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Readings and Memory Work - Palmarum (3-28-10)

Readings
Sunday:
Exodus 8:1-32
Hebrews 1:1-14

Monday:
Exodus 9:1-28
Hebrews 2:1-18

Tuesday:
Exodus 9:29—10:20
Hebrews 3:1-19

Wednesday:
Exodus 10:21—11:10
Hebrews 4:1-16

Thursday:
Exodus 12:1-28
Hebrews 5:1-14

Friday:
Exodus 12:29-32; 13:1-16
Hebrews 6:1-20

Saturday:
Exodus 13:17—14:9
Hebrews 7:1-22


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Isaiah writes about the Christ, “He was wounded for our transgression; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
What benefits does Baptism give? It works forgiveness of sins, rescues from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this, as the words and promises of God declare.

Which are these words and promises of God? Christ our Lord says in the last chapter of Mark: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.”
(Mark 16:16)

Readings and Memory Work - Judica (3-21-10)

Readings Sunday:
Exodus 1:1-22
Mark 14:12-31

Monday:
Exodus 2:1-22
Mark 14:32-52

Tuesday:
Exodus 2:23—3:22
Mark 14:53-72

Wednesday:
Exodus 4:1-18
Mark 15:1-15

Thursday:
Exodus 4:19-31
Mark 15:16-32

Friday:
Exodus 5:1—6:1
Mark 15:33-47

Saturday:
Exodus 7:1-25
Mark 16:1-20


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” (John 8:51)


Small Catechism for Memorizing  - The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
What is Baptism? Baptism is not just plain water, but it is the water included in God’s command and combined with God’s word.

Which is that word of God? Christ our Lord says in the last chapter of Matthew: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)

Readings and Memory Work - Laetare (March 14)

Readings:
Sunday:
Genesis 41:28-57
Mark 11:20-33

Monday:
Genesis 42:1-34, 38
Mark 12:1-12

Tuesday:
Genesis 43:1-28
Mark 12:13-27

Wednesday:
Genesis 44:1-18, 32-34
Mark 12:28-44

Thursday:
Genesis 45:1-20, 24-28
Mark 13:1-23

Friday:
Genesis 47:1-31
Mark 13:24-37

Saturday:
Genesis 49:28—50:7, 14-26
Mark 141:1-11


Bible Verse for Memorizing
If anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (1 John 2:1)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Lord’s Prayer
The Conclusion: For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

What does this mean? This means that I should be certain that these petitions are pleasing to our Father in heaven, and are heard by Him; for He Himself has commanded us to pray in this way and has promised to hear us. Amen, amen means “yes, yes, it shall be so.”

Readings and Memory Work - Oculi (3-7-10)

Readings:
Sunday:
Genesis 27:30-45; 28:10-22
Mark 9:1-13

Monday:
Genesis 29:1-30
Mark 9:14-32

Tuesday:
Genesis 35:1-29
Mark 9:33-50

Wednesday:
Genesis 37:1-36
Mark 10:1-12

Thursday:
Genesis 39:1-23
Mark 10:13-31

Friday:
Genesis 40:1-23
Mark 10:32-52

Saturday:
Genesis 41:1-27
Mark 11:1-19


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and keep it! (Luke 11:28)


Small Catechism for Memorizing  - The Lord’s Prayer
Seventh Petition: But deliver us from evil.

What does this mean? We pray in this petition, in summary, that our Father in heaven would rescue us from every evil of body and soul, possessions and reputation, and finally, when our last hour comes, give us a blessed end, and graciously take us from this valley of sorrow to Himself in heaven.

Readings and Memory Work - Reminiscere (February 28)

Readings:
Sunday:
Genesis 16:1-9, 15—17:22
Mark 6:1-13

Monday:
Genesis 18:1-15
Mark 6:14-34

Tuesday:
Genesis 21:1-21
Mark 6:35-56

Wednesday:
Genesis 22:1-19
Mark 7:1-23

Thursday:
Genesis 24:1-31
Mark 7:24-37

Friday:
Genesis 24:32-52, 61-67
Mark 8:1-21

Saturday:
Genesis 27:1-29
Mark 8:22-38


Bible Verse for Memorizing
This is the will of God, your sanctification. (1 Thessalonians 4:3)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Lord’s Prayer
Sixth Petition: And lead us not into temptation.

What does this mean? God tempts no one. We pray in this petition that God would guard and keep us so that the devil, the world, and our sinful nature may not deceive us or mislead us into false belief, despair, and other great shame and vice. Although we are attacked by these things, we pray that we may finally overcome them and win the victory.

Readings and Memory Work - Invocabit (February 21)

Readings
Sunday:
Genesis 4:1-26
Mark 2:18-28

Monday:
Genesis 6:1—7:5
Mark 3:1-19

Tuesday:
Genesis 7:11—8:12
Mark 3:20-35

Wednesday:
Genesis 8:13—9:17
Mark 4:1-20

Thursday:
Genesis 11:27—12:20
Mark 4:21-41

Friday:
Genesis 13:1-18
Mark 5:1-20

Saturday:
Genesis 15:1-21
Mark 5:21-43


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. (Matthew 4:4)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Lord’s Prayer
Fifth Petition: And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.

What does this mean? We pray in this petition that our Father in heaven would not look at our sins, or deny our prayer because of them. We are neither worthy of the things for which we pray, nor have we deserved them, but we ask that He would give them all to us by grace, for we daily sin much and surely deserve nothing but punishment. So we too will sincerely forgive and gladly do good to those who sin against us.

Readings and Memory Work - Sexagesima (February 7)

Readings
Sunday:
Job 4:1-21
John 2:1-12

Monday:
Job 5:1-27
John 2:13-25

Tuesday:
Job 6:1-13
John 3:1-21

Wednesday:
Job 6:14-30
John 3:22—4:6

Thursday:
Job 7:1-21
John 4:7-26

Friday:
Job 8:1-22
John 4:27-45

Saturday: Job 9:1-35
John 4:46-54


Bible Verse for Memorizing
[God] wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:4)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Lord’s Prayer
Third Petition: Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

What does this mean? The good and gracious will of God is done even without our prayer, but we pray in this petition that it may be done among us also.

How is God’s will done? God’s will is done when He breaks and hinders every evil plan and purpose of the devil, the world, and our sinful nature, which do not want us to hallow God’s name or let His kingdom come; and when He strengthens and keeps us firm in His Word and faith until we die. This is His good and gracious will.

Sunday School Cancelled 2/7

On Sunday, February 7, Scripture Study and Sunday School are cancelled. Divine Service will be held at 10 a.m.

Volunteers are invited to come early on Sunday morning and help clear snow. Please bring a shovel if possible. Don't worry about usual church attire – be warm and comfortable.

UPDATE: School Closed, Most Church Activities Cancelled

Immanuel Lutheran School is now CLOSED for Wednesday, February 3. Morning Bible Study, afternoon Vespers, and evening Catechesis are all CANCELLED. Divine Service WILL be held at 7:30 p.m.

Modified Schedule for Wednesday, February 3

Immanuel Lutheran School will begin two hours late on Wednesday, February 3. 10 a.m. Bible Study is cancelled. All other classes and services are currently planned to be held as scheduled.

Readings and Memory Work - Septuagesima (January 31)

Daily Readings 
Sunday: 
Zechariah 10:1—11:3
2 Timothy 3:1-17

Monday:
Zechariah 11:4-17
2 Timothy 4:1-18

Tuesday:
Zechariah 12:1—13:9
Titus 1:1—2:6

Wednesday:
Zechariah 14:1-21
Titus 2:7—3:15

Thursday:
Job 1:1-22
John 1:1-18

Friday:
Job 2:1—3:10
John 1:19-34

Saturday:
Job 3:11-26
John 1:35-51


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Philippians 3:20)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Lord’s Prayer Second Petition: Thy kingdom come.

What does this mean? The kingdom of God certainly comes by itself without our prayer, but we pray in this petition that it may come to us also.

How does God’s kingdom come? God’s kingdom comes when our heavenly Father gives us His Holy Spirit, so that by His grace we believe His holy Word and lead godly lives here in time and there in eternity.

Readings and Memory Work - Epiphany I (January 10)

Daily Readings
Sunday:
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 19-32
Romans 2:17-29

Monday:
Ezekiel 33:1-20
Romans 3:1-18

Tuesday:
Ezekiel 34:1-24
Romans 3:19-31

Wednesday:
Ezekiel 36:13-28
Romans 4:1-25

Thursday:
Ezekiel 36:33—37:14
Romans 5:1-21

Friday:
Ezekiel 37:15-28
Romans 6:1-23

Saturday:
Ezekiel 38:1-23
Romans 7:1-20


Bible Verse for Memorizing
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Creed
What does [the Third Article] mean? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian Church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers. On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true.

Readings and Memory Work - Christmastide/Epiphany (January 3)

Daily Readings
Sunday:
Isaiah 63:1-14
Luke 2:21-40

Monday:
Isaiah 63:15—65:2
Luke 2:41-52

Tuesday:
Isaiah 65:8-25
Luke 3:1-20

Wednesday:
Isaiah 66:1-20
Luke 3:21-38

Thursday:
Ezekiel 1:1-14, 22-28
Romans 1:1-17

Friday:
Ezekiel 2:1—3:11
Romans 1:18-32

Saturday:
Ezekiel 3:12-27
Romans 2:1-16


Bible Verse for Memorizing
Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Creed
What does [the Third Article] mean [part one]? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.

Readings and Memory Work - Christmastide (December 27)

Daily Readings
Sunday:
Isaiah 51:17—52:12
Matthew 2:1-12

Monday:
Isaiah 52:13—54:10
Matthew 2:13-23

Tuesday:
Isaiah 55:1-13
Luke 1:1-25

Wednesday:
Isaiah 58:1—59:3, 14-21
Luke 1:26-38

Thursday:
Isaiah 60:1-22
Luke 1:39-56

Friday:
Isaiah 61:1-11
Luke 1:57-80

Saturday:
Isaiah 62:1-12
Luke 2:1-20


Bible Verse for Memorizing
The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions. (Titus 2:11-12)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - Christian Questions with Their Answers
What should we do when we eat His body and drink His blood, and in this way receive His pledge? We should remember and proclaim His death and the shedding of His blood, as He taught us: This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.

Readings and Memory Work - Advent IV (December 20)

Daily Readings

Sunday:
Isaiah 40:18—41:10
Revelation 8:1-13

Monday:
Isaiah 42:1-25
Revelation 9:1-12

Tuesday:
Isaiah 43:1-24
Revelation 9:13—10:11

Wednesday:
Isaiah 43:25—44:20
Revelation 11:1-19

Thursday:
Isaiah 44:21—45:13,20-25
Revelation 12:1-17

Friday:
Isaiah 49:1-18
Matthew 1:1-17

Saturday:
Isaiah 49:22-26; 50:4—51:8, 12-16
Matthew 1:18-25


Bible Verse for Memorizing
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - Christian Questions with Their Answers
Did the Father also die for you? He did not. The Father is God only, as is the Holy Spirit; but the Son is both true God and true man. He died for me and shed His blood for me.

Readings and Memory Work - Advent III (December 13, 2009

Readings
Sunday:
Isaiah 29:15—30:14
Revelation 1:1-20

Monday:
Isaiah 30:15-26
Revelation 2:1-29

Tuesday:
Isaiah 30:27—31:9
Revelation 3:1-22

Wednesday:
Isaiah 32:1-20
Revelation 4:1-11

Thursday:
Isaiah 33:1-24
Revelation 5:1-14

Friday:
Isaiah 34:1-2, 8—35:10
Revelation 6:1-17

Saturday:
Isaiah 40:1-17
Revelation 7:1-17


Bible Verse for Memorizing
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)


Small Catechism for Memorizing  - The Creed
What does [the Second Article] mean? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true.

Readings
Sunday:
Isaiah 14:1-23
2 Peter 3:1-18

Monday:
Isaiah 24:1-13
1 John 1:1—2:14

Tuesday:
Isaiah 24:14—25:12
1 John 2:15-29

Wednesday:
Isaiah 26:1-19
1 John 3:1-24

Thursday:
Isaiah 26:20—27:13
1 John 4:1-21

Friday:
Isaiah 28:14-29
1 John 5:1-21

Saturday:
Isaiah 29:1-14
Jude 1-25


Bible Verse for Memorizing
The Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Creed
The Second Article: And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

What does this mean [part one]? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death.

Daily Readings:
Sunday:
Isaiah 5:1-25
1 Peter 2:1-12

Monday:
Isaiah 6:1—7:9
1 Peter 2:13-25

Tuesday:
Isaiah 7:10—8:8
1 Peter 3:1-22

Wednesday:
Isaiah 8:9—9:7
1 Peter 4:1-19

Thursday:
Isaiah 9:8—10:11
1 Peter 5:1-14

Friday:
Isaiah 10:12-27a, 33-34
2 Peter 1:1-21

Saturday:
Isaiah 11:1—12:6
2 Peter 2:1-22


Bible Verse for Memorizing
By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. (Hebrews 11:3)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Creed
The First Article: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

What does this mean? I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them.

He also gives me clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and home, wife and children, land, animals, and all I have. He richly and daily provides me with all that I need to support this body and life.

He defends me against all danger and guards and protects me from all evil. All this He does only out of fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me. For all this it is my duty to thank and praise, serve and obey Him.

This is most certainly true.

Daily Readings
Sunday:
Daniel 2:24-49
Revelation 19:1-21

Monday: 
Daniel 3:1-30 
Revelation 20:1-15

Tuesday:
Daniel 4:1-37
Revelation 21:1-8

Wednesday:
Daniel 5:1-30
Revelation 21:9-27

Thursday:
Daniel 6:1-28
Revelation 22:1-21

Friday:
Isaiah 1:1-28
1 Peter 1:1-12

Saturday:
Isaiah 2:1-22
1 Peter 1:13-25


Bible Verse for Memorizing
The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. (Genesis 2:7)


Small Catechism for Memorizing - The Creed
The First Article: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

What does this mean? I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them.

He also gives me clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and home, wife and children, land, animals, and all I have. He richly and daily provides me with all that I need to support this body and life.