Thursday, September 27, 2007

Readings for October 1 - 6

Monday:
Luke 14:1-11
Hebrews 11:17-40

Tuesday:

Matthew 5:33-45
Hebrews 12:1-17

Wednesday:
Luke 23:33-43
Hebrews 13:1-25

Thursday:
1 Kings 21:1-16
James 1:1-15

Friday:
Genesis 3:1-8
James 2:1-13

Saturday:
1 Corinthians 1:1–9
Matthew 22:34–46

Small Catechism for Memorizing - Trinity XVII (September 30)

The Eighth Commandment: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or hurt his reputation, but defend him, speak well of him, and explain everything in the kindest way.

The Ninth Commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not scheme to get our neighbor’s inheritance or house, or get it in a way which only appears right, but help and be of service to him in keeping it.

Bible Verse for Memorizing - Trinity XVII (September 30)

"Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." (Luke 14:11)

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Readings for September 24 - 29

Monday:
Luke 7:11-17
Hebrews 7:1-28

Tuesday:
Genesis 13:1-12
Hebrews 8:1-13

Wednesday:
1 Kings 17:17-24
Hebrews 9:1-10

Thursday:
Luke 19:1-10
Hebrews 9:16-28

Friday:
Genesis 2:8-25
Hebrews 10:1-34

Saturday:
Ephesians 4:1–6
Luke 14:1–11

Small Catechism for Memorizing - Trinity XVI (September 23)

The Sixth Commandment: You shall not commit adultery.
What does this mean?
We should fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.

The Seventh Commandment: You shall not steal.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not take our neighbor’s money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help him to improve and protect his possessions and income.

Bible Verse for Memorizing - Trinity XVI (September 23)

"Whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all." (James 2:10)

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Readings for September 17 - 22

Monday:
Matthew 6:24-34
Titus 3:1-8


Tuesday:
Luke 2:41-52
Philemon 1-25


Wednesday:
1 Kings 17:8-16
Hebrews 1:1-14


Thursday:
Genesis 1:20-31
Hebrews 2:9-18


Friday:
Genesis 2:1-7
Matthew 9:9-13


Saturday:
Ephesians 3:13–21
Luke 7:11–17

Small Catechism for Memorizing - Trinity XV (September 16)

The Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and your mother.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.


The Fifth Commandment: You shall not murder.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.

Bible Verse for Memorizing - Trinity XV (September 16)

"Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on.... Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." (Matthew 6:25, 33)

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Daily Readings for September 9 - 15

Sunday:
2 Kings 6:1–23
Philippians 1:21—2:11


Monday:
2 Kings 9:1–13; 10:18–29
Philippians 2:12–30


Tuesday:
2 Chronicles 29:1–24
Philippians 3:1–21


Wednesday:
2 Chronicles 31:1–21
Philippians 4:1–23


Thursday:
2 Chronicles 32:1–22
Colossians 1:1–23


Friday:
2 Chronicles 33:1–25
Colossians 1:24—2:7


Saturday:
2 Chronicles 34:1–4, 8–11, 14–33
Colossians 2:8–23

Small Catechism for Memorizing - Trinity XIV (September 9)

The Second Commandment: You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.


The Third Commandment: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.

Bible Verse for Memorizing - Trinity XIV (September 9)

“And [the ten lepers] lifted up their voices and said, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’” (Luke 17:13)