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)

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)

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)

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)

Daily Readings for September 2 - 8

Sunday:
1 Kings 18:20-40
Ephesians 2:1-22

Monday:
1 Kings 19:1–21
Ephesians 3:1–2

Tuesday:
2 Kings 2:1–18
Ephesians 4:1–24

Wednesday:
2 Kings 2:19–25; 4:1–7
Ephesians 4:25—5:14

Thursday:
2 Kings 4:8–22, 32–37
Ephesians 5:15–33

Friday:
2 Kings 4:38—5:8
Ephesians 6:1–24

Saturday:
2 Kings 5:9–27
Philippians 1:1–20

Small Catechism for Memorizing - Trinity XIII (September 2)

Christian Questions with Their Answers

20. But what should you do if you are not aware of this need and have no hunger and thirst for the Sacrament?

To such a person no better advice can be given than this: first, he should touch his body to see if he still has flesh and blood. Then he should believe what the Scriptures say of it in Galatians 5 and Romans 7.

Second, he should look around to see whether he is still in the world, and remember that there will be no lack of sin and trouble, as Scriptures say in John 15-16 and in 1 John 2 and 5.

Third, he will certainly have the devil also around him, who with his lying and murdering day and night will let him have no peace, within or without, as the Scriptures picture him in John 8 and 16; 1 Peter 5; Ephesians 6; and 2 Timothy 2.

Bible Verse for Memorizing - Trinity XIII (September 2)

Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. (Romans 13:1-2)

New Teacher Appointed

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Gregory Chudy to our teaching staff. Mr. Chudy received the Bachelor of Arts degree in History and the Master in Teaching degree in Secondary Social Studies Education from the University of Virginia. Mr. Chudy’s teaching experience has ranged from tutoring children of immigrant and homeless families to managing an education program for youth ages 5 – 18 for the 4-H to teaching American History and Civics units at Western Albemarle High School in Crozet, VA. Mr. Chudy is fluent in Spanish and has a working knowledge of Ancient Greek. His professional qualifications include the Virginia Teacher Licensure with endorsement in Social Studies Education. He is a member of St. Athanasius Lutheran Church in Vienna.

On September 4, 2007, Immanuel Lutheran School will begin its 63rd year of providing outstanding education that is distinctly Christian. We are committed to continuing and expanding our classical academy approach, including instruction in Latin, mathematics, grammar, writing, history, and science.

For more information or to enroll your children, please call 703-549-7323, visit our web site (http://immanuelalexandria.org), or email school@immanuelalexandria.org.

Daily Readings for August 26 - September 1

Sunday:
1 Kings 8:22–30, 46–63
2 Corinthians 4:1–18

Monday:
1 Kings 9:1-9; 10:1-13
2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Tuesday:
1 Kings 11:1-26
2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Wednesday:
1 Kings 11:42—12:19
2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Thursday:
1 Kings 12:20—13:5, 33-34
2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Friday:
1 Kings 16:29—17:24
2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Saturday:
1 Kings 18:1-19
Ephesians 1:1-23

Small Catechism for Memorizing - Trinity XII (August 26)

Christian Questions with Their Answers

What motivated Christ to die and make full payment for your sins? His great love for His Father and for me and other sinners, as it is written in John 14; Romans 5; Galatians 2; and Ephesians 5.

Finally, why do you wish to go to the Sacrament? That I may learn to believe that Christ, out of great love, died for my sin, and also learn from Him to love God and my neighbor.

What should admonish and encourage a Christian to receive the Sacrament frequently? First, both the command and the promise of Christ the Lord. Second, his own pressing need, because of which the command, encouragement, and promise are given.

Bible Verse for Memorizing - Trinity XII (August 26)

And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13)

Daily Readings for August 19 - 25

Sunday:
2 Samuel 11:1–27
1 Corinthians 11:17–34

Monday:
2 Samuel 12:1–25
1 Corinthians 12:1–13

Tuesday:
1 Kings 1:1–4, 15–35
1 Corinthians 12:14–31

Wednesday:
1 Kings 2:1–27
1 Corinthians 13:1–13

Thursday:
1 Kings 3:1–15
2 Corinthians 1:1–22

Friday:
1 Kings 5:1–18
2 Corinthians 1:23—2:17

Saturday:
1 Kings 7:51—8:21
2 Corinthians 3:1–18