The text for this lesson is Luke 1:5–25 Key Point God promised to send John to prepare sinners to receive the Savior. Through His Word, God calls us to repent and declares us righteous because of Jesus. Law: I sin when I doubt God’s Word and promises. Gospel: God sent His Son to forgive my … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 1:26–38 Key Point Because of Christ, God favored Mary and chose her to be the mother of the Savior. Because of Christ, God favors us and chooses us to be His children. Law: Like Mary, I deserve nothing from God because of my sinfulness. Gospel: God gives me … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 1:39–56 Key Point God remembered Mary, filling her womb with the world’s Savior. God remembers us and, through His Word and Sacraments, fills us with Christ Jesus, granting us full salvation. Like Mary, we offer our humble praise. Law: No one is righteous before God. Gospel: God sent … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 1:57–80 Key Point Through Zechariah, God said John would give knowledge of salvation to His people in the forgiveness of sins. Through His Holy Word, God speaks to give us knowledge of salvation and forgiveness through His Son, Jesus. Law: As a child of the first parents, Adam … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Matthew 1:18–25 Key Point Just as the angel proclaimed to Joseph that Mary would bear an infant who is the Son of God, the Savior, so God proclaims to us in His Word that this same Jesus is our Savior from sin and death. Law: Relying on my own … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 2:1–20 Key Point A Savior is born to you! He is Christ the Lord. Law: Because of sin, I am afraid and helpless before God and deserve to die. Gospel: God sent His Son, Jesus, to save me from sin and death, and He makes me His own … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 2:22–40 Key Point God’s Law requires payment for every sin. God’s Son fulfilled the Law and paid for our sin. Law: God’s Law demands perfection, but I am not perfect. Gospel: As God and man, Jesus lived a perfect life to satisfy the Law in my place. Discussion … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Matthew 2 Key Point The Wise Men came to see the Savior and honor Him with gifts. In church, we see the Savior in His gifts of Word and Sacrament, which honor and bless us. Law: Like Herod, I do not want to worship the Savior, Jesus. Gospel: Christ … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 2:41–52 Key Point As a boy, Jesus was found in His Father’s house. In God’s house, I hear His Word, learn that Jesus is my Savior, and receive His gifts of forgiveness and salvation. Law: Because of sin, I cannot recognize who Jesus is. Gospel: Through Baptism and … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Matthew 3:1–12 Key Point As John pointed to Jesus as the Lamb of God, so our pastors point us to this same Jesus, who grants us forgiveness, life, and salvation. Law: Sin hardens my heart against God, and I try to earn my salvation. Gospel: God’s Word works in … Continue Reading
