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Misericordias Domini, The Third Sunday of Easter: Christ the Good Shepherd

Christ, the Good Shepherd
As a wolf attacks Him, Jesus explains to a crowd the different behaviors of the good shepherd and the hireling shepherd (illustrated in the background), based on John 10:11-16. From a book by Veit Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Psalm 23, Ezekiel 34:11-16, 1 Peter 2:21-25, John 10:11-16
Hymns: LSB 709, 710, 459, 666, 692, 633, 740, 467, 864

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Quasimodogeniti, The Second Sunday of Easter

Jesus appears before Thomas
The resurrected Jesus appears to the disciples. Thomas, who had previously told the other disciples that he would not believe in the Resurrection unless he could touch Jesus’ wounds, now falls down before Jesus and confesses his belief, saying, “My Lord and my God” (John 20:19-31). From a book by Philipp Melanchthon, 1545.

Lessons: Ezekiel 37:1-14, 1 John 5:4-10, John 20:19-31
Hymns: LSB 614, 468, 470, 480, 548

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The Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord: Christ is Risen!

Lessons: Psalm 41:8-13, Isaiah 25:6-9, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Mark 16:1-8
Hymns: LSB 457, 488, 459, 458, 480, 461, 467, 464

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Good Friday: Be Gracious to Me

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: Psalm 41, Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9, Luke 23:33-46, John 19:25-30, Matthew 27:45-46
Hymns: LSB 531, 451, 448, 440, 447

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Maundy Thursday: My Close Friend

The Crucifixion
Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) dramatically shows that the blood Christ shed on the cross and its saving benefits are given us in the Sacrament of the Altar. Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.

Lessons: Psalm 41, Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, John 13:1-30
Hymns: LSB 596, 617, 445, 627

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Palmarum, the Sixth Sunday in Lent: Ride On to Die

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).

Lessons: John 12;12-19, Zechariah 9:9-12, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 21:1-9
Hymns: LSB 443, 442, 422, 634, 450, 441

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Midweek Lent 5: Vindication

Lessons: Psalm 41, Jeremiah 9:12-16, 2 Timothy 3:1-9, Matthew 26:1-5
Hymns: LSB 452, 434, 451

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Judica, The Fifth Sunday in Lent: Remembering His 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 604, 440, 422, 597, 439, 420

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Midweek Lent 4: Empty Words

Lessons: Psalm 41, Psalm 52, James 3:1-10, Matthew 26:57-62
Hymns: LSB 430, 438, 431

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Laetare, The Fourth Sunday in Lent: Risky Faith?

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: Isaiah 49:8-13, Galatians 4:21-31, John 6:1-15
Hymns: LSB 454, 743, 774, 625, 661

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    Midweek Lent 3: Soon and Never

    Lessons: Psalm 41, Deuteronomy 7:22-26, Revelation 19:11-16, John 12:20-30
    Hymns: LSB 427, 420, 423

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    Oculi, The Third Sunday in Lent: Blessed Are Those Who Hear the Word of God

    Exorcism of the Dumb Demoniac

    Lessons: Exodus 8:16-24, Ephesians 5:1-9, Luke 11:14-28
    Hymns: LSB 592, 659, 422, 571, 438, 714

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    Midweek Lent 2: I Have Sinned

    Lessons: Psalm 41, 2 Samuel 12:15-23, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 1:29-32

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    Reminiscere, The Second Sunday in Lent: Diligent in Faith

    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 32:22-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, Matthew 15:21-28
    Hymns: LSB 779, 615, 422, 575, 724, 438

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    Midweek Lent 1: Sustained In Sickness

    Lessons: Psalm 41, Passion History, Psalm 103:1-14, James 5:7-18, Matthew 8:14-17
    Hymns: LSB 424, 421, 433

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    Invocavit, The First Sunday in Lent: Original Sin

    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 3:1-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 4:1-11
    Hymns: LSB 569, 656, 422, 438, 561, 716

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    Ash Wednesday: Mutual Considerations

    Lessons: Psalm 41, Joel 2:12-19, 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
    Hymns: LSB 610, 607, 628, 418, 915, 436

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    Quinquagesima: Going to Jerusalem

    Jesus Heals a Blind Man
    Jesus heals a blind beggar, from Luke 18:31-43. From a book publishing Martin Luther’s sermons, 1540.

    Lessons: Isaiah 35:3-7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 18:31-43
    Hymns: LSB 573, 587, 758, 556, 417

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    Sexagesima: The Heart

    The Parable of the Sower
    In the left foreground, Jesus tells his disciples the parable of the sower. In the background, the sower casts seed, with some falling among the thorns, some falling on the road, some going to the birds, and some falling on the good ground, from Luke 8:4-15. From a book publishing Martin Luther’s sermons, 1530.

    Lessons: Isaiah 55:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9, Luke 8:4-15
    Hymns: LSB 589, 823, 578, 758, 923

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    Septuagesima: God is Gracious Even in Adversity

    Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
    As Jesus tells the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, the events of the parable take place, from Matt. 20:1-16. From a book publishing Martin Luther’s sermons, 1540.

    Lessons: Daniel 9:2-10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5, Matthew 20:1-16
    Hymns: LSB 693, 566, 758, 555, 919

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    The Transfiguration of our Lord: The Glory of Christ our Savior

    Transfiguration of our Lord
    As Jesus is transfigured atop a mountain, Moses (left) and Elijah (right) appear while James, John, and Peter sit in amazement and fear, based on Matthew 17:1-9. From a 1702 German printing of the Holy Bible.

    Lessons: Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9
    Hymns: LSB 396, 413, 839, 395, 414

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    The Second Sunday after Epiphany: God Establishes and Blesses Marriage

    Wedding at Cana
    At the direction of Mary, Jesus performs His first miracle, changing water into wine at a wedding feast in Cana (John 2:1-11). From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1530.

    Lessons: Amos 9:11-15, Romans 12:6-16, John 2:1-11
    Hymns: LSB 394, 402, 839, 408, 398

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    The Baptism of our Lord: The Blessing of God

    Baptism of our Lord
    Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. The Holy Spirit appears overhead in the form of a dove along with God the Father (Matthew 3:13-17). From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1563.

    Lessons: Joshua 3:1-3, 7-8, 13-17; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Matthew 3:13-17
    Hymns: LSB 401, 406, 839, 404, 405

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    The Epiphany of our Lord: Gifts Received and Given

    Visitation of the Magi
    The magi bring Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:1-12). From a book explaining the Epistles and Gospels by Martin Luther (1540).

    Lessons: Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12
    Hymns: LSB 377, 395, 399 and many hymn requests for our hymn sing

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    First Sunday after Christmas: New Year’s Eve

    Presentation of our Lord
    Jesus is presented in the Jerusalem temple, as Mary kneels with the sacrifice of two birds (Luke 2:22-24) and Joseph stands behind her. The righteous Simeon holds the infant Jesus (left; v.28), and the prophetess Anna stands nearby with her hands folded in a prayer of thanksgiving to God (vv. 36-38). From a book explaining the Epistles and Gospels by Martin Luther (1540).

    Lessons: Isaiah 11:1-5, Galatians 4:1-7, Luke 2:21-40
    Hymns: LSB 367, 385, 733, 899, 390

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