Confident.Faith

Readings Psalm 85 Proverbs 30:1–33 John 20:19–31 Augsburg Confession XVII–XIX Feast Today we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. The birth of St. John the Baptist was announced, by an angel, to his father, Zechariah. Initially unbelieving, Zechariah was struck mute until his son was born, but then proclaimed a hymn of praise, the Benedictus — which traditionally serves as...

2 Chronicles 21–24 Joram Leads Judah into Idolatry; Gotholia Usurps the Kingship; Joas Turns from the Lord

Readings Psalm 139 Psalm 16 Proverbs 27:1–24 John 20:1–18 Augsburg Confession XIV–XVI

2 Chronicles 17–20 Josaphat Reigns over Judah; Josaphat Aids Israel in War; God Delivers Judah from Her Enemies

Readings Psalm 22 Proverbs 25:1–22 John 19:23–42 Augsburg Confession XII–XIII

Readings Psalm 22 Psalm 21 Proverbs 24:1–22 John 19:1–22 Augsburg Confession IX–XI

Readings Jeremiah 20:7–13 Psalm 91 Romans 6:12–23 Matthew 10:5a, 21–33 Homily Transcript Persecution has not been the universal experience of all Christians at all times in all places; there have been periods of peace, prosperity, and tranquility. (That these have virtually always been under the aegis of a Christian State with an established Church should not go without mention, but it will have t...

Readings Psalm 45 Proverbs 22:22—23:12 John 18:15–40 Augsburg Confession VII–VIII

2 Chronicles 13–16 Abia Reigns over Judah and Defeats Israel; Ethiopia Attacks Judah and Is Defeated; Asa Dies

Readings Jeremiah 20:7–13 Psalm 91 Romans 6:12–23 Matthew 10:5a, 21–33

Readings Psalm 31 Psalm 102 Proverbs 22:1–21 John 18:1–14 Augsburg Confession V–VI

2 Chronicles 08–12 Solomon Builds up Israel; Israel Rebels against Roboam; Israel Falls to Idolatry

Readings Psalm 86 Proverbs 20:1–25 John 17:1–26 Augsburg Confession III–IV

2 Chronicles 06–07 Solomon Completes the Temple; Solomon Consecrates the Temple; God Appears to Solomon Again

Readings Psalm 107 Proverbs 17:1–28 John 16:17–33 Augsburg Confession I–II

2 Chronicles 01–05 Solomon Sacrifices to God; God Appears to Solomon; Solomon Constructs the Temple and Its Furnishings

Readings Psalm 147 Proverbs 16:1–24 John 16:1–16 Augsburg Confession, Preface:12–24

1 Chronicles 24–49 David Charges Solomon to Build the Temple; The People Support Construction of the Temple; David Dies

Readings Psalm 51 Psalm 10 Proverbs 15:1–29 John 15:12–27 Augsburg Confession, Preface:1–11

Readings Psalm 66 Proverbs 14:1–27 John 15:1–11 Small Catechism, Table of Duties II of II Commemoration Today we commemorate Elisha. Son of Shaphat from the tribe of Issachar, Elisha was the prophet of God to the Northern Kingdom of Israel for decades. A vocal opponent of Baal worship, Elisha, unlike his predecessor and mentor, Elijah, played an active role in political affairs. In the course of h...

Readings Psalm 68 Psalm 85 Proverbs 13:1–25 John 14:18–31 Small Catechism, Table of Duties I of II

1 Chronicles 19–23 Ammon Insults David and Israel; Israel Defeats Syria; David Prepares Materials for the Temple; David Charges Solomon to Build the Temple; David Makes Solomon King

Readings Exodus 19:2–8 Psalm 100 Romans 5:6–15 Matthew 9:35—10:20

Readings Psalm 37 Psalm 101 Proverbs 10:1–23 John 14:1–17 Small Catechism, Morning and Evening Prayer and Asking a Blessing and Returning Thanks Commemoration Today we commemorate the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. Convoked in AD 325 by Roman Emperor Constantine, the Council of Nicaea ruled against the Arians, who taught that Jesus was not the eternal Son of God, but was a created being. The chief...

1 Chronicles 14–18 God Delivers Israel’s Enemies into David’s Hand; David Brings up the Ark; God Expands David’s Influence