Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 11: God Opens the Earth

The text for this lesson is Matthew 27:45-56, 62-66; 28:1-15 Key Points The earth quaked at Jesus’ death and resurrection, proclaiming that He truly is the Son of God. God’s Word clearly proclaims this same wonderful reality to us. Law: Because of my sin, I deserve to suffer and die eternally. Gospel: God sent His … Continue Reading

Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 12: God Rescues through an Earthquake

The text for this lesson is Acts 16:20-34 Key Points With the quaking of the earth, God freed Paul and Silas from prison, pointing the jailer to salvation in Christ Jesus. With His Word and Sacraments, God frees us from our prison of sin and death, pointing us to salvation in Christ Jesus. Law: Evil … Continue Reading

Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 13: God Preserves in a Storm

The text for this lesson is Acts 27:13-44 Key Points God was with Paul and the others in the ship through the terrible storm and brought them safely to land. God is with us through all the storms of life, and in His boat, the Church, He brings us safely to eternity in heaven. Law: … Continue Reading

Journey with Jesus, Lesson 1: Journey with Adam and Eve

The text for this lesson is Genesis 3. Key Points In love, God sent Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden to save them from the consequences of their sin. In love, God sent His only Son, Jesus, to save us and all humanity from the eternal death that our sin deserves. Law: … Continue Reading

Journey with Jesus, Lesson 2: Journey with Elisha

The text for this lesson is 2 Kings 4:8–37. Key Points God used Elisha in his journeys to bless the Shunammite woman, granting her a son and then raising him from the dead. God sent His Son, Jesus, to journey to the cross to bless all humanity in this life and to raise those who … Continue Reading

Journey with Jesus, Lesson 3: Journey with Jehoshaphat

The text for this lesson is 2 Chronicles 20:1–30. Key Points Just as God fought for Jehoshaphat and the Israelites against a fierce enemy, granting them victory and great blessing, so God, in His Son, fought for us on the cross, granting us victory over sin, death, and the devil and blessing us with forgiveness, … Continue Reading

Journey with Jesus, Lesson 4: Journey with Jeremiah

The text for this lesson is Jeremiah 29:1–14; 33:1–16. Key Points Just as God went with His people and provided for them as they journeyed to the land of exile, so God is with us as we journey through this earthly life, and He will give life forever in heaven to us and all who … Continue Reading

Journey with Jesus, Lesson 5: Journey on the Wall

The text for this lesson is Nehemiah 12:27–43. Key Points The children of Israel traveled to Jerusalem to praise and thank God for His greatness and blessing. God shows His greatness by blessing us with the gift of salvation in Jesus Christ, and we, too, are moved to praise and thank Him. Law: Because of … Continue Reading

Journey with Jesus, Lesson 6: Journey with the Wise Men

The text for this lesson is Matthew 2. Key Points As God guided the Wise Men by a star to Jesus, so He guides and brings us, through His Word and Sacraments, to Jesus and life forever with Him. Law: In my sin, I follow what is false and am led to destruction. Gospel: God, … Continue Reading

Journey with Jesus, Lesson 7: Journey with the Royal Officer

The text for this lesson is John 4:46–54. Key Points In faith, the officer journeyed to see Jesus, believing that His words of healing were true—and the man’s son was healed. In faith, we journey to God’s house, believing that God’s Word proclaimed heals us of our sin-sickness—and it does, giving us forgiveness of sins … Continue Reading