61

Psalm 99 Psalm 79 Exodus 24:1–18 Luke 5:1–16 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 52–58

Psalm 26 Psalm 41 Exodus 23:14–33 Luke 4:31–44 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 48–51

Psalm 146 Psalm 103 Exodus 22:20—23:13 Luke 4:16–30 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 42–47

Psalm 119:9–16 Psalm 91 Exodus 20:1–24 Luke 4:1–15 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 35–41

Psalm 30 Psalm 68 Exodus 19:1–25 Hebrews 13:1–21 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 28–34

Psalm 145 Psalm 94 Exodus 18:5–27 Hebrews 12:1–24 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 17–27

Psalm 114 Psalm 136 Exodus 17:1–16 Hebrews 11:1–29 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 9–16

Psalm 134 Psalm 135 Exodus 16:13–35 Hebrews 10:19–39 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 1–8

Psalm 81 Psalm 40 Exodus 15:19—16:12 Hebrews 10:1–18 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VI, 21–26

Psalm 96 Psalm 107 Exodus 14:10–31 Hebrews 7:23—8:13 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VI, 7–14

Psalm 37 Psalm 76 Psalm 102 Exodus 13:17—14:9 Hebrews 7:1–22* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VI, 1–6

Psalm 135 Psalm 136 Psalm 51 Exodus 12:29—13:16 Hebrews 6:1–20* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, V, 23–27

Psalm 37 Psalm 110 Psalm 38 Exodus 12:1–28 Hebrews 5:1–14* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, V, 16–22

Psalm 89 Psalm 32 Exodus 10:21—11:10 Hebrews 4:1–16 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, V, 11–15

Psalm 88 Psalm 77 Psalm 6 Exodus 9:29—10:20 Hebrews 3:1–19* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, V, 7–10

Psalm 35 Psalm 71 Psalm 143 Exodus 9:1–28 Hebrews 2:1–18* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, V, 1–6

Psalm 71 Psalm 45 Psalm 130 Exodus 8:1–32 Hebrews 1:1–14* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IV, 37–40

Psalm 78 Psalm 51 Exodus 7:1–25 Mark 16:1–20 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IV, 33–36

Psalm 22 Psalm 38 Exodus 5:1—6:1 Mark 15:33–47 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IV, 21–32

Psalm 69 Psalm 32 Exodus 4:19–31 Mark 15:16–32 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IV, 14–20

Psalm 18 Psalm 23 Psalm 6 Exodus 4:1–18 Mark 15:1–15* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IV, 6–13

Psalm 39 Psalm 5 Psalm 143 Exodus 2:23—3:22 Mark 14:53–72* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IV, 1–5

Psalm 31 Psalm 116 Psalm 130 Exodus 2:1–22 Mark 14:32–52* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 59–67

Psalm 129 Psalm 81 Psalm 102 Exodus 1:1–22 Mark 14:12–31* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 54–58

Psalm 44 Psalm 51 Genesis 49:29—50:26 Mark 14:1–11 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 44–53

Psalm 77 Psalm 17 Psalm 38 Genesis 47:1–31 Mark 13:24–37* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 36–43

Psalm 82 Psalm 18 Psalm 32 Genesis 45:1–28 Mark 13:1–23* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 30–35

Psalm 26 Psalm 16 Psalm 6 Genesis 44:1–34 Mark 12:28–44* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 24–29

Psalm 37 Psalm 143 Genesis 43:1–28 Mark 12:13–27 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 18–23

Psalm 3 Psalm 7 Psalm 130 Genesis 42:1–38 Mark 12:1–12* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 8–17

Psalm 60 Psalm 102 Genesis 41:28–57 Mark 11:20–33 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 1–7

Psalm 11 Psalm 118 Psalm 51 Genesis 41:1–27 Mark 11:1–19* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 84–90

Psalm 49 Psalm 102 Genesis 40:1–23 Mark 10:32–52 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 74–83

Psalm 106 Psalm 32 Genesis 39:1–23 Mark 10:13–31 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 67–73

Psalm 31 Psalm 6 Genesis 37:1–36 Mark 10:1–12 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 61–66

Psalm 105 Psalm 143 Genesis 35:1–29 Mark 9:33–50 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 55–60

Psalm 38 Psalm 54 Psalm 130 Genesis 29:1–30 Mark 9:14–32* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 48–54

Psalm 129 Psalm 73 Psalm 102 Genesis 27:30—28:22 Mark 9:1–13* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 39–47

Psalm 2 Psalm 51 Genesis 27:1–29 Mark 8:22–38 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 27–38

Psalm 13 Psalm 59 Exodus 15:1–18 Hebrews 9:1–28 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VI, 15–20

Psalm 118 Psalm 38 Genesis 24:32–67 Mark 8:1–21 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 24–26

Psalm 28 Psalm 32 Genesis 24:1–31 Mark 7:24–37 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 18–23

Psalm 66 Psalm 6 Genesis 22:1–19 Mark 7:1–23 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 14–17

Psalm 126 Psalm 127 Psalm 143 Genesis 21:1–21 Mark 6:35–56* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 9–13

Psalm 91 Psalm 130 Genesis 18:1–15 Mark 6:14–34 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 5–8

Psalm 139 Psalm 102 Genesis 16:1—17:22 Mark 6:1–13 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 1–4

Psalm 32 Psalm 3 Psalm 51 Genesis 15:1–21 Mark 5:21–43* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, I, 58–62

Psalm 73 Psalm 133 Psalm 38 Genesis 13:1–18 Mark 5:1–20* Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, I, 50–57

Psalm 27
Psalm 31
2 Chronicles 32:1–22
Colossians 1:1–23
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IX, X, XI, 58–59

Psalm 94
2 Chronicles 31:1–21
Philippians 4:1–23
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, VII, 36–50

Readings* Psalm 44 * Psalm 100 * 2 Chronicles 29:1–24 * Philippians 3:1–21 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, VII, 25–35

Psalm 58
Psalm 53
2 Kings 9:1—10:29
Philippians 2:12–30
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, VII, 16–24

Readings* Psalm 61 * Psalm 59 * 2 Kings 6:1–23 * Philippians 1:21—2:11 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, VII, 1–15

Readings* Psalm 71 * Psalm 69 * 2 Kings 5:9–27 * Philippians 1:1–20 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 269–279

Readings* Psalm 131 * Psalm 77 * 2 Kings 4:38—5:8 * Ephesians 6:1–24 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 262–268

Readings* Psalm 127 * Psalm 128 * 2 Kings 4:8–37 * Ephesians 5:15–33 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 257–261

Psalm 56
2 Kings 2:19–25; 4:1–7
Ephesians 4:25—5:14
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 249–256

Readings* Psalm 90 * Psalm 107 * 2 Kings 2:2–18 * Ephesians 4:1–24 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 241–248 CommemorationToday we commemorate Moses. Greatest amongst the Old Testament prophets, Moses spoke with God ‘face to face’. Moses’ life was divided into three parts of forty years each: First, he lived in Egypt in the royal court, having been rescued by the daughter of pharaoh (and the intervention of God); second, he lived as a shepherd in the land of Midian after fleeing Egypt; and, third, he led Israel during the wandering in the desert. Prohibited from entering the Promised Land due to disobedience at Meribah, Moses was nevertheless allowed to view the land from Mount Nebo, where he then died and was buried (in an unknown location) by God.

Readings Psalm 119:57–64 * Psalm 108 * 1 Kings 19:1–21 * Ephesians 3:1–21 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 235–240 CommemorationToday we commemorate Gregory the Great, Pastor*. Gregory served both as mayor and, later, as bishop of Rome. Before entering full-time service in the Church, Gregory helped to strengthen a Rome weakened by enemy invasions and plague, and sold his considerable possessions and donated the proceeds to help the poor. As bishop of Rome, Gregory contributed to the Church by establishing a Church Year calendar, which some church bodies still use to this day, and overseeing musical and liturgical development, advancing missionary work in Northern Europe, and composing a book on pastoral care that would long serve as a standard in the Church.

Readings* Psalm 135 * 1 Kings 18:20–40 * Ephesians 2:1–22 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 223–234 CommemorationToday we commemorate Hannah. The favored wife of her husband, Elkanah, Hannah suffered through years of barrenness, but never gave up hope in the Lord. For her devotion, she was repaid with the birth of a son, Samuel, whom she dedicated to the service of the Lord. Hannah’s prayer of thanksgiving foreshadows the Magnificat, the Song of Mary, which would come centuries later.

Readings* Psalm 47 * Psalm 8 * 1 Kings 18:1–19 * Ephesians 1:1–23 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 213–222 CommemorationToday we commemorate Joshua, son of Nun, of the tribe of Ephraim. Most noted for his succession of Moses as Israel’s commander-in-chief, Joshua led a life of devotion to and faith in God. From defeating the Amalekites and being in charge of the tent of meeting to scouting the land of Canaan and leading Israel across the Jordan, Joshua showed steadfast faith in God and His promises. Joshua is especially noted for his final address, in which he, like Moses before him, presented the Israelites with the path of life and the path of death, the path of obedience to God and the path of rebellion, and in which he spoke his most famous words: “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Psalm 68
Psalm 70
1 Kings 16:29—17:24
2 Corinthians 9:1–15
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 205–212

Psalm 29
Psalm 75
1 Kings 12:20—13:34
2 Corinthians 8:1–24
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 195–204

Psalm 17
1 Kings 11:42—12:19
2 Corinthians 7:1–16
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 192–194

Psalm 48
1 Kings 11:1–26
2 Corinthians 6:1–18
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 183–191

Readings

Psalm 72 1 Kings 9:1–9, 10:1–13 2 Corinthians 5:1–21 Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 177–182

Commemoration Today we commemorate Monica, Mother of Augustine. Despite being widowed at a young age, Monica devoted herself to the welfare, spiritual and physical, of her children. Monica would follow her son, Augustine, to Rome and then to Milan, where she would finally see the fruit of her efforts (and the Holy Spirit’s work) as Augustine converted to Christianity.

Psalm 72
1 Kings 9:1–9, 10:1–13
2 Corinthians 5:1–21
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 177–182

Psalm 36
1 Kings 8:22–63
2 Corinthians 4:1–18
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 170–176

Psalm 27
1 Kings 5:1–18
2 Corinthians 1:23—2:17
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 160–166

Psalm 111
Psalm 49
1 Kings 3:1–15
2 Corinthians 1:1–22
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 153–159

Psalm 97
1 Kings 2:1–27
1 Corinthians 13:1–13
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 148–152

Psalm 139
1 Kings 1:1–35
1 Corinthians 12:14–31
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 144–147

Psalm 51
2 Samuel 12:1–25
1 Corinthians 12:1–13
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 140–143

Psalm 12
Psalm 22
2 Samuel 11:1–27
1 Corinthians 11:17–34
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 137–139

Psalm 107
Psalm 106
2 Samuel 7:18–29
1 Corinthians 10:23—11:16
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 133–136

Psalm 24
2 Samuel 7:1–17
1 Corinthians 9:24—10:22
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 124–132

Psalm 11
Psalm 84
2 Samuel 6:1–19
1 Corinthians 9:1–23
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 119–123

Psalm 132
2 Samuel 5:1–25
1 Corinthians 8:1–13
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 112–118

Psalm 33
2 Samuel 1:1–27
1 Corinthians 7:25–40
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 104–111

Psalm 68
1 Samuel 31:1–13
1 Corinthians 7:1–24
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 97–103

Psalm 99
1 Samuel 28:3–25
1 Corinthians 6:1–20
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 89–96

Psalm 51
1 Samuel 26:1–25
1 Corinthians 5:1–13
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 82–88

Psalm 14
Psalm 53
1 Samuel 25:23–44
1 Corinthians 4:1–21
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 74–81

Psalm 94
1 Samuel 25:1–22
1 Corinthians 3:1–23
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 68–73

Psalm 62
1 Samuel 24:1–22
1 Corinthians 1:26—2:16
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 62–67

Psalm 144
1 Samuel 20:24–42
1 Corinthians 1:1–25
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 58–61

Psalm 92
1 Samuel 20:1–23
Acts 28:16–31
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 51–57

Psalm 21
1 Samuel 19:1–24
Acts 28:1–15
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 45–50

Psalm 56
1 Samuel 18:10–30
Acts 27:27–44
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 38–44

Psalm 68
1 Samuel 17:48—18:9
Acts 27:9–26
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 26–37

Psalm 71
Psalm 98
1 Samuel 17:20–47
Acts 26:24—27:8
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 15–25

Psalm 70
Psalm 75
1 Samuel 17:1–19
Acts 26:1–23
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 9–14

Psalm 80
1 Samuel 16:1–23
Acts 25:13–27
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, V, 1–8

Psalm 50
Psalm 130
1 Samuel 15:10–35
Acts 24:24—25:12
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 115–121

Psalm 119:41–48
Psalm 13
1 Samuel 14:47—15:9
Acts 24:1–23
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 107–114

Psalm 59
Psalm 57
1 Samuel 13:1–18
Acts 23:12–35
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 98–106

Psalm 119:17–24
Psalm 141
1 Samuel 12:1–25
Acts 22:30—23:11
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 88–97

Psalm 69
Psalm 70
1 Samuel 10:1–27
Acts 22:17–29
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 86–87

Psalm 63
Psalm 149
1 Samuel 9:1–27
Acts 21:37—22:16
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 75–85

Psalm 24
1 Samuel 8:1–22
Acts 21:15–36
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 61–74

Psalm 119:113–120
Psalm 141
1 Samuel 6:19—7:17
Acts 19:1–22
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 48–60

Psalm 137
Psalm 56
1 Samuel 5:1—6:16
Acts 18:1–28
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 36–47

Psalm 106
1 Samuel 4:1–22
Acts 16:23–40
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 22–35

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Readings * Psalm 119:57–64 * Psalm 115 * 1 Samuel 3:1–21 * Acts 16:1–22 * Apology of the Augsburg Confession, IV, 12–21

Reader Corey J. Mahler

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Psalm 82
Psalm 136
1 Samuel 2:18–36
Acts 15:22–41
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, III and IV, 1–11

Psalm 20
Psalm 131
1 Samuel 1:21—2:17
Galatians 6:1–18
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, II, 35–51

Psalm 92
1 Samuel 1:1–20
Galatians 5:1–26
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, II, 23–34

Psalm 21
Judges 16:4–30
Galatians 4:12–31
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, II, 5–22

Psalm 33
Psalm 27
Judges 15:1—16:3
Galatians 3:23—4:11
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, I and II, 1–4

Psalm 119:1–8
Psalm 1
Judges 14:1–20
Galatians 3:1–22
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Introduction, 1–19

Psalm 71
Judges 13:1–25
Galatians 2:1–21
Augsburg Confession, Conclusion

Psalm 118
Psalm 108
Judges 7:1–23
Galatians 1:1–24
Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 61–78

Psalm 5
Judges 6:25–40
Acts 15:6–21
Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 43–60

Psalm 125
Psalm 7
Judges 6:1–24
Acts 14:19—15:5
Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 30–42

Psalm 138
Psalm 86
Judges 4:1–24
Acts 14:1–18
Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 19–29

Psalm 16
Psalm 139
Judges 3:7–31
Acts 13:42–52
Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 1–18

Psalm 2
Psalm 78
Judges 2:6–23
Acts 13:13–41
Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 44–62

Psalm 100
Psalm 5
Joshua 24:1–31
Acts 13:1–12
Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 24–43

Psalm 68
Psalm 149
Joshua 23:1–16
Acts 12:1–25
Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 1–23

Psalm 50
Psalm 113
Joshua 10:1–25
Acts 11:19–30
Augsburg Confession, XXVI, 21–45

Psalm 84
Psalm 45
Joshua 8:1–28
Acts 11:1–18
Augsburg Confession, XXVI, 1–20

Psalm 51
Psalm 60
Joshua 7:1–26
Acts 10:34–48
Augsburg Confession, XXV

Psalm 47
Psalm 75
Joshua 6:6–27
Acts 10:18–33
Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 21–41

Psalm 114
Psalm 144
Joshua 5:1—6:5
Acts 10:1–17
Augsburg Confession, XXIV

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Psalm 103 Joshua 4:1–24 Acts 9:23–43 Augsburg Confession, XXIII

Commemoration Today we celebrate the Festival of St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles. Early Christian tradition holds that Ss. Peter and Paul were martyred on the same day in Rome under the persecution of Nero. In addition to their joint commemoration on June 29th (a festival the Church has observed since the third century or so), Ss. Peter and Paul are also commemorated separately in the calendar — St. Peter on the 18th of January for his confession of Christ and Paul on the 25th of January for his conversion. Both Peter and Paul are held up in Scripture as examples of men who, although flawed, became staunch defenders of and evangelists for the faith.

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Psalm 89
Psalm 97
Joshua 3:1–17
Acts 9:1–22
Augsburg Confession, XII

Psalm 51
Joshua 2:1–24
Acts 8:26–40
Augsburg Confession, XXI

Psalm 31
Joshua 1:1–18
Acts 8:1–25
Augsburg Confession, XX, 19–40

Psalm 119:41–48
Psalm 73
Proverbs 31:10–31
John 21:1–25
Augsburg Confession, XX, 1–18

Psalm 85
Proverbs 30:1–33
John 20:19–31
Augsburg Confession, XVII–XIX

Psalm 139
Psalm 16
Proverbs 27:1–24
John 20:1–18
Augsburg Confession, XIV–XVI

Psalm 22
Proverbs 25:1–22
John 19:23–42
Augsburg Confession, XII–XIII

Psalm 22
Psalm 21
Proverbs 24:1–22
John 19:1–22
Augsburg Confession, IX–XI

Psalm 45
Proverbs 22:22—23:12
John 18:15–40
Augsburg Confession, VII–VIII

Psalm 31
Psalm 102
Proverbs 22:1–21
John 18:1–14
Augsburg Confession, V–VI

Psalm 86
Proverbs 20:1–25
John 17:1–26
Augsburg Confession, III–IV

Psalm 107
Proverbs 17:1–28
John 16:17–33
Augsburg Confession, I–II

Psalm 147
Proverbs 16:1–24
John 16:1–16
Augsburg Confession, Preface, 12–24

Psalm 51
Psalm 10
Proverbs 15:1–29
John 15:12–27
Augsburg Confession, Preface, 1–11

Psalm 66
Proverbs 14:1–27
John 15:1–11
Small Catechism, Table of Duties V–XIII

Psalm 68
Psalm 85
Proverbs 13:1–25
John 14:18–31
Small Catechism, Table of Duties I-IV

Psalm 37
Psalm 101
Proverbs 10:1–23
John 14:1–17
Small Catechism, Morning & Evening Prayer and Asking a Blessing & Returning Thanks

Psalm 34
Psalm 109
Proverbs 9:1–18
John 13:21–38
Small Catechism, VI

Psalm 116
Psalm 132
Proverbs 8:22–36
John 13:1–20
Small Catechism, V

Psalm 77
Psalm 106
Proverbs 8:1–21
John 12:36b–50
Small Catechism, IV

Psalm 36
Psalm 44
Proverbs 5:1–23
John 12:20–36a
Small Catechism, III

Psalm 119:9–16
Psalm 118
Proverbs 4:1–27
John 12:1–19
Small Catechism, II

Readings* Psalm 119:169–176 * Psalm 89 * Proverbs 3:5–24 * John 11:38–57 * Small Catechism, I PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings Psalm 72 * Psalm 63 * Proverbs 1:1–33 * John 11:1–37 * Small Catechism, Preface, 1–27 CommemorationToday we commemorate Boniface of Mainz, Missionary to the Germans*. Born in England, educated as a monk, and ordained a presbyter, Boniface decided to become a missionary. Granted a papal commission in AD 719, Boniface set to work planting, organizing, and reforming churches in Hesse, Thuringia, and Bavaria. In AD 743, now as an archbishop, Boniface was assigned to the See of Mainz. A little over a decade later, in AD 754, Boniface was martyred by a group of pagans while working in the Netherlands. Boniface is remembered for his faith and his tireless work in spreading the Word to Germanic Europe.

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Readings* Psalm 46 * Numbers 35:9–30 * Luke 24:28–53 * the Three Ecumenical Creeds PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 97 * Psalm 85 * Numbers 31:1–27 * Luke 24:1–27 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XII, 39–40 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 132 * Psalm 38 * Numbers 27:12–23 * Luke 23:26–56 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XII, 28–38 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Psalm 22
Psalm 102
Numbers 23:4–28
Luke 22:47–71
Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 94–96

Readings* Psalm 94 * Psalm 149 * Numbers 22:21—23:3 * Luke 22:24–46 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 87–93 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 128 * Psalm 72 * Numbers 22:1–20 * Luke 22:1–23 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 76–86 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 135 * Psalm 58 * Numbers 21:10–35 * Luke 21:20–38 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 65-75 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 116 * Psalm 109 * Numbers 20:22—21:9 * Luke 20:45—21:19 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 53–64 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 78 * Psalm 110 * Numbers 20:1–21 * Luke 20:19–44 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 45–52 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings Psalm 80 * Psalm 91 * Numbers 16:41—17:13 * Luke 20:1–18 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 38–44 CommemorationToday we commemorate Bede the Venerable, Theologian*. Bede was the last of the Early Church Fathers. Placed in a monastery at the age of seven, Bede rarely left his monastery home and devoted his life to teaching and writing. A prolific writer, Bede produced both histories and theological works — his commentaries are still used today. Bede’s most well-known disciple, Cuthbert, reported that Bede was working on translating the Gospel of John at the time of his death. Bede is buried in Durham Cathedral.

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Readings* Psalm 118 * Psalm 9 * Numbers 16:23–40 * Luke 19:29–48 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 33–37 CommemorationToday we commemorate Esther. Esther, who is the heroine of the Biblical book that bears her name, became the queen of King Ahasuerus. Using her position of power, Esther was able to uncover a plot to exterminate her people and have the architect of that plot hanged, and his office filled by her uncle and guardian, Mordecai. Esther’s story reveals to us how God works to preserve His saints and to deliver them from evil.

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Readings* Psalm 111 * Psalm 45 * Numbers 16:1–22 * Luke 19:11–28 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 27–32 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 146 * Psalm 142 * Numbers 14:26–45 * Luke 18:35—19:10 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, X, 14-26 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings Psalm 81 * Psalm 9 * Numbers 14:1–25 * Luke 18:18–34 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 8–13 CommemorationToday we commemorate Emperor Constantine, Christian Ruler, and Helena, Mother of Constantine*. Emperor Constantine converted from paganism to Christianity and became both a defender and a supporter of the Church. Pursuant to the Edict of Milan, issued in AD 313, persecution of Christians became illegal in the Roman Empire. And it was Constantine who called the Council of Nicaea in AD 325; it was this council that defined and defended orthodox Christianity. Helena, Constantine’s mother, took a particular interest in archaeology and in locating historical sites related to Christianity; she would become one of the first Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land, and she identified a number of Biblical sites — some of which are still, to this day, maintained as places of worship.

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Readings* Psalm 119:97–104 * Psalm 122 * Numbers 13:1–3, 17–33 * Luke 18:1–17 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, XI, 1–7 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 77 * Psalm 8 * Numbers 11:24—12:16 * Luke 17:20–37 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, X, 26–31 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Psalm 130 Psalm 47 Numbers 11:1–35 Luke 17:1–19 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, X, 19–25

Psalm 62 Psalm 19 Numbers 10:11–36 Luke 16:19–31 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, X, 13–18

Psalm 85 Psalm 18 Numbers 9:1–23 Luke 16:1–18 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, X, 5–12

Psalm 103 Psalm 70 Numbers 8:5–26 Luke 15:11–32 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IX and X, 1-4

Psalm 135 Psalm 60 Numbers 3:1–16, 39–48 Luke 14:25—15:10 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 88–96

Psalm 63 Psalm 78 Leviticus 26:21–44 Luke 14:1–24 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 85–87

Psalm 119:33–40 Psalm 81 Leviticus 26:1–20 Luke 13:18–35 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 77–84

Psalm 52 Psalm 107 Leviticus 24:1–23 Luke 12:54—13:17 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 71–76

Psalm 116 Psalm 123 Leviticus 23:23–44 Luke 12:35–53 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 66–70

Psalm 127 Psalm 92 Leviticus 23:1–22 Luke 12:13–34 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 61–65

Readings* Psalm 31 * Psalm 25 * Leviticus 21:1–24 * Luke 12:1–12 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 53–60 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings Psalm 37 * Psalm 150 * Leviticus 20:1–27 * Luke 11:37–54 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 46–52 CommemorationToday we commemorate C. F. W. Walther, Theologian*. Father of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther emigrated from Saxony in Germany with other Lutherans in 1839. Settling in Missouri, he served as pastor of several congregations in St. Louis, founded Concordia Seminary, and was instrumental in the formation of the LCMS in 1847. Walther would serve as president of the Synod from 1847 to 1850 and then again from 1864 to 1878. Walther worked tirelessly to promote Confessional Lutheranism in the US. A prolific writer and speaker, Walther’s works are still widely used today, particularly including his book on the distinction between Law and Gospel.

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Readings* Psalm 36 * Psalm 39 * Leviticus 19:9–37 * Luke 11:14–36 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 38–45 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 119:1–8 * Psalm 116 * Leviticus 18:1—19:8 * Luke 11:1–13 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 31–37 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings Psalm 17 * Psalm 89 * Leviticus 17:1–16 * Luke 10:23–42 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 23–30 CommemorationToday we commemorate Friedrich Wyneken, Pastor and Missionary*. Along with C. F. W. Walther and Wilhelm Sihler, Friedrich Wyneken was one of the founding fathers of the LCMS. Born in Germany in 1810, Wyneken came to Baltimore, Maryland, in 1838, and then accepted a call to Friedheim and Fort Wayne in Indiana. During his life, Wyneken would serve as missionary in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, including among the Amerindian population; would help found — along with Wilhelm Loehe and Sihler — Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne; and would serve as the second president of the LCMS. Wyneken is remembered for his dedication to preaching and spreading the Word of God and for his commitment to right doctrine and the Lutheran faith.

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Readings* Psalm 19 * Psalm 50 * Leviticus 16:1–24 * Luke 10:1–22 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 16–22 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings Psalm 25 * Psalm 141 * Leviticus 10:1–20 * Luke 9:37–62 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 7–15 CommemorationToday we commemorate Athanasius of Alexandria, Pastor and Confessor*. Born in Alexandria around AD 295, Athanasius would later serve as bishop of that city — a post he held for forty-five years. At the Council of Nicaea in AD 325, Athanasius defended Christian orthodoxy against the Arian heretics. Exiled five times and nearly murdered twice, Athanasius remained steadfast in his faith and lived his final days restored to his ecclesiastical office. The Athanasian Creed is named in his honor, because it confesses the truth of the divinity of Christ, which Athanasius championed during his life.

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Readings* Psalm 119:129–138 * Psalm 96 * Leviticus 9:1–24 * Luke 9:18–36 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VIII, 1–6 FestivalToday we celebrate the festival of St. Philip and St. James, Apostles. St. Philip, from Bethsaida in Galilee, was one of the first disciples called by Christ. In turn, Philip would bring Nathanael to Jesus. According to tradition, Philip labored and died in Phrygia. St. James, son of Alphaeus and Mary (one of the faithful women who stood at the foot of the cross), is little mentioned in the New Testament and there are no sure records concerning his work after the resurrection or his death. We commemorate these two men as followers of and workers for Jesus Christ, our Lord.

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Readings* Psalm 45 * Psalm 132 * Leviticus 8:1–36 * Luke 9:1–17 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 124–128 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 41 * Psalm 76 * Exodus 40:17–38 * Luke 8:40–56 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 116–123 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 107 * Psalm 115 * Exodus 39:32—40:16 * Luke 8:22–39 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 107–115 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 119:145–152 * Psalm 20 * Exodus 38:21—39:31 * Luke 8:1–21 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 104–106 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 84 * Psalm 23 * Exodus 34:29—35:21 * Luke 7:36–50 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 91–103 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 86 * Psalm 34 * Exodus 34:1–28 * Luke 7:18–35 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 85–90 FestivalToday we celebrate the Festival of St. Mark, Evangelist. Author of the second Gospel, Mark was originally from Jerusalem, where his mother’s home served as the center of the Church in that city. Mark would accompany Paul and Barnabas from Jerusalem to Antioch and then from Antioch on Paul’s first missionary journey. Barnabas would then go on a second missionary journey with Mark to Cyprus. Tradition holds that Mark was instrumental in founding the Church in Alexandria, where he served as the first bishop and died a martyr’s death.

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Readings Psalm 80 * Psalm 27 * Exodus 33:1–23 * Luke 7:1–17 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 77–84 CommemorationToday we commemorate Johann Walter, Kantor*. Having begun his service — as a composer and bass singer — in the court of Frederick the Wise at the age of twenty-one, Johann Walter would go on to publish a collection of hymns that would become the basis of many subsequent hymnals. Walter would serve for a total of thirty years as kantor in the cities of Torgau and Dresden. Additionally, he aided Martin Luther in the preparation of the German Mass.

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Readings* Psalm 119:49–56 * Psalm 79 * Exodus 32:15–35 * Luke 6:39–49 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 73–76 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 106 * Psalm 68 * Exodus 32:1–14 * Luke 6:20–38 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 69–72 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings Psalm 92 * Exodus 31:1–18 * Luke 6:1–19 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 62–68 CommemorationToday we commemorate Anselm of Canterbury, Theologian. Born in Italy, St. Anselm is most strongly and closely associated with England, where he served as Archbishop of Canterbury for many years. A brilliant scholar and writer, Anselm is best remembered for his work Why God Became Man*, which professes Christ crucified for sinners.

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Readings Psalm 119:25–32 * Psalm 9 * Exodus 25:1–22 * Luke 5:17–39 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 59–61 CommemorationToday we commemorate Johannes Bugenhagen, Pastor*. Appointed pastor of Wittenberg in 1523, due to the efforts of Martin Luther, Bugenhagen would serve for several decades in that post. During this time, Bugenhagen would help translate the New Testament (into Low German), write a commentary on the Psalms, and help to organize the Lutheran Church in Germany and Denmark. After Luther’s death, Bugenhagen would help care for Luther’s widow and children.

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Readings* Psalm 99 * Psalm 79 * Exodus 24:1–18 * Luke 5:1–16 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 52–58 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 26 * Psalm 41 * Exodus 23:14–33 * Luke 4:31–44 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 48–51 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 146 * Psalm 103 * Exodus 22:20—23:13 * Luke 4:16–30 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 42–47 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 119:9–16 * Psalm 91 * Exodus 20:1–24 * Luke 4:1–15 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 35–41 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 30 * Psalm 68 * Exodus 19:1–25 * Hebrews 13:1–21 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 28–34 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 145 * Psalm 94 * Exodus 18:5–27 * Hebrews 12:1–24 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 17–27 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 114 * Psalm 136 * Exodus 17:1–16 * Hebrews 11:1–29 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 9–16 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 134 * Psalm 135 * Exodus 16:13–35 * Hebrews 10:19–39 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VII, 1–8 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 81 * Psalm 40 * Exodus 15:19—16:12 * Hebrews 10:1–18 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VI, 21-26 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 13 * Psalm 59 * Exodus 15:1–18 * Hebrews 9:1–28 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VI, 15-20 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 96 * Psalm 107 * Exodus 14:10–31 * Hebrews 7:23—8:13 * Formula of Concord, VI, 7–14 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 37 * Psalm 76 * Psalm 102 * Exodus 13:17—14:9 * Hebrews 7:1–22 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, VI, 1-6 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 135 * Psalm 136 * Psalm 51 * Exodus 12:29—13:16 * Hebrews 6:1–20 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, V, 23–27 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 37 * Psalm 110 * Exodus 12:1–28 * Hebrews 5:1–14 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, V, 16–22 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 89 * Psalm 32 * Exodus 10:21—11:10 * Hebrews 4:1–16 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, V, 11–15 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 88 * Psalm 77 * Psalm 6 * Exodus 9:29—10:20 * Hebrews 3:1–19 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, V, 7–10 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 35 * Psalm 71 * Psalm 143 * Exodus 9:1–28 * Hebrews 2:1–18 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, V, 1–6 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 71 * Psalm 45 * Psalm 130 * Psalm 118 * Exodus 8:1–32 * Hebrews 1:1–14 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IV, 37–40 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 78 * Psalm 51 * Exodus 7:1–25 * Mark 16:1–20 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IV, 33–36 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings Psalm 22 * Psalm 38 * Exodus 5:1—6:1 * Mark 15:33–47 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IV, 21–32 CommemorationToday we commemorate Joseph, Patriarch*. Son of the patriarch Jacob and his beloved wife Rachel, Joseph was sold into slavery in Egypt by his brothers, who told his father that he was dead. Unjustly accused in Egypt, because he refused the invitation of his master’s wife to commit adultery with her, Joseph was thrown into prison, where he interpreted dreams for two fellow prisoners. When pharaoh, some time later, had a pair of dreams that none of his wise men could interpret, one of the men who had been in prison with Joseph recalled the earlier interpretation of his dream and Joseph was called to stand before pharaoh. God granted Joseph the right interpretation of pharaoh’s dreams, and Joseph was made overseer of Egypt — instructed and empowered to preserve Egypt from the coming years of famine. Eventually, Joseph’s brothers would come from Canaan to Egypt to buy grain (as the famine was severe and widespread). Joseph used the opportunity to test them, to see what kind of men they had become. Finally reunited with his brothers and, later, his father, Joseph lived to old age in Egypt and was embalmed, but his body was transported from Egypt to the Promised Land when the OT Israelites were later led out of Egypt during the Exodus. Joseph is remembered, in particular, for his uprightness and for his forgiveness of his brothers.

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Readings* Psalm 69 * Psalm 32 * Exodus 4:19–31 * Mark 15:16–32 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IV, 14–20 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 18 * Psalm 23 * Psalm 6 * Exodus 4:1–18 * Mark 15:1–15 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IV, 6–13 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 39 * Psalm 5 * Psalm 143 * Exodus 2:23—3:22 * Mark 14:53–72 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, IV, 1–5 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 31 * Psalm 116 * Psalm 130 * Exodus 2:1–22 * Mark 14:32–52 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 59–67 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 129 * Psalm 81 * Psalm 102 * Exodus 1:1–22 * Mark 14:12–31 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 54–58 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 44 * Psalm 51 * Genesis 49:29—50:26 * Mark 14:1–11 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 44–53 FeastToday we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord. The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced that she had found favor with the Lord and would bear a son. The same Spirit that hovered over the water back in Genesis would “come upon” and “overshadow” Mary, and conceive in her virgin womb Christ, our Lord and Savior. The Ancient Church believed the crucifixion took place on the 25th, and so we celebrate the Annunciation on the same day, as the day of one’s conception and the day of one’s death were linked in antiquity.

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Readings* Psalm 77 * Psalm 17 * Psalm 38 * Genesis 47:1–31 * Mark 13:24–37 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 36–43 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 82 * Psalm 18 * Psalm 32 * Genesis 45:1–28 * Mark 13:1–23 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 30–35 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 26 * Psalm 16 * Psalm 6 * Genesis 44:1–34 * Mark 12:28–44 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 24–29 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 37 * Psalm 143 * Genesis 43:1–28 * Mark 12:13–27 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 18–23 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 3 * Psalm 7 * Psalm 130 * Genesis 42:1–38 * Mark 12:1–12 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 8–17 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 60 * Psalm 102 * Genesis 41:28–57 * Mark 11:20–33 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, III, 1–7 FestivalToday we celebrate the Festival of St. Joseph, Guardian of Jesus. Believing the words of the angel who instructed him not to fear to take Mary, then pregnant with Christ, as his wife, Joseph showed himself to be a just and believing man. Serving as Christ’s earthly guardian, Joseph protected and provided for Mary and Jesus, led them in their flight to Egypt, and brought them back to Nazareth. Joseph is remembered for his faith, believing the bare word of God delivered by the angel, and for his role as a parent and guardian.

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Readings* Psalm 11 * Psalm 118 * Psalm 51 * Genesis 41:1–27 * Mark 11:1–19 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 84–90 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings Psalm 49 * Psalm 102 * Genesis 40:1–23 * Mark 10:32–52 * Formula of Concord: solid Declaration, II, 74–83 CommemorationToday we commemorate St. Patrick, Missionary to Ireland*. Born around AD 389 in Britain, St. Patrick is one of the best known saints. Captured by raiders as a teenager, he was transported to Ireland and forced to work as a shepherd. After escaping from captivity and living in France (as a monk), he returned to Ireland to spread the Gospel. Tradition holds that St. Patrick died on 17 March around the year AD 466.

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Readings* Psalm 106 * Psalm 32 * Genesis 39:1–23 * Mark 10:13–31 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 67–73 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 31 * Psalm 6 * Genesis 37:1–36 * Mark 10:1–12 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 61–66 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 105 * Psalm 143 * Genesis 35:1–29 * Mark 9:33–50 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 55-60 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 38 * Psalm 54 * Psalm 130 * Genesis 29:1–30 * Mark 9:14–32 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 48-54 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 129 * Psalm 79 * Psalm 102 * Genesis 27:30—28:22 * Mark 9:1–13 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 39–47 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 2 * Psalm 51 * Genesis 27:1–29 * Mark 8:22–38 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 27–38 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 118 * Psalm 38 * Genesis 24:32–67 * Mark 8:1–21 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 24–26 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 28 * Psalm 32 * Genesis 24:1–31 * Mark 7:24–37 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 18–23 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 66 * Psalm 6 * Genesis 22:1–19 * Mark 7:1–23 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 14–17 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings Psalm 126 * Psalm 127 * Psalm 143 * Genesis 21:1–21 * Mark 6:35–56 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 9–13 CommemorationToday we commemorate Perpetua and Felicitas, Martyrs*. In the third century AD, Roman Emperor Septimus Severus forbade converting to Christianity. Among the many who disobeyed his edict were Perpetua and Felicitas, a noblewoman and her maidservant. During their imprisonment, they witnessed to others in prison, even the jailer, who himself became a Christian. Executed on 07 March 203, Perpetua and Felicitas are remembered for the firmness of their faith — even unto death.

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Readings* Psalm 91 * Psalm 130 * Genesis 18:1–15 * Mark 6:14–34 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 5–8 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 139 * Psalm 102 * Genesis 16:1—17:22 * Mark 6:1–13 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 1–4 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 32 * Psalm 3 * Psalm 51 * Genesis 15:1–21 * Mark 5:21–43 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, I, 50–62 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 73 * Psalm 133 * Psalm 38 * Genesis 13:1–18 * Mark 5:1–20 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, I, 16–48 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 107 * Psalm 47 * Psalm 32 * Genesis 11:27—12:20 * Mark 4:21–41 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, I, 1–15 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 82 * Psalm 140 * Job 33:1–18 * John 10:22–42 * Formula of Concord: Epitome, VII, 1–20 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 66 * Psalm 119:169–176 * Job 31:1–40 * John 9:24–41 * Formula of Concord: Epitome, VI PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 146 * Psalm 119:89–96 * Job 30:16–31 * John 9:1–23 * Formula of Concord: Epitome, V PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 3 * Psalm 119:73–80 * Job 21:1–21 * John 8:39–59 * Formula of Concord: Epitome, IV, 5–19 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 112 * Psalm 119:57–64 * Job 20:1–29 * John 8:21–38 * Formula of Concord: Epitome, III, 12–23, & IV, 1–4 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings* Psalm 30 * Psalm 22 * Job 19:1–27 * John 8:1–20 * Formula of Concord: Epitome, III, 1–11 PodcastOvercastApple PodcastsSpotify

Readings Psalm 42 * Psalm 52 * Job 18:1–21 * John 7:32–53 * Formula of Concord: Epitome, II, 7–19 CommemorationToday we commemorate Polycarp of Smyrna, Pastor and Martyr. A disciple of John, Polycarp was bishop of Smyrna for many years before he was arrested, tried, and executed for his faith in approximately AD 155. The Martyrdom of Polycarp*, an eyewitness narrative, continues to encourage believers, particularly in times of persecution, even to this day.

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Psalm 25 Psalm 114 Job 17:1–16 John 7:14–31 Formula of Concord: Epitome, II, 1–6

Psalm 84 Psalm 64 Job 16:1–22 John 7:1–13 Formula of Concord: Epitome, I, 11–25

Psalm 16 Psalm 90 Job 15:1–35 John 6:60–71 Formula of Concord: Epitome, I, 1–10

Psalm 53 Psalm 30 Job 14:1–22 John 6:41–59 Formula of Concord: Epitome, Summary Content, Rule, and Norm

Psalm 105 Job 13:13–28 John 6:22–40* Smalcald Articles, III:XIV–XV

Psalm 37 Psalm 77 Job 13:1–12 John 6:1–21 Smalcald Articles, III:IX–XIII

Psalm 91 Psalm 119:1–8 Job 12:1–25 John 5:30–47 Smalcald Articles, III:VIII

Psalm 57 Psalm 1 Job 11:1–20 John 5:19–29 Smalcald Articles, III:IV–VIII

Psalm 119:153–160 Psalm 35 Job 10:1–22 John 5:1–18 Smalcald Articles, III:III, 29–45

Psalm 95 Psalm 70 Job 9:1–35 John 4:46–54 Smalcald Articles, III:III, 20–28

Psalm 71 Psalm 99 Job 8:1–22 John 4:27–45 Smalcald Articles, III:III, 10–19

Psalm 147 Job 7:1–21 John 4:7–26* Smalcald Articles, III:III, 1–9

Psalm 38 Job 6:14–30 John 3:22—4:6* Smalcald Articles, III:I–II

Psalm 23 Psalm 87 Job 6:1–13 John 3:1–21 Smalcald Articles, II:IV, 10–16

Psalm 69 Psalm 122 Job 5:1–27 John 2:13–25 Smalcald Articles, II:IV, 1–9

Psalm 4 Psalm 18 Job 4:1–21 John 2:1–12 Smalcald Articles, II:II, 25–29, :III

Psalm 77 Psalm 74 Job 3:11–26 John 1:35–51 Smalcald Articles, II:II, 11–24

Psalm 31 Psalm 88 Job 2:1—3:10 John 1:19–34 Smalcald Articles, II:II, 1–10

Psalm 127 Psalm 128 Job 1:1–22 John 1:1–18 Smalcald Articles, I, II:I

Psalm 47 Psalm 135 Zechariah 14:1–21 Titus 2:7—3:15 Smalcald Articles, Preface, 8–15

Psalm 75 Psalm 104 Zechariah 12:1—13:9 Titus 1:1—2:6 Smalcald Articles, Preface, 1–7

Psalm 28 Psalm 48 Zechariah 11:4–17 2 Timothy 4:1–18 Large Catechism, V, 75–87

Psalm 135 Psalm 68 Zechariah 10:1—11:3 * 2 Timothy 3:1–17* Large Catechism, V, 58–74

Psalm 33 Zechariah 9:1–17 2 Timothy 2:1–26* Large Catechism, V, 42–57

Psalm 107 Zechariah 8:1–23 2 Timothy 1:1–18* Large Catechism, V, 31–41

Psalm 12 Psalm 133 Zechariah 6:1—7:14 Romans 16:17–27 Large Catechism, V, 15–30

ReadingsPsalm 1Psalm 109Zechariah 4:1—5:11Romans 15:14–33Large Catechism, V, 1–14CommemorationToday we commemorate John Chrysostom, Preacher. Born around AD 347, St. John was instructed in the Christian faith by his mother, Anthusa. After holding a number of lesser offices, John became patriarch of Constantinople in AD 398. John was given the added name “Chrysostom”, which means ‘golden-mouthed’ in Greek, for his simple, but direct, messages that were beloved by all who heard them. Eventually exiled from Constantinople, after coming into conflict with the local authorities due to his determination to reform the church, the court, and the city, John continued to preach and write right up until his death in AD 407. His reported last words were “Glory be to God for all things! Amen.”Podcast

Psalm 18 Psalm 134 Zechariah 2:1—3:10 Romans 15:1–13 Large Catechism, IV, 68–86

Psalm 6 Psalm 67 Zechariah 1:1–21 Romans 14:1–23 Large Catechism, IV, 56–67

Psalm 131 Psalm 84 Joel 3:1–21 Romans 12:14—13:14 Large Catechism, IV, 47–55

Psalm 139 Psalm 81 Joel 2:18–32 Romans 11:25—12:13 Large Catechism, IV, 32–46

Psalm 69 Psalm 121 Joel 2:1–17 Romans 11:1–24 Large Catechism, IV, 17-31

Psalm 20 Psalm 13 Joel 1:1–20 Romans 10:1–21 Large Catechism, IV, 1–16

Psalm 117 Psalm 97 Ezekiel 47:1–23 Romans 9:19–33 Large Catechism, III, 112–124

Psalm 15 Psalm 126 Ezekiel 44:1–29 Romans 9:1–18 Large Catechism, III, 99–111

Psalm 44 Psalm 124 Ezekiel 40:1–4—41:1–12 Romans 8:18–39 Large Catechism, III, 85–98

Psalm 76 Psalm 137 Ezekiel 39:1–29 Romans 7:21—8:17 Large Catechism, III, 71–84

Psalm 36 Psalm 54 Ezekiel 38:1–23 Romans 7:1–20 Large Catechism, III, 59–70

Psalm 29 Ezekiel 37:15–28 Romans 6:1–23* Large Catechism, III, 49–58

Psalm 104 Psalm 79 Ezekiel 36:33—37:14 Romans 5:1–21 Large Catechism, III, 35–48

Psalm 32 Psalm 51 Ezekiel 36:13–28 Romans 4:1–25 Large Catechism, III, 25–34

Psalm 63 Psalm 59 Ezekiel 34:1–24 Romans 3:19–31 Large Catechism, III, 14–24

Psalm 7 Psalm 14 Ezekiel 33:1–20 Romans 3:1–18 Large Catechism, III, 1–13

Psalm 85 Psalm 58 Ezekiel 18:1–32 Romans 2:17–29 Large Catechism, II, 63–70

Psalm 62 Psalm 32 Ezekiel 3:12–27 Romans 2:1–16 Large Catechism, II, 55–62

Psalm 19 Psalm 100 Ezekiel 2:1—3:11 Romans 1:18–32 Large Catechism, II, 47–54

Psalm 46 Psalm 45 Ezekiel 1:1–28 Romans 1:1–17 Large Catechism, II, 34–46

Psalm 45 Psalm 72 Isaiah 66:1–20 Luke 3:21–38 Large Catechism, II, 25–33

Psalm 37 Psalm 10 Isaiah 65:8–25 Luke 3:1–20 Large Catechism, II, 9–24

Psalm 40 Psalm 65 Isaiah 63:15—65:7 Luke 2:41–52 Large Catechism, II, 1–8

Psalm 34
Psalm 50
Isaiah 7:10—8:8
1 Peter 3:1–22
Large Catechism, Short Preface, 14–28

Psalm 123
Psalm 7
Isaiah 6:1—7:9
1 Peter 2:13–25
Large Catechism, Short Preface, 1–13

Psalm 118
Isaiah 5:1–25
1 Peter 2:1–12
Large Catechism, Longer Preface, 14–20

Psalm 102
Psalm 85
Isaiah 2:1–22
1 Peter 1:13–25
Large Catechism, Longer Preface, 7–13

Psalm 66
Isaiah 1:1–28
1 Peter 1:1–12
Large Catechism, Longer Preface, 1–6

Psalm 75
Psalm 108
Daniel 6:1–28
Revelation 22:1–21
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 20-–27

Psalm 48
Daniel 5:1–30
Revelation 21:9–27
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 15–19

Psalm 41
Daniel 4:1–37
Revelation 21:1–8
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 11–14

Psalm 39
Psalm 38
Daniel 3:1–30
Revelation 20:1–15
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 6–10

Psalm 111
Psalm 92
Daniel 2:24–49
Revelation 19:1–21
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVIII, 1–5

Psalm 114
Psalm 16
Daniel 2:1–23
Revelation 18:1–24
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 64–69

Psalm 118
Daniel 1:1–21
Matthew 28:1–20
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 57–63

Psalm 20
Psalm 18
Jeremiah 38:1–28
Matthew 27:57–66
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 47–56

Psalm 22
Jeremiah 37:1–21
Matthew 27:33–56
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 40–46

Psalm 148
Jeremiah 33:1–22
Matthew 27:11–32
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 34–39

Psalm 54
Psalm 139
Jeremiah 31:1–34
Matthew 27:1–10
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 28–33

Psalm 51
Jeremiah 30:1–24
Matthew 26:57–75
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 24–27

Psalm 53
Psalm 55
Jeremiah 29:1–19
Matthew 26:36–56
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 18–23

Psalm 116
Psalm 50
Jeremiah 26:1–19
Matthew 26:20–35
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 11–17

Psalm 137
Psalm 130
Jeremiah 25:1–18
Matthew 26:1–19
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 9–10

Psalm 143
Psalm 105
Jeremiah 23:21–40
Matthew 25:31–46
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXVII, 1–8

Psalm 24
Psalm 25
Jeremiah 23:1–20
Matthew 25:14–30
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 96–99

Psalm 147
Jeremiah 22:1–23
Matthew 25:1–13
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 89–95

Psalm 143
Psalm 144
Jeremiah 20:1–18
Matthew 24:29–51
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 78–88

Psalm 121
Psalm 135
Jeremiah 11:1–23
Matthew 24:1–28
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 68–77

Psalm 118
Jeremiah 8:18—9:12
Matthew 23:13–39
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 60–67

Psalm 38
Jeremiah 7:1–29
Matthew 23:1–12
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 52–59

Psalm 110
Psalm 108
Jeremiah 5:1–19
Matthew 22:23–46
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 41–51

Psalm 15
Psalm 26
Jeremiah 3:6—4:2
Matthew 22:1–22
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 35–40

Psalm 118
Jeremiah 1:1–19
Matthew 21:23–46
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 30–34

Psalm 150
Psalm 147
Deuteronomy 34:1–12
Matthew 21:1–22
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 27–29

Psalm 46
Psalm 115
Deuteronomy 32:28–52
Matthew 20:17–34
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 22–26

Psalm 90
Deuteronomy 31:30—32:27
Matthew 20:1–16
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 16–21

Psalm 56
Psalm 58
Deuteronomy 31:1–29
Matthew 19:16–30
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 9–15

Psalm 127
Psalm 132
Deuteronomy 30:1–20
Matthew 19:1–15
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIV, 1–8

Psalm 20
Psalm 25
Deuteronomy 29:1–29
Matthew 18:21–35
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIII, 60–71

Psalm 12
Psalm 9
Deuteronomy 28:1–22
Matthew 18:1–20
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIII, 50–59

Psalm 93
Psalm 87
Deuteronomy 27:1–26
Matthew 17:14–27
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIII, 40–49

Psalm 99
Psalm 97
Deuteronomy 25:17—26:19
Matthew 17:1–13
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIII, 28–39

Psalm 107
Deuteronomy 24:10—25:10
Matthew 16:13–28
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIII, 18–27

Psalm 62
Psalm 119:137–144
Deuteronomy 21:1–23
Matthew 16:1–12
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIII, 7–17

Psalm 142
Psalm 91
Deuteronomy 20:1–20
Matthew 15:21–39
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXIII, 1–6

Psalm 138
Psalm 140
Deuteronomy 19:1–20
Matthew 15:1–20
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXII, 9–17

Psalm 80
Deuteronomy 18:1–22
Matthew 14:22–36
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXII, 1–8

Psalm 75
Psalm 77
Deuteronomy 17:1–20
Matthew 14:1–21
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXI, 38–44

Psalm 39
Psalm 38
Deuteronomy 15:19—16:22
Matthew 13:44–58
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXI, 31–37

Psalm 37
Deuteronomy 14:1—15:15
Matthew 13:24–43
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXI, 21–30

Psalm 119:33–40
Psalm 34
Deuteronomy 13:1–18
Matthew 13:1–23
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXI, 14–20

Psalm 114
Psalm 124
Deuteronomy 12:13–32
Matthew 12:38–50
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXI, 1–13

Psalm 111
Psalm 115
Deuteronomy 11:26—12:12
Matthew 12:22–37
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XX, 86–92

Psalm 119:97–104
Psalm 146
Deuteronomy 11:1–25
Matthew 12:1–21
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XX, 78–85

Psalm 23
Psalm 114
Deuteronomy 9:23—10:22
Matthew 11:20–30
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XVIII, 67–76, & XIX, 77

Psalm 106
Deuteronomy 9:1–22
Matthew 11:1–19
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XVI, 61–65, & XVII, 66

Psalm 103
Deuteronomy 8:1–20
Matthew 10:24–42
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XVI, 53–60

Psalm 126
Psalm 141
Deuteronomy 7:1–19
Matthew 10:1–23
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XV, 45–52

Psalm 121
Psalm 131
Deuteronomy 6:10–25
Matthew 9:18–38
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XV, 31–44

Psalm 91
Psalm 97
Deuteronomy 5:22—6:9
Matthew 9:1–17
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XV, 22–30

Psalm 86
Deuteronomy 5:1–21
Matthew 8:18–34
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XV, 13–21

Psalm 80
Deuteronomy 4:21–40
Matthew 8:1–17
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XI, 1–12

Psalm 119:9–16
Psalm 125
Deuteronomy 4:1–20
Matthew 7:13–29
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIV, 24–28

Psalm 3
Psalm 2
Deuteronomy 3:1–29
Matthew 7:1–12
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XIII, 14-23