Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Proverbs 23:20

Our parents are God’s agents to and for us. They are meant to be his blessed envoys, graciously given to us by God so that we may begin our education in the catechism.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Colossians 3:20

Even Jesus honored his parents with submissive behavior. This pleased his mother, and it pleases the Father when we follow the Lord’s example by being obedient to our parents.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 4:15–16

They say that imitation is the sincerest or best form of flattery. That must be very true for parents. It is satisfying and rewarding when children reproduce their parents’ good character and conduct.

Drawing a Crowd

Scripture Text: Acts 2:1-21

It is curious that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit happened quite suddenly, even surprisingly, and at a point when the little Church was in one accord.

Credo

Scripture Text: Acts 16:4b-15

Too often the Spirit is viewed as a tool or power. In fact, many believers refer to the Holy Spirit as an “it.” This is far from the truth.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:1–3

Seems right; if I did not respect my dad, he might have killed me! When he got out that paddle, I had cause to wonder. However, this is hardly what the Fourth Commandment means.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Romans 6:3–5

The Sabbath of the old covenant observed God’s completion of creation. The Sabbath of the new covenant celebrates recreation—that people are recreated, or born again, through faith in Christ.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 2 Timothy 3:16–17

What do you depend upon for religious education, for correction or downright reprimand, and for training in virtue? What is it that governs your maturity in the Christian faith? Your opinions? TV shows? Newspapers? Social media?

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 1:21

It is the Word of God received in faith that makes one holy. The preaching of that Word is vital, whether it is a lector reading the Word aloud, a pastor proclaiming it from a pulpit, or the Holy Spirit speaking through a printed Bible or app.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: John 17:17

When we gather around the Word of God, we are separated from the world for a while. For the moment, we are devoted only to God. This is one major way that we keep the Third Commandment.

Knock, Knock

Scripture Text: Acts 11:1-18

“But I have always done it this way!” Nevertheless, now it is time to listen to how the Lord wants things done.


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