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The Feast of the Holy Trinity: The One True Triune God

Isaiah's Call
Isaiah’s vision of the heavenly throne room above the temple of Jerusalem. An angel touches a hot coal to Isaiah’s lips with a pair of tongs, based on Isaiah 6:1-7. From a book by Veit Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Isaiah 6:1-7, Romans 11:33-36, John 3:1-17
Hymns: LSB 504, 953, 619, 768, 505

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The Feast of Pentecost: the Coming of the Holy Spirit

Joel and Pentecost
As the prophet Joel delivers his message, its fulfillment is depicted as the Holy Spirit comes down on the day of Pentecost, based on Joel 2:28-32 and Acts 2:1-41. From a book by Veit Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-21, John 14:23-31
Hymns: LSB 500, 497, 602, 768, 496

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Exaudi, the Seventh Sunday of Easter: Considering the Martyrs

The World Hates the Disciples
Jesus explains to his disciples that the world will hate them, just as it hated him. In the background, Jesus’ crucifixion is shown, based on John 15:26-16:4. From a book by Veit Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Ezekiel 36:22–28, 1 Peter 4:7–14, John 15:26—16:4
Hymns: LSB 465, 553, 621, 490, 768

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The Ascension of our Lord: How Does Christ Remain Present?

The Ascension of our Lord
Cover: Leaving his disciples below, Jesus is taken up into heaven to sit at the right hand of God (Acts 1:1-11). From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (Sermons), 1549.

Lessons: Psalm 47, 2 Kings 2:5-15, Acts 1:1-11, Mark 16:14-20
Hymns: LSB 493, 492, 639, 495, 491

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Rogate, the Sixth Sunday of Easter: The Bronze Serpent and Christ

Jesus Teaches His Disciples
Jesus teaches his disciples about God the Father, based on John 16:23-33. From a book by Veit Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Numbers 21:4-9, James 1:22-27, John 16:23-33
Hymns: LSB 463, 459, 663, 766, 741, 668

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Funeral of Shirley Ann (Heimsoth) Bertz

Lessons: Psalm 23, Psalm 121, Job 19:23-27, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, John 10:14-18, John 10:27-30
Hymns: LSB 901, 740 (Duet), 710, 387, 461

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Cantate, the Fifth Sunday of Easter

Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
Jesus tells his disciples of the Holy Spirit’s power to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment., based on John 16:5-15. From a book by Veit Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Isaiah 12:1-6, James 1:17-21, John 16:5-15
Hymns: LSB 741, 459, 483, 602, 639
Rev. Jeff Kuddes, Preacher

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Jubilate, The Fourth Sunday of Easter: A Little While

Jesus Instructs His Disciples on Sorrow and Joy
Jesus bids farewell to his disciples and tells them that their grief will turn into joy, based on John 16:16-22. From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (Sermons), 1554.

Lessons: Isaiah 40:25-31, 1 John 3:1-3, John 16:16-22
Hymns: LSB 487, 459, 548, 633, 741, 480

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Misericordias Domini, The Third Sunday of Easter: Being Shepherded by Christ

Jesus is the Good Shepherd
Jesus is depicted as the Good Shepherd, carrying a lamb.

Lessons: Psalm 23, Ezekiel 34:11-16, 1 Peter 2:21-25, John 10:11-16
Hymns: LSB 466, 735, 459, 666, 692, 740, 710, 709, 865

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Quasimodogeniti, the Second Sunday of Easter: He is Risen to Bring Life

Romans 8:1, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
At Grace, we participate in a Synod-wide Bible verse challenge. You are encouraged to learn the weekly Bible verse by heart. Today’s cover picture contains the verse. A picture with the verse is posted each Sunday on Facebook. The weekly verse is found in our newsletters and in the weekly sheet, “An Order for Daily Prayer” which is on the bulletin table.

Lessons: Ezekiel 37:1-14, 1 John 5:4-10, John 20:19-31
Hymns: LSB 614, 459, 468, 470, 471, 464

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The Resurrection of our Lord: With God All Things Are Possible

Lessons: Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Mark 16:1-8
Hymns: LSB 457, 488, 459, 458, 461, 467, 483, 478

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Good Friday: Christ the Suffering Servant

Christ Jesus is Crucified
Jesus is crucified to take away the sins of the world (John 19). From an early edition of Luther’s Small Catechism.

Lessons: Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 18-19
Hymns: LSB 453, 448, 440, 450

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Maundy Thursday: The Passover Lamb

Lessons: Exodus 24:3-11, 1 Corinthians 11:20-32, John 13:1-15
Hymns: LSB 623, 617, 445, 452

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Palm Sunday: Hosanna!

The Triumphal Entry
Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey as the people throw their garments and branches on the road in front of Him (John 12:12-19). From a book by Veit Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).
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Judica, the Fifth Sunday in Lent: Abiding in Christ’s Word

Jesus is teaching in the Temple.
Jesus is nearly stoned by the Pharisees in the Temple for blasphemy after faithfully proclaiming the Word of God (John 8:42-59). From a book publishing Martin Luther’s sermons, 1530.

Lessons: Genesis 22:1-14, Hebrews 9:11-15, John 8:46-59
Hymns: LSB 431, 420, 422, 743, 429

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Midweek Lent 4: Loving God and Neighbor

Lessons: Psalm 31, Galatians 2:11-21, John 14:19-24

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Laetare, The Fourth Sunday in Lent: Temptation to Make Christ Small

The Feeding of the 5000
A boy provides Jesus and his disciples with five loaves of bread and two fish to feed the multitude of 5,000 (John 6:1-15). From a book publishing Martin Luther’s sermons, 1530.

Lessons: Exodus 16:2-21, Galatians 4:22-5:1, John 6:1-15
Hymns: LSB 433, 743, 774, 622, 642, 661

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Midweek Lent 3: Remembering and Proclaiming His Death

Lessons: Psalm 33, Acts 4:23-31, Mark 7:14-23
Hymns: LSB 436, 454, 880

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Oculi, the Third Sunday in Lent: Children of God and Children of Light

Exorcism of the Dumb Demoniac
Jesus casts out a demon, enabling a mute man to speak (Luke 11:14-28). From a book by Veit Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Exodus 8:16-24, Ephesians 5:1-9, Luke 11:14-28
Hymns: LSB 521, 659, 422, 714, 743, 594

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Midweek Lent 2: For the Forgiveness of Sins

Lessons: Psalm 32, Exodus 10:16-20, 2 Corinthians 2:3-11, Matthew 18:15-20
Hymns: LSB 435, 434, 883

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Reminiscere: The Second Sunday in Lent: Wrestling

Jesus and the Canaanite Woman
Jesus heals the demon-possessed daughter of a Canaanite woman (Matthew 15:21-28). From a book by Veit Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Genesis 32:22-32, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, Matthew 15:21-28
Hymns: LSB 571, 612, 756, 743, 760

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Midweek Lent 1: Trusting in My Lord Jesus Christ

Scripture: Psalm 5, 2 Sam. 22:1-4, 2 Cor. 3:4-6, Matt. 12:15-21, Passion History
Hymns: LSB 418, 440, 878

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Invocavit, the First Sunday in Lent: Listening to Christ

The Temptation of Jesus
Satan tempts Jesus on the pinnacle of the temple, on a mountain, and in the desert (Matthew 4:1-11). From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1550.

Lessons: Genesis 3:1-12, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 4:1-11
Hymns: LSB 561, 656, 422, 724, 743, 424

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Ash Wednesday: Grace and Peace Be Multiplied To You

Lessons: Joel 2:12-19, 2 Peter 1:2-11, Matthew 6:16-21
Hymns: LSB 610, 607, 611, 625, 616

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