The text for this lesson is Luke 19:1–10 Key Point Like Zacchaeus, we are among the lost whom the Son of Man came to seek and to save. Jesus asks us to forgive those who sin against us, as He forgives us, unconditionally. Law: I sin when I ignore my own sinfulness and focus on … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Mark 11:1–10; Luke 19:28–40 Key Point The multitudes called out “Hosanna!”—Save us!—to their King. We, too, cry out “Hosanna!” to Jesus, our King, who entered Jerusalem to save us and all people by triumphing over sin. Law: Sin brought death into the world for me and all people. Gospel: … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Mark 12:41–44 Key Point The widow gave all she had to God, trusting Him to provide and care for her. Her actions point us to Jesus, who gave His all for us, even though we fail to trust in God for all things. Law: I do not always obey … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 22:1–23 Key Point Jesus is our Passover Lamb, who with His very body and blood grants us forgiveness, life, and salvation. Law: I betray my Lord when I sin. Gospel: Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. With His very body … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Matthew 27:11–66 Key Point The Father, the perfect, righteous judge of the universe, gave His Son, Jesus, as the perfect, righteous sacrifice on the cross and punished Him for the sin of the whole world. Law: The wages of sin is death. Gospel: Jesus Christ paid the price for … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Matthew 28:1–10 Key Point The resurrection reveals that the Father has accepted the Son’s sacrifice for our sins, and it fills us with confident hope that, as Christ has been raised from the dead, we, too, will rise to eternal life. Law: Because of sin, I deserve eternal death … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is John 20:1–18 Key Point On the first Easter, Jesus revealed to Mary Magdalene and to His disciples that He was alive. Through the Word, the Spirit gives us faith to believe in Christ’s resurrection and comforts us when we mourn the death of loved ones. Law: Death is a … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 24:13–35 Key Point The disciples recognized Jesus through the Scriptures and the breaking of the bread. Christ comes to us and abides with us through Word and Sacrament and continues to open our eyes and strengthen our faith. Law: Sin blinds me to the truth and keeps me … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is John 20:19–31 Key Point We, like Thomas, doubt what we cannot see. Through His Spirit, God gives us eyes of faith that we might see Jesus in Word and Sacrament and believe in Him. Law: I sin when I rely on human reason instead of God’s Word and what … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is John 21:1–19 Key Point We are all like Peter in our words and actions, denying our Lord and weeping bitterly over what we have done. We need the same comfort Peter received—the comfort of sins forgiven and the assurance that even when we are faithless, Jesus remains faithful. Law: … Continue Reading
