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This blog post is adapted from Gerhard’s Theological Commonplace On the End of the World and On Hell, or Eternal Death, specifically Gerhard’s notes on the practical pastoral benefits...

This blog post has been adapted from an article that appears in Lutheranism 101: third edition.

This blog post is adapted from Lutheran Bible Companion, Volume 1: Introduction and Old Testament.  One of the first matters to require attention is the real import of Ruth’s...

This blog post is adapted from Luther’s Works, Volume 61: Theological and Polemical Works. These notations made by Martin Luther regarding the Bible passages used by his opponents to...

When we read with children, we know how to correct their mistakes, but sometimes we don’t know how to help them pronounce, understand, and retain new words. Here are some tips for...

This blog post is excerpted from Engaging the Psalms: A Guide for Reflection and Prayer.  The Psalter was ancient Israel’s hymnal, and it was the hymnal for Jesus and His...

This blog post is adapted from Engaging the Psalms: A Guide for Reflection and Prayer.  Unquestionably, of the 150 psalms, Psalm 23 is the most familiar. It has been used on...

This blog post is an excerpt from the Lutheran Bible Companion, Volume 1: Introduction and Old Testament.  By breaking the seemingly innocuous command to “make no covenant with the...

This post is adapted from Words of Strength and Promise: Devotions for Youth. Read below for a devotion written by Juliana Shults.

In this Sunday School Lesson on Luke 10:1-12, 17-20, students learn about how Jesus sent out men to proclaim that the Kingdom of God is at hand.

In this Sunday School Lesson on Luke 9:28-36, students learn about Jesus' transfiguration next to Moses and Elijah.

In this Sunday School Lesson on Matthew 16:13-23, students learn about Peter confessing that Jesus is Lord and Savior of the world.

In this Sunday School Lesson on Matthew 14:22-33, students learn about Jesus' omnipotent nature as he walks on water and even allows Peter to do so as well.

In this Sunday School Lesson on Matthew 9:9-13, students learn how Jesus has come to call all follow him, even tax collectors.

In this Sunday School Lesson on John 5:1-17, students learn about Jesus' mercy on those with disabilities and how he not only heals the body, but also cures man's sinful condition.

In this Sunday School Lesson on John 4:1-42, students learn about Jesus' conservation with the Samaritan woman at the well and how she spreads the Good News throughout her town.

In this Sunday School Lesson on John 3:1-21, students learn just how much God loves the world.

In this Sunday School Lesson on John 2:13-22, students learn about the importance of reverence at church and remembering the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.