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Quinquagesima: Grace Is Not Easily Understood

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: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 18:31-43
Hymns: LSB 545, 708, 556, 602, 797, 417

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Sexagesima: Grace is Passively Received through the Word

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 Cor. 11:19-12:9, Luke 8:4-15
Hymns: LSB 589, 578, 577, 586, 708, 921

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Septuagesima: Grace is Undeserved

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, 555, 566, 708, 919

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Transfiguration: Cleverly Devised Myths or the Sure Prophetic Word?

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 413, 395, 810, 401, 414

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Epiphany 3: The Word and Faith

Jesus Heals the Leper and Centurion
Jesus heals a leper (left) and a Roman Centurion asks Jesus to heal his servant (right) based on Matthew 8:1-13. From a book publishing Martin Luther’s Epistle and Gospel Sermons, 1540.

Lessons: 2 Kings 5:1-15, Romans 12:16-21, Matthew 8:1-13
Hymns: TLH 130, LSB 401, 412, 620, 632

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Second Sunday after Epiphany: Loving Our Spouse in Christ

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 409, 402, 408, 401, 398

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The First Sunday after Epiphany: Loving our Children in Christ

Jesus in the Temple at Age Twelve
Mary and Joseph find the twelve-year-old Jesus in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening and asking questions, based on Luke 2:41-52. From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1563.

Lessons: Isaiah 42:1-9, Romans 12:1-5, Luke 2:41-52
Hymns: LSB 410, 839, 394, 401, 384

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The Epiphany of our Lord: The Magi as Examples of Faith

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 396, 395, 397, 401, 399

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The First Sunday after Christmas: Simeon and the New Year

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: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Galatians 4:1-7, Luke 2:22-240
Hymns: LSB 379, 372, 389, 376, 385

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The Name and Circumcision of our Lord: Luke 2:21 and the New Year

Circumcision of Jesus
Jesus fulfills the Law as His first drops of Blood are shed at His Circumcision (Luke 2:21). From a book by Viet Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Gen. 17:3-14, Gal. 3:23-29, Luke 2:21
Hymns: LSB 898, 897, 733, 366, 390

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Christmas Day: What Can Ruin Christmas?Christmas Day:

The Nativity
The shepherds visit the baby Jesus in Bethlehem (front) after learning of His birth from the angel (rear) based on Luke 2:1-20. From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1563.

Lessons: Isaiah 52:6-10, Hebrews 1:1-12, John 1:1-14
Hymns: LSB 375, 383, 391, 381, 382, 370, 384, 380, 393, 358, 359, 387

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Christmas Eve: Merry Christmas!

Lessons: Matthew 1:18-25, John 6:47-58, Luke 21:25-36, Revelation 22:12-20, Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-20
Hymns: 367, 377, 333, 740, 387, 392, 380, 364, 370, 368, 361, 363, 386

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St. Thomas, Midweek Advent 4: Come, Then, O Lord Jesus

Lessons: Psalm 70, Revelation 22:13-21, Ephesians 4:7-16, John:24-29
Hymns: LSB 517, 333, 934, 348

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Rorate, Advent 4: The Lord is Near; Be Anxious About Nothing

Witness of John the Baptist
Cover: John the Baptist baptizes in the Jordan River while the priests and the Levites, who have come out from Jerusalem (the temple appears in the background) question him. (John 1:1-28). From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1550.

Lessons: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Philippians 4:4-7, John 1:19-28
Hymns: LSB 355, 357, 343, 352, 346

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Midweek Advent 3: Soon Will Come That Hour

Lessons: Psalm 50, Daniel 7:9-18, Matthew 24:23-35
Hymns: LSB 701, 333, 933, 338

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Gaudete, the Third Sunday in Advent: John in Prison

John in Prison
While in prison, John the Baptist sends his disciples to see if Jesus is the coming Messiah. In the background, Jesus is teaching the disciples about John (Matt. 11:2-11). From a book by Viet Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 11:2-11
Hymns: LSB 347, 354, 345, 344, 349

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Midweek Advent 2: Now He Gently Leads Us

Malachi 3:1-5, Colossians 1:15-20, John 15:1-11
Hymns: LSB 353, 333, 934, 341

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Filia Zion, Advent 2: Prepare to Meet Him

End Times
Jesus teaches His disciples about His second coming (Luke 21:25-36). From a book publishing Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), 1554.

Lessons: Song of Solomon 2:8-14, Romans 15:4-13, Luke 21:25-36
Hymns: LSB 659, 334, 337, 336, 342

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St. Andrew, Midweek Advent 1: Once He Came in Blessing

Lessons: Psalm 40, Ezekiel 3:16-21, Romans 10:8-18, John 1:35-42
Hymns: LSB 517, 333, 933, 548

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Ad Te Levavi, Advent 1: Waking from Sleep and Putting on Christ

The Triumphal Entry
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey to the waving of palm branches. (Matt. 21:1-9). The engraver’s knife and monogram (CE) are placed in the lower left corner, and the 4-cross in the lower center. From a book publishing Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), 1563.

Lessons: Jeremiah 23:5-8, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 21:1-9
Hymns: LSB 331, 332, 350, 335, 333

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Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving Even During Trial and Temptation

Give Thanks
O give thanks unto the Lord for He is Good

Lessons: Deuteronomy 8:1-10, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Luke 17:11-19
Hymns: LSB 892, 948, 822, 785, 794

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The Last Sunday of the Church Year: Prepared for Our Lord’s Return

Wise and Foolish Virgins
Only the five virgins who brought enough oil are allowed into the wedding banquet. (Matt. 25:1-13). From a book publishing Martin Luther’s House Postils (sermons), 1550.

Lessons: Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:1-13
Hymns: LSB 514, 516, 508, 672, 515

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Trinity 22: Forgiven and Forgiving

Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
Jesus tells the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant in the bottom right as the events unfold in the rest of the picture, based on Matthew 18:21-35. From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1544.

Lessons: Micah 6:6-8, Philippians 1:3-11, Matthew 18:21-35
Hymns: LSB 915, 703, 513, 672, 674

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All Saints’ Day: Holy Ones

Saints in Heaven
The Revelation of St John: 13. The Adoration of the Lamb and the Hymn of the Chosen, Albrecht Dürer, 1497–98.

Lessons: Revelation 7:9-17, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12
Hymns: LSB 596, 676, 677, 670, 672

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Reformation: Present Blessings

Luther Rose
Martin Luther’s seal began to be printed on the cover page of Martin Luther’s books beginning in the 1520s and it summarizes the Gospel. The cross reminds us that it is faith in the Crucified One that saves us.

Lessons: Revelation 14:6-7, Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36
Hymns: LSB 645, 942, 947, 656, 953, 960, 865, 555, 617, 582

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