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

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 Commemoration Today 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...

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

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

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 Commemoration Today 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 believ...

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 Isaiah 65:17–25 Psalm 16 1 Corinthians 15:19–26 Luke 24:1–12

Readings Job 19:23–27 Psalm 118:15–29 1 Corinthians 15:51–57 John 20:1–18

Readings Jeremiah 31:31–34 Exodus 12:1–14 Psalm 116:12–19 Hebrews 10:15–25 1 Corinthians 11:23–32 Luke 22:7–20 John 13:1–17, 31b–35

Readings Ezekiel 33:7–20 Psalm 85 1 Corinthians 10:1–13 Luke 13:1–9

Readings Genesis 45:3–15 Psalm 103:1–13 1 Corinthians 15:21–26, 30–42 Luke 6:27–38

Readings Jeremiah 17:5–8 Psalm 1 1 Corinthians 15:1–20 Luke 6:17–26

Readings Isaiah 6:1–13 Psalm 138 1 Corinthians 14:12b–20 Luke 5:1–11

Readings Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6, 8–10 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 12:12–31a Luke 4:16–30

Readings Isaiah 62:1–5 Psalm 128 1 Corinthians 12:1–11 John 2:1–11

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