The text for this lesson is John 2:1–11 Key Point In His first miracle at Cana in Galilee, Jesus showed that He is God. Through God’s Word and physical means—water, bread, and wine—God shows us that Jesus is our Savior. Law: Like the disciples, I am unsure of who Jesus is. Gospel: Through His Word … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is John 2:13–22 Key Point Jesus’ cleansing of the temple carries a twofold message: He is the Lord of the temple in the flesh, and even more important, He is the true temple, through whom our sins are paid for and we are made heirs of eternal life. Law: I … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is John 3:1–21 Key Point Since the fall into sin, we are born spiritually blind, sinful, and unclean. As children of God, we are reborn—born again—of water and the Spirit, so that we can see our sinfulness and the salvation that is ours in Jesus Christ. Law: As a child … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is John 4:1–42 Key Point Jesus, the fountain of living water, gives the Holy Spirit, who cleanses us from sin and unrighteousness in the waters of Holy Baptism and gives us new life in Christ. Law: Because of sin, my soul is parched and dying. Gospel: The Spirit, the Lord … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 4:16–30 Key Point Sin causes us to reject Jesus as the promised Savior. God’s Word shows that Jesus is God’s Son, and in faith, we believe. Law: Sin blinds me so I cannot see my Savior. Gospel: God works through His Word and Sacraments so I can see … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Matthew 4:12–25 Key Point Jesus preached, taught, and healed, and He called His disciples to do the same. Today, Jesus continues His saving work through the Office of the Ministry, where His Word is preached and His Sacraments are administered. Law: In sin, I blindly go my own way … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 4:31–44 Key Point Through many miracles, Jesus showed His power over sin, death, and the devil on our behalf. Law: Sin, sickness, and the devil are at work in the world. Gospel: Jesus, the Holy One of God, has power over sin, sickness, and the devil and frees … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Mark 2:1–12 Key Point The miracle of healing the paralyzed man confirmed that Jesus, the Son of Man, has authority on earth to forgive sins and to deliver all believers from death and the power of the devil. Law: In my sin, I fail to recognize and ask for … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Mark 2:13–17 Key Point We sinners rejoice, for we, like Matthew, have been called from our own sin to dine at the table of the friend of sinners, Jesus. Law: If I say I have no sin, I deceive myself, and the truth is not in me. Gospel: Jesus … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Mark 4:35–41 Key Point Just as Jesus calmed the storm with His Word for the frightened disciples, so He calms and ends the storm of sin and its certain death by taking our sin on Himself and dying in our place so we may live eternally. Law: Sin causes … Continue Reading
