Confident.Faith

Numbers 16–18 Korah’s Rebellion; the Plague; Laws for the Priests; Tithing Laws

Readings Psalm 2 Psalm 77 Psalm 130 Genesis 6:1—7:5 Mark 3:1–19 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration I:5–15 Commemoration Today we commemorate Polycarp of Smyrna, Pastor and Martyr . A disciple of John, Polycarp was bishop of Smyrna for many years before he was arrested, tried, and executed for his faith in approximately AD 155. The Martyrdom of Polycarp , an eyewitness narrative, continues to en...

Readings Psalm 79 Psalm 42 Psalm 102 Genesis 4:1–26 Mark 2:18–28 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration I:1–4

Readings Psalm 12 Psalm 14 Psalm 51 Genesis 3:1–24 Mark 2:1–17 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, Summary, Foundation, Rule, and Norm, 14–20

Numbers 14–15 Israel Refuses the Good Land; God Condemns Israel to Die in the Wilderness; Israel Defeated in Battle; Laws for Sacrifices; Laws for Unintentional Sins

Readings Genesis 3:1–21 Psalm 32:1–7 Romans 5:12–19 Matthew 4:1–11

Readings Psalm 9 Psalm 38 Genesis 2:4–25 Mark 1:29–45 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, Summary, Foundation, Rule, and Norm, 9–13

Numbers 11–13 The Manna; the Elders of Israel; the Quail and the Plague

Readings Psalm 8 Psalm 128 Psalm 32 Genesis 1:20—2:3 Mark 1:14–28 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, Summary, Foundation, Rule, and Norm, 1–8

Numbers 8–10 The Lampstand; Purification of and Rules for the Levites; the Pascha; the Cloud and the Fire; the Trumpets

Readings Psalm 136 Psalm 90 Psalm 6 Genesis 1:1–19 Mark 1:1–13 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, Introduction Observation Today we observe Ash Wednesday. During the forty days of Lent, the baptized children of God cleanse their hearts through repentance, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and the like. During Lent, we prepare our hearts for the Paschal Feast — Easter. Traditional Christian denomina...

Numbers 5–7 Law for Unclean Diseases; Law of Jealousy; Law of Vows; Priestly Blessing; Dedication of the Altar

Readings Psalm 37 Psalm 77 Job 13:1–12 John 6:1–21 Smalcald Articles III:IX–XIII

Numbers 3–4 The Duties of the Levites; the Ransom of the Levites; Assignments for the Tent

Readings Joel 2:12–19 Psalm 51:1–19 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10 Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21

Readings Psalm 91 Psalm 119:1–8 Job 12:1–25 John 5:30–47 Smalcald Articles III:VIII

Readings Psalm 57 Psalm 1 Job 11:1–20 John 5:19–29 Smalcald Articles III:IV–VII Commemoration Today we commemorate Philemon and Onesimus. Onesimus was a slave, owned by Philemon, who ran away from his master. Somehow, Onesimus came into contact with Paul while Paul was in prison. At the urging of Paul, and with an accompanying letter, Onesimus returned to his master. In his letter, Paul urged Phil...

Readings Psalm 119:153–160 Psalm 35 Job 10:1–22 John 5:1–18 Smalcald Articles III:III:29–45 Commemoration Today we commemorate Valentine, Martyr . Executed under Emperor Claudius on account of his refusal to renounce the Christian faith, Valentine has long been remembered in the Western Church as an example for all Christians. Today, Valentine’s Day continues to celebrate Valentine, and the tradit...

Leviticus 27 — Numbers 2 Laws for Vows; Enrollment of Israel; Camp Arrangement of Israel

Readings Exodus 24:8–18 Psalm 2:6–12 2 Peter 1:16–21 Matthew 17:1–9

Readings Psalm 95 Psalm 70 Job 9:1–35 John 4:46–54 Smalcald Articles III:III:20–28

Leviticus 24–26 Law for Blasphemy; Lex Talionis; Laws for Servants and Slaves; Blessings and Curses

Readings Psalm 71 Psalm 99 Job 8:1–22 John 4:27–45 Smalcald Articles III:III:10–19

Leviticus 21–23 Laws for Priests; Laws for Festivals

Readings Psalm 147 Job 7:1–21 John 4:7–26 Smalcald Articles III:III:1–9