Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 7: God Heals in the Jordan’s Waters

The text for this lesson is 2 Kings 5:1-14 Key Points God poured His grace on Naaman, telling him to wash in the Jordan so that he would be cleansed of his disease. He pours His grace on us through water and His Word in Holy Baptism and cleanses us from our greatest sickness—sin. God … Continue Reading

Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 10: Jesus Heals with Mud

The text for this lesson is John 9 Key Points Jesus healed the blind man with mud and spit to show the work of God. Jesus shows the work of God in us as He heals us of sin with water and His Word. Law: All sickness is a result of sin in the world. … Continue Reading

Serving with Joy, Lesson 6: Naaman’s Servant Girl

The text for this lesson is 2 Kings 5:1–14. Key Point Just as the Lord used an ordinary servant girl and ordinary water to heal Naaman, He cares for us through the ordinary people and ordinary means He chooses. Law: We too often want or even expect God to work in dramatic and exciting ways, … Continue Reading

H2Oh!: God Keeps His Promises, Lesson 8: Revealing H2Oh!: John the Baptist

The texts for this lesson are Luke 3:1–20; John 1:19–34 Key Point Oh, the riches of God’s love, which He pours out for me by sending His Son, Jesus, who took my sins upon Himself and washed them away. Law: God is always faithful, appointing men to preach His Word to the world. But the … Continue Reading

H2Oh!: God Keeps His Promises, Lesson 11: Servant H2Oh!: Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet

The text for this lesson is John 13:1–17 Key Point God pours out His love for me by sending Jesus to serve me by saving me from sin, death, and the devil and by empowering me to serve others in His name. Law: I fail to recognize the depth of my sin and think I … Continue Reading

3-in-1: Discovering Our Triune God, Lesson 10: The Spirit Creates Faith: Jesus Teaches Nicodemus

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

3-in-1: Discovering Our Triune God, Lesson 13: The Spirit Makes the Church Grow: Philip and the Ethiopian

The text for this lesson is Acts 8:26–39 Key Point The Holy Spirit led Philip to extend God’s Church by helping the Ethiopian understand God’s Word and then by baptizing him. The Holy Spirit extends God’s Church through pastors and other church workers and also through me. Law: Apart from faith in Christ, my sinful … Continue Reading

Old Testament 2, Lesson 9: Crossing the Red Sea

The text for this lesson is Exodus 13:17–15:21 Key Point As God saved the Hebrews through the water of the Red Sea, He saves us through the washing of water in Holy Baptism, conquering Satan, our greatest enemy. Law: The waves of this sinful world surge around me and drain me of life. Gospel: The … Continue Reading

New Testament 1, Lesson 10: John Prepares the Way

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

New Testament 1, Lesson 11: The Baptism of Jesus

The text for this lesson is Luke 3:15–22 Key Point Jesus was baptized “to fulfill all righteousness” so that our Baptism might give us forgiveness of sins and rescue us from death and the devil. Law: Because of God’s wrath and anger over sin, I and all people need a Savior. Gospel: In Baptism, I … Continue Reading