The text for this lesson is Genesis 1–2 Key Point God the Father is the maker of heaven and earth. He made me and all creatures. Law: My sinful flesh wants to forget that God created everything and is the one who gives me all good things. Gospel: By His Word, God created the world … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Acts 12:4–17 Key Point God sent an angel to help Peter. God’s angels also help me. Law: I am tempted to believe that God abandons me to the world and doesn’t care for me in my suffering. Gospel: God loves me so much that He sent His Son to … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is 1 Kings 17:8–24 Key Point God cared for Elijah through the widow and for the widow through Elijah. Through others, God cares for me. Law: My sinful nature believes I deserve God’s goodness. I am resentful when things do not go my way and when I encounter trials of … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Exodus 12:1–28; 13:14 Key Point God protected His people from danger and rescued them from their enemies. God protects me from danger and rescues me from my enemies: sin, death, and the devil. Law: Because of sin, I deserve death and eternal condemnation. Gospel: God, who is rich in … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 2 Key Point God sent His Son, Jesus, to be born on earth so He could keep the Law for me and also suffer and die in my place. Law: Without a deliverer, I, along with all humanity, would suffer eternally in hell. Gospel: To redeem His creation, … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 8:22–25 Key Point Jesus is the true God who stilled the storm. Jesus continues to do the works of God in my life. Law: When I am in danger, I fail to look to Jesus for rescue; in my sin, I doubt His ability to help me when … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 8:22–25 Key Point Jesus has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person. Law: For my sin, I deserve to be forsaken and condemned; yet when I suffer, I protest and blame God. Jesus was arrested, beaten, and tortured to death on the cross for my sin, not His. … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Acts 1:9–11 Key Point After Jesus descended into hell and rose again from the dead, He ascended into heaven to prepare a place for me and all believers. Law: My sinful flesh sees our Lord’s ascension as abandonment. Gospel: The glory and wonder of the ascension is that now … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Matthew 25:1–13 Key Point In Jesus’ story, the wise women were ready for the bridegroom. Jesus helps me to be ready for His return. Law: In sin, I believe that my deeds are good enough to earn salvation. I neglect the oil of God’s Word. When Jesus returns, He … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is John 3:1–16 Key Point Jesus taught Nicodemus that the Holy Spirit works a new birth of faith through Baptism. This is true for me too. Law: My sinful nature does not believe in Jesus as Savior or understand God’s ways. Gospel: God the Holy Spirit works in a sure … Continue Reading
