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The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity: Eternal Life Through the Law or the Gospel?

Parable of the Good Samaritan
A Samaritan stops to help a man wounded by thieves, while a priest and a Levite pass by (Luke 10:23–37). From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1544.

Lessons: Leviticus 19:9-18, Galatians 3:15-22, Luke 10:23-37
Hymns: LSB 553, 683, 845, 713, 649

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The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity: Affliction

Healing the Deaf Mute
Jesus cures a deaf man with a speech impediment by first putting his fingers in the man’s ears, then spitting and touching the man’s tongue while looking up into heaven and saying, “Be opened,” based on Mark 7:31-37. From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1563.

Lessons: Isaiah 29:17-24, 2 Corinthians 3:4-11, Mark 7:31-37
Hymns: LSB 908, 820, 620, 713, 704

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The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Jesus speaks of a Pharisee (kneeling in front) and a tax collector (standing in the background) praying in the Temple, based on Luke 18:9-14. From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1544.

Lessons: Genesis 4:1-15, 1 Corinthians 15:1-10, Luke 18:9-14
Hymns: LSB 608, 559, 328, 732, 490

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The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

Cleansing the Temple
On the right, Jesus drives the merchants out of the Temple. On the left, He weeps over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41–48). From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1563.

Lessons: Jeremiah 7:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Luke 19:41-48
Hymns: LSB 498, 732, 639, 644, TLH 419

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The Ninth Sunday after Trinity: The Parable of the Unjust Steward

Parable of the Unjust Steward
The unjust steward is called to account of his dealings before his master, based on Luke 16:1-13. From a book by Veit Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Proverbs 16:1-9, 1 Corinthians 10:6-13, Luke 16:1-9
Hymns: LSB 536, 730, 731, 732, 689

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The Eighth Sunday after Trinity

Jesus Warns against False Prophets
Jesus teaches the Pharisees about false prophets, while on the left, wolves approach in sheep’s clothing (Matt. 7:15-23). From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1562.

Lessons: Jeremiah 23:16-29, Romans 8:12-17, Matthew 7:15-23
Hymns: LSB 577, 745, 623, 732, 680

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The Seventh Sunday after Trinity: Sing Praises

Jesus Feeding the Four Thousand
Jesus feeds the 4,000 with seven loaves of bread and a few small fish. Afterwards, seven baskets of leftovers are collected (Mark 8:1-9). From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1563.

Lessons: Psalm 47, Isaiah 62:6-12, Romans 6:19-23, Mark 8:1-9
Hymns: LSB 790, 819, 636, 732, 850

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The Sixth Sunday after Trinity: Christ Fulfills the Law and Forgives our Sin

Moses receives the Ten Commandments
Moses receives the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:1-20). From a book by Valentin Friedland (1581).

Lessons: Exodus 20:1-17, Romans 6:3-11, Matthew 5:20-26
Hymns: LSB 590, 562, 581, 732, 601

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The Fifth Sunday after Trinity: Blessed by the Grace of Christ

Teaching from a Boat and Fishing
Jesus teaches a crowd from the boat and enables Peter and his companions to catch a large number of fish (Luke 5:1-11). From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1563.

Lessons: 1 Kings 19:11-21, 1 Peter 3:8-15, Luke 5:1-11
Hymns: LSB 869, 750, 685, 609, 718

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The Visitation: Blessings from God

Mary visits Elizabeth
Mary, who is pregnant with Jesus, visits her relative Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist, based on Luke 1:39–56. From a book by Martin Luther interpreting Gospels, 1536.

Lessons: Song of Solomon 2:8-14, Romans 12:9-16, Luke 1:39-56
Hymns: LSB 913, 385, 966, 609, 940

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The Third Sunday after Trinity: Jesus Receives Sinners

Parables of Lost Sheep and Lost Coin
A woman searches her house for a lost coin while a shepherd brings a lost sheep home, based on Luke 15:1-10. From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1544.

Lessons: Micah 7:18-20, 1 Peter 5:6-11, Luke 15:1-10
Hymns: LSB 614, 609, 618, 839, 692

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The Second Sunday after Trinity

Parable of the Great Banquet
A rich man invites the poor, blind, lame, and crippled to a feast after the original guests have declined the invitation (Luke 14:15-24). From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1563.

Lessons: Proverbs 9:1-10, 1 John 3:13-18, Luke 14:15-24
Hymns: LSB 912, 510, 609, 622, 818

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Trinity 1: A Picture of Christian Love

Lazarus and the Rich Man
Lazarus sits at the gate of the rich man, who lives in luxury. In the rear, the rich man begs Abraham to allow Lazarus to put water on his tongue to quench his torment (Luke 16:19-31). From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1544.

Lessons: Deut. 6:4-15, 1 John 4:18-21, Luke 16:19-31
Hymns: LSB 876, 708, 732, 609, 919

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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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