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The Last Sunday of the Church Year

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 515, 516, 655, 672, 673, 514

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Trinity 24: The Ransomed Shall Return with Singing

Woman with Issue of Blood and Jairus
In the bottom right, Jairus kneels before Jesus, asking Jesus to raise his daughter. In the middle, the woman with the issue of blood is healed by touching the hem of Jesus’ garment. In the upper left, Jesus raises Jairus’ daughter from the dead (Matthew 9:18-26). From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (Sermons), 1549.

Lessons: Psalm 95:1-7, Isaiah 51:9-16, Colossians 1:9-14, Matthew 9:18-26
Hymns: LSB 752, 679, 513, 574, 594

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The Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity: Wisdom

Render Unto Ceasar
The Pharisees question Jesus about paying taxes to Caesar while in the background, they are shown plotting against Him, based on Matthew 22:15-22. From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1544.

Lessons: Proverbs 8:11-22, Philippians 3:17-21, Matthew 22:15-22
Hymns: LSB 503, 655, 647, 645, 585

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The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity: Salvation Comes to Jews and Gentiles Only By Grace Through Faith in Christ

Parable of the Wedding Feast
As Jesus tells the Parable of the Wedding Banquet, in the background the banquet takes place, the city is destroyed, and the servant is treated spitefully. (Matt. 22:1-14). From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1563.

Lessons: Isaiah 55:1-9, Ephesians 5:15-21, Matthew 22:1-14
Hymns: LSB 828, 730, 725, 827, 830, 563

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The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity: The Great Blessing of Forgiveness

Jesus Heals a Paralytic
Jesus forgives a paralyzed man of his sins, at which point the scribes accuse Him of blasphemy. To prove His authority, Jesus orders the man to get up and walk, which he does. (Matt. 9:1-8). From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1544.

Lessons: Isaiah 44:21-23, Ephesians 4:22-28, Matthew 9:1-8
Hymns: LSB 916, 746, 522, 730, 814

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The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity: Salvation Through Christ Alone

Attempt to trap Jesus
The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians attempt to trap Jesus but having received inspiration from God Jesus answers wisely (Matt. 22:15-46). From a book by Philipp Melanchthon, 1561.

Lessons: Deuteronomy 10:12-21, 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, Matthew 22:34-46
Hymns: LSB 579, 708, 696, 865, 580

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The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity: Concerning the Sabbath

Healing on the Sabbath
Jesus heals a man with dropsy while eating dinner at a Pharisee’s house on the Sabbath; outside, an ox is removed from a pit (Luke 14:1-11). From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1544.

Lessons: Proverbs 25:6-14, Ephesians 4:1-6, Luke 14:1-11
Hymns: LSB 613, 557, 630, 544, 865

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The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity: Not Imprisoned but Free

Resurrection at Nain
Jesus raises a widow’s son from the dead at Nain (Luke 7:11-17). From a book by Martin Luther interpreting the Epistles and Gospels, 1544.

Lessons: 1 Kings 17:17-24, Ephesians 3:13-21, Luke 7:11-17
Hymns: LSB 476, 758, 633, 865, 478, 742

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The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity: Jesus Addresses Mammon and Worry

Do Not Worry
Jesus uses the lilies of the field (foreground) and the birds of the air (background) to warn against anxiety and the storing up of treasure on the earth (right) based on Matt 6:24-34 by Veit Dietrich (1562).

Lessons: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Galatians 5:25-6:10, Matthew 6:24-34
Hymns: LSB 754, 760, 598, 713, 725

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The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity: The Ten Lepers

Jesus Heals a Leper
Christ healing a leper. Woodcut by an unidentified cutter, 1571, after Jost Amman, based on Matthew 8:2-3, Mark 1:40-42, Luke 5:12-13

Lessons: Proverbs 4:10-23, Galatians 5:16-24, Luke 17:11-19
Hymns: LSB 568, 713, 587, 737, 637, 895

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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 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 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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