"Daily Bread for Home Devotions" by Frederick Emil Pasche is a devotional book offering daily Scripture-based meditations designed for use in the Christian home. Rooted in Lutheran theology, this work provides spiritual nourishment for every day of the year, with each entry typically including a Bible verse, a short reflection, and a closing prayer or application.
January 1 The Existence of God "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God." Psalm 14:1 The reality of God becomes evident to every re
January 2 God Is Eternal "Before the mountains were brought forth or ever Thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting t
January 3 Materialism, the Outstanding Sign of Our Times "There is no fear of God before their eyes." Romans 3:18 What is materialism?
January 4 Why Do Many Not Believe? "The imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth." Genesis 8:21 Why do educated skeptics not believ
January 5 The Soul Yearns for Eternal Joy "What is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?" Matthew 16:
January 6 I Believe in God "Fear not: I am thy Shield and thy exceeding great Reward." Genesis 15:1 When someone thoughtful looks at the uni
January 7 There Is Only One God "Hear, O Israel: the Lord, our God, is one Lord." Deuteronomy 6:4 Everyone's reason tells them that there is
January 8 Understanding the Holy Trinity "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with
January 9 How the Divine Persons are Distinguished from Each Other "Because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your
January 10 The Importance of the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity "For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things; to whom be glory
January 11 Of Creation "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasur
January 12 Evolution vs. the Bible "Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are see
January 13 In Six Days the Lord Created Heaven and Earth "In six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is." Exo
January 14 God Is All-Powerful "With God nothing shall be impossible." Luke 1:37 God can and does accomplish whatever He intends. At His com
January 15 The Good Angels "By Him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth, visible and invisible." Colossian
January 16 The Evil Angels "Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared fo
January 17 On Satan, the Prince of Evil Spirits "Your adversary, the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." 1
January 18 Of Humanity "I will praise Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Thy works, and that my soul knoweth right
January 19 The Image of God "God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him." Genesis 1:27 When God created huma
January 20 God's Ongoing Care for the World "He upholds all things by the word of His power." Hebrews 1:3 We trust that God looks after us a
January 21 God Is Everywhere "Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." Matthew 28:20 In the Book of Jeremiah, in chap
January 22 God's Care "Cast all your care upon Him; for He careth for you." 1 Peter 5:7 We're confident that God continuously and generously
January 23 Understanding Divine Governance "A man's heart deviseth his way; but the Lord directeth his steps." Proverbs 16:9 The world isn't
January 24 God Transforms Evil into Good for His Children "Ye thought evil against me, but God meant it unto good." Genesis 50:20 Sin and wr
January 25 Out of Pure Fatherly and Divine Goodness and Mercy "Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him
January 26 God Is Kind, Forgiving, and Generous "The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works." Psalm 145:9
January 27 What It Means to Believe in God "We have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of Him." Ephesians 3:12 By saying
January 28 The Ultimate Sin of Not Believing "He that believeth not shall be damned." Mark 16:16 We were once prisoners of Satan, trapped un
January 29 Our Religion, or the Christian Faith "In Christ we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the r
January 30 The Christian Faith was Dimmed before the Reformation. "For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth and gross darkness the pe
January 31 The Reformation Marks the Beginning of a New Era "Thus saith the Lord, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of s
February 1 Luther and the Bible "To the Law and to the Testimony! If they speak not according to this Word, there is no light in them." Isai
February 2 The Lutheran Church "Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." Matthew 28:20 What does the Lutheran C
February 3 The Public Confessions Are the Standard of Doctrine in the Lutheran Church "Whosoever shall confess Me before men, him will I con
February 4 Our Small Catechism "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word that ye may grow thereby." 1 Peter 2:2 God's Word is o
February 5 The Augsburg Confession "Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you." I P
February 6 Why Do We Call Ourselves Lutherans? "If this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to naught; but if it be of God, ye cann
February 7 The Holy Scriptures "From a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through fa
February 8 It Has Withstood the Toughest Challenges and All the Tests of Time. "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words s
February 9 Divine Inspiration "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God." 2 Timothy 3:16 Inspiration means "breathing into." Thus, on th
February 10 Our English Version of the Bible "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 In 1604, King James c
February 11 "Search the Scriptures" "Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life; and they are they which testify of Me
February 12 Properties of the Bible "Thy Word is true from the beginning; and every one of Thy righteous judgments endureth forever." Psalm
February 13 Scripture Cannot Be Compromised "If ye continue in My Word, then are ye My disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and th
February 14 The Bible Is Genuine and Trustworthy "For the Word of the Lord is right, and all His works are done in truth." Psalm 33:4 To ass
February 15 The Necessity for Human Reason to Align with God's Word "Casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself aga
February 16 The Purpose of the Bible "And that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salva
February 17 The Bible Must Be Our Sole Rule and Guide for Faith and Life "Seek ye out of the Book of the Lord and read; no one of these shal
February 18 The Key Elements of Christian Belief "These words which I command thee this day shall be in thine heart; and thou shalt teach th
February 19 The Ten Commandments "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do His commandmen
February 20 The First Commandment "Thou shalt worship the Lord, thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve." Matthew 4:10 The First Comman
February 21 We Should Fear, Love, and Trust in God Above All Things "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own unde
February 22 The Second Commandment "According to Thy name, O God, so is Thy praise unto the ends of the earth; Thy right hand is full of rig
February 23 The Wrong of Cursing "Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be." Jame
February 24 Swearing by God's Name "Let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay; for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil." Matthe
February 25 On Witchcraft and Spiritism "There shall not be found among you a witch or a charmer or a consulter with familiar spirits." Deut
February 26 Misusing God's Name for Lies and Deception "Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord, that use their tongues and say, H
February 27 We Should Call upon God's Name in Every Trouble, Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks "Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all i
February 28 The Third Commandment "Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God and be more ready to hear than to give the sacrifice of
February 29 We Should Hold Preaching and God's Word Sacred and Gladly Hear and Learn It "Blessed are they that hear the Word of God an
March 1 A Warning Example for Us All "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
March 2 The Importance of God's Word in Christian Faith "So, then, faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God." Romans 10:
March 3 Nothing Must Stop Us from Listening to God's Word "Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house and the place where Thine honor dw
March 4 Christ Is Central in Every True Service "He that heareth you heareth Me." Luke 10:16 God showed His pleasure in the worship of the G
March 5 Family Worship "Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom." Colossians 3:16 "The head of the family should teach his
March 6 Spiritual Songs "Teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hear
March 7 Love Your Neighbor as Yourself "All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them." Matthew 7:12
March 8 The Fourth Commandment "Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is well-pleasing unto the Lord." Colossians 3:20 "We sho
March 9 The Responsibility of Parents "And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them up in the nurture and admonition
March 10 On Civil Government "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God; the powers that be are ord
March 11 The Separation of Church and State "Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's." Matth
March 12 Religious Freedom "O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; because His mercy endureth forever." Psalm 118:1 Luther stood for t
March 13 The Duty of Loyal Citizens "Render, therefore, to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom, to whom custom; fear, to
March 14 The Christians: The Foundation of a Nation "We know that all things work together for good to them that love God." Romans 8:2
March 15 The Special Promise of the Fourth Commandment "Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise, that it ma
March 16 The Fifth Commandment "Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God made He man." Genesis 9:
March 17 Beware of Harmful Anger! "Whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the Judgment." Matthew 5:22 Har
March 18 We Should Help and Befriend Our Neighbor in Every Physical Need. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." Mat
March 19 The Sixth Commandment "Out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications." Matthew 15:19 You must not
March 20 Marriage is a Lifelong Commitment "What, therefore, God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." Matthew 19:6 The marr
March 21 God Himself established the Institution of Marriage "And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will mak
March 22 A Rightful Engagement Must Not be Broken "Jacob served seven years for Rachel and...said unto Laban, Give me my wife." Genesis 29:2
March 23 The Home of a Truly Christian Married Couple "Godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is and o
March 24 Marriage was Instituted for the Propagation of the Human Race "And God blessed them; and God said unto them, Be fruitful and multip
March 25 We Should Lead a Pure and Respectable Life "Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8 Our era is quickly
March 26 How to Evaluate Entertainment "Whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if t
March 27 The Seventh Commandment "That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter, because that the Lord is the Avenger of all s
March 28 True Riches "If riches increase, set not your heart upon them." Psalm 62:10 We live in a time and a place where money is worshipped
March 29 We Should Pray, Work, and Help Our Neighbor "If any would not work, neither should he eat." 2 Thessalonians 3:10 A devoted Christia
March 30 The Mistake of Those Who, Out of Fear of Earthly Losses, Will Not Follow Christ "I please all men in all things, not seeking
March 31 The Eighth Commandment "A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape." Proverbs 19:5 In addi
April 1 The Sin of Lying "Wherefore, putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor; for we are members one of another." Ephesi
April 2 A Christian Should Not Sue His Brother "Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust and not before
April 3 Judging and Condemning Others "But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison." James 3:8 A harmf
April 4 We Should Defend Our Neighbor, Speak Well of Him, and Put the Best Construction on Everything "Charity shall cover the multitude of
April 5 The 9th and 10th Commandments "Thou shalt not covet." Romans 13:9 The last two commandments teach us that even the evil thought of t
April 6 Finding True Happiness in Contentment "Godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6 The apostle of God instructs us: "Le
April 7 Every Person Must follow the Entire Law Throughout Their Life "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the tru
April 8 Love Is the Essence of All Commandments "Therefore, love is the fulfilling of the Law." Romans 13:10 Does God only want us to live a
April 9 The Conclusion of the Commandments "I, the Lord, thy God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children u
April 10 God Is Just "O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto Thee, but unto us confusion of faces." Daniel 9:7 God is just. He judges im
April 11 The Destruction of Jerusalem: A Clear Example of God's Wrath Against Sin "For Thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wicked
April 12 On Death "The wages of sin is death." Romans 6:23 God told Adam: "In the day that thou eatest thereof [of the forbidden fruit] thou
April 13 Triumphant Songs of Faith Facing Death "Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!" 1 Corinthians
April 14 Can We Perfectly Follow God's Commandments? "Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Not one." Job 14:4 God demands fl
April 15 Can The Law save people? "Whosoever shall keep the whole Law and yet offend in one point, he is, guilty of all." James 2:10 How can
April 16 The Purpose and Uses of the Law "Thy Word have I hid in mine heart that I might not sin against Thee." Psalm 119:11 Neither u
April 17 Our Faithfulness to God's Commands Brings Him Joy "Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the Law of the Lord." Ps
April 18 Why Must the Law Be Preached in All Its Severity? "I had not known sin but by the Law; for I had not known lust except the Law had
April 19 On Sin "Sin is the transgression of the Law." 1 John 3:4 Many believe that God has given His Law so that by following it perfectly,
April 20 All People Have Inherent Sin "That which is born of the flesh is flesh." John 3:6 Our nature leans towards all that is bad. The ear
April 21 What Did Original Sin Bring to Us? "We were by nature the children of wrath, even as others." Ephesians 2:3 Original sin has distan
April 22 What Is Actual Sin? "Out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.
April 23 Sins of Weakness "Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." Matthew 2
April 24 Mortal Sins "Brethren, be not children in understanding; howbeit, in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men." 1 Corinth
April 25 The Sin against the Holy Spirit "The blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men." Matthew 12:31 The sin agains
April 26 The Vast and Shocking Nature of Sin "Repent ye therefore and be converted that your sins may be blotted out." Acts 3:19 We're open
April 27 How We Gain Freedom from Sin "Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to everyone that believeth." Romans 10:4 Salvati
April 28 Understanding the Gospel "I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that bel
April 29 The Difference between the Law and the Gospel "The letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth life." 2 Corinthians 3:6 Holy Scripture co
April 30 The Different Relationships of People to the Law "When we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the Law, did work i
May 1 Testimonies for the Truth of the Gospel "If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of G
May 2 Jesus Is the Promised Messiah "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power." Acts 10:38 We believe that God, in
May 3 All the Prophets Spoke of Christ "To Him give all the prophets witness that through His name, whosoever believeth in Him, shall receiv
May 4 Christ's Birth in Bethlehem "Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you
May 5 Jesus: The Savior for Everyone "He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world."
May 6 Jesus Performed Incredible Miracles "He was declared to be the Son of God with power." Romans 1:4 The miracles Jesus did matched exact
May 7 Jesus Christ Is the True God "This is the true God and eternal Life." 1 John 5:20 "What think ye of Christ? Whose Son is He?" Is He tr
May 8 Jesus Christ, the Rock of Ages "Upon this rock I will build My Church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16
May 9 Jesus Christ Is Also Truly Human "The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us." John 1:14 When we focus on Jesus, we see a real, natura
May 10 Christ Is Both God and Human "Whose are the fathers and of whom, as concerning the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, God blessed f
May 11 Christ's Human Nature Shares in the Majesty of His Divine Nature "The blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sin." 1 J
May 12 Christ's Dual Nature Active in Our Redemption "Ye killed the Prince of Life." Acts 3:15 Christ's dual nature was involved in our rede
May 13 Jesus, the Mediator Between God and Humanity "There is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." 1 Timothy
May 14 Jesus, Our Ultimate Treasure and Most Valuable Pearl "The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field.... Again, the kingd
May 15 The Work of Redemption through Christ "Christ hath redeemed us." Galatians 3:13 The Second Article of our Christian Creed discusses r
May 16 His Life of Deep Humility "He made Himself of no reputation and took upon Him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of m
May 17 He was Made under the Law "He was made under the Law to redeem them that were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption of so
May 18 Christ's Innocent Suffering and Death "He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of
May 19 Christ Suffered and Died in Our Place "He hath made Him to be sin for us who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of
May 20 Reflect on the Boundless Love of God for Us, Sinners Who Deserve Punishment! "In this was manifested the love of God toward us, becau
May 21 Who Did Christ Redeem? "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinner
May 22 Christ Freed Us from All Sins "The blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sin." 1 John 1:7 Is it clear, and is it cert
May 23 Christ Redeemed Us from Death "Christ hath abolished death and hath brought life and immortality to light." 2 Timothy 1:10 Our consci
May 24 Christ Freed Us from the Devil's Power "For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.
May 25 What Did Christ Use to Redeem You? "Ye were redeemed with the precious blood of Christ, as of a Lamb without blemish and without spot
May 26 Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd "I am the Good Shepherd; the Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep." John 10:11 Humanity can b
May 27 The Purpose of His Redemption "Thou wast slain and hast redeemed us to God by Thy blood." Revelation 5:9 Christ has redeemed us, lost
May 28 Confessing Christ "Whosoever shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven." Matthew 10:32
May 29 Finding Peace with God Through Jesus "Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Rom
May 30 The Joy of a Christian "Delight thyself also in the Lord, and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart." Psalm 37:4 The joy the
May 31 Our Blessed State of Grace "Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us that we should be called the sons of God!" 1
June 1 Our Heavenly Possession "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life." John 3:36 Which words from our Lutheran Catechism descr
June 2 The Blessed, Devout Life "He died for all that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died&nb
June 3 Love Is the Result of Faith "In Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything nor uncircumcision, but faith, which worketh by l
June 4 What Assurance Do We Have That We Are Redeemed? "Christ was delivered for our offenses and was raised again for our justificati
June 5 The God-Man's State of Exaltation "Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him and given Him a name which is above every name." Philip
June 6 His Descent into Hell "Christ was put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit; by which also He went and preached unto the
June 7 His Resurrection from the Dead "I am the Resurrection and the Life; he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live;
June 8 Christ's Ascension into Heaven "He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all heavens that He might fill all things.
June 8 The Christian Following Christ to Heaven "For our conversation is in heaven, from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus
June 9 Christ's Position at the Right Hand of God "Sit Thou [the Father said to Christ] at My right hand until I make Thine enemies Thy foot
June 10 He Gave Gifts to People "When He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive and gave gifts unto men." Ephesians 4:8 It was promis
June 11 Don't Misuse Your Freedom in Christ "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient; all things are lawful for me, b
June 12 His Return to Judge Everyone, Both Living and Dead "God hath appointed a day in the which He will judge the world in righteousness b
June 13 The Final Day: A Day of Joy for All True Believers "And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up and lift up your heads
June 14 The Signs of the Times Point to the End of the World "The end of all things is at hand; be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer.
June 15 Chiliasm Is a Dream "Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world." John 18:36 The advocates of chiliasm argue that Christ will r
June 16 The Antichrist Prophesied in 2 Thessalonians has Arrived "Let no man deceive you by any means; for that day shall not come except th
June 17 Christ Our Prophet "The Lord, thy God, will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto
June 18 Christ Our High Priest "Such an High Priest became us who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than
June 19 Building Our Souls and Beliefs on Christ, the Only Reliable Foundation "He is like a man which built an house and digged deep and la
June 20 Christ Our King "Pilate said unto Him, Art Thou a king? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and fo
June 21 Behold, Your King Comes to You! "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the high
June 22 On Sanctification "But ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of
June 23 Who Is the Holy Ghost? "The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things
June 24 The Terrible State of Human Nature in Spiritual Matters "O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself; but in Me is thine help." Hose
June 25 The Holy Spirit Transforms Us and Opens Our Minds "God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts
June 26 The Holy Spirit Brings Us to Faith in Christ "No man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost." 1 Corinthians 12:3 What
June 27 The Holy Spirit Leads Us to Faith in Christ through the Good News "How shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard?"
June 29 The Role of Divine Grace in Spiritual Renewal "Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves, but our su
June 30 The Holy Spirit Also Gives Us Power to Do Good Works "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hat
July 1 Losing Faith "Now, the just shall live by faith; but if any man draw back, My soul shall have no pleasure in him." Hebrews 10:38 Many
July 2 By the Gospel, the Holy Spirit Keeps Us in the True Faith "You are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation." 1 Peter 1:
July 3 Why Don't All People Find Faith and Salvation Through the Gospel? "Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do al
July 4 Let Us Walk in the Spirit "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." Galatians 5:25 Christians live in the Spirit be
July 5 The Holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints "There is one body and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calli
July 6 I Am the Vine, You Are the Branches "I am the Vine, ye are the branches; he that abideth in Me and I in him, the same bringeth forth
July 7 In the Visible Church, There Is Much Rubbish "The kingdom of heaven is like unto a net that was cast into the sea and gathered of eve
July 8 Which Is the True Visible Church? "Teach them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." Matthew 28:20 It's essential to
July 9 The Authority of the Church "One is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren." Matthew 23:8 Recognizing no authority but His
July 10 What Is the Business of the Church? "Go ye and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the
July 11 The Unity of the Christian Church "Endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:3 The unity of
July 12 We Should All Be Workers in the Church "As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another as good stewar
July 13 Forgiveness of Sins, or Justification "To him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is count
July 14 The Prodigal Son "Repent ye therefore and be converted that your sins may be blotted out." Acts 3:19 A wealthy nobleman had two sons
July 15 Justification, Not by Our Works, But by Grace, the Main Belief of the Christian Faith "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all
July 16 This Aspect of the Christian Faith Sets It Apart from All Other Beliefs "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause di
July 17 Justification by Grace Puts All the Glory on God Alone "In Christ we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, acc
July 18 This Teaching Provides Lasting Comfort to Those Who Feel Unworthy "The Law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of go
July 19 Secret Societies, or Lodges "Come out from among them and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I wil
July 20 The Resurrection of the Body "The hour is coming in the which all that are in the graves shall hear His voice and shall come forth."
July 21 Eternal Life "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give unto them eternal life." John 10:27-28 Scriptu
July 22 Of Eternal Damnation "And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments." Luke 16:23 The day of resurrection is the ultimate Day
July 23 Our Hope of Entering Heaven Is a Certain Hope "I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor power
July 24 Why Is It That Only a Few Are Chosen? "The last shall be first and the first last; for many be called, but few chosen." Matthe
July 25 It's Important for the Heart to Be Strong "I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have co
July 26 Christians Find True Comfort in Life and Death "Whom have I in heaven but Thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire beside Th
July 27 All True Christians Pray "The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him in truth. He will fulfil the
July 28 How, When, and Where Should We Pray? "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name, He will give it
July 29 For Whom and What Should We Pray? "I exhort therefore that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thank
July 30 What Motivates Us to Pray? "Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me." Psalm 50:15 Why do
July 31 To Whom We Should Pray "Thou shalt worship the Lord, thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve." Matthew 4:10 We should pray to t
August 1 God Is a Spirit "God is a spirit; and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth." John 4:24 Why do the Scriptur
August 2 Our Father, Who Art in Heaven "One God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in you all." Ephesians 4:6 "Ma
August 3 We Should Be Grateful to God for Making Us His Children "Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us that we should
August 4 Embrace Simplicity and Trust Like Children "Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted and become as little children, ye shall n
August 5 Hallowed Be Thy Name "Sanctify them through Thy truth; Thy Word is truth." John 17:17 What is God's name? It is by what He wants us
August 6 Thy Kingdom Come "Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." John 3:5 What is this
August 7 Take an Active Interest in the Work for God's Kingdom "Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord negligently." Jeremiah 48:10 "T
August 8 Let Your Will be Done on Earth as It Is in Heaven "He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the Day of Jesus Ch
August 9 Understanding God's Kind Intentions When We Face Sickness "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall
August 10 Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto
August 11 Be Mindful of Life's Distractions! "Having food and raiment, let us be therewith content." 1 Timothy 6:8 People who don't believe
August 12 We Should Accept God's Gifts with Gratitude "O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; because His mercy endureth forever
August 13 It's Unwise and Old-Fashioned to Stress Ourselves Over the Future "Take, therefore, no thought for the morrow; for the morro
August 14 And Forgive Us Our Trespasses, as We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us "If ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which i
August 15 And Lead Us Not into Temptation "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is
August 16 Avoid Bad Influences "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly nor standeth in the way of sinners nor sit
August 17 But Deliver Us from Evil "The Lord shall deliver me from every evil work and will preserve me unto His heavenly kingdom." 2 Timoth
August 18 What are God's Intentions when He Allows Us to Face Evil? "Now, no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous;
August 19 The Conclusion of the Lord's Prayer "Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majes
August 20 The Word "Amen" "All the promises of God in Him are yea and in Him Amen unto the glory of God by us." 2 Corinthians 1:20 The word
August 21 The Promise Given to Prayer "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name, He will give it you."
August 22 The Means of Grace "Teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost; teaching the
August 22 The Power of God's Word "The Word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing
August 23 The Holy Sacraments "Ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious." 1 Peter 2:3 God, understanding the stubbornness and inconsistency
August 24 What Is Baptism? "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us by the washing of regen
August 25 The Ways of Baptizing "Arise and be baptized and wash away thy sins." Acts 22:16 The person getting baptized should do so "in the
August 26 Who Has the Right to Baptize? "Let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God." 1 C
August 27 Who Should Be Baptized? "Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of t
August 28 Infant Baptism "Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born
August 29 Sponsors "In the mouth of two or three witnesses every word [shall] be established." Matthew 18:16 The primary responsibilit
August 30 The Benefits of Baptism "Ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus; for as many of you as have been baptized into&nb
August 31 The Power of Baptism "But ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spir
September 1 What Baptism Means "We are buried with Christ by Baptism into death, that, like as He was raised from the dead by the glory of t
September 2 Our Baptismal Promise "Offer unto God thanksgiving and pay thy vows unto the Most High. Psalm 50:14 Some promises are wron
September 3 Confirmation "Thou hast professed a good profession before many witnesses." 1 Timothy 6:12 Confirmation is a solemn reaffi
September 4 Stay Committed to Serving the Triune God, and Only Him "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." 
September 5 Remember that God Is All-Knowing "Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the Lord." Jeremiah 23:2
September 6 The Main Reason for Falling Away "Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall." 1 Corinthians 10:12 Many who were c
September 7 The Office of the Keys "Whosever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained."
September 8 The Only Role in the Church is the Office of the Keys "They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them." Luke 16:29 The Chu
September 9 To Everyone Concerned with the Authority of the Church "Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound
September 10 How the Office of the Keys is Practiced "No man taketh this honor unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron." He
September 11 Brotherly Advice "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye, which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of mee
September 12 How Should We Treat a Person Who Was Excommunicated but Is Now Sorry? "Forgive him and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one sho
September 13 Today, If You Will Listen to His Voice, Do Not Harden Your Hearts "Repent ye therefore and be converted that your sins may be b
September 14 Excommunication is Not Meant for Doom, but for the Soul's Salvation. "As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure i
September 15 What Is a Christian Congregation? "Where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them." Matth
September 16 Do Not Refuse to Serve the Lord "As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another as good stewards
September 17 Why Should All Christians Join a Truly Christian Congregation? "And the Lord added to the Church daily such as should be
September 18 The Christian Ministry is Divinely Instituted "Take heed unto yourselves and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost ha
September 19 The Congregation appoints Pastors "And they gave forth their lots, and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the
September 20 Who Are Faithful Ministers, or Pastors? "It is required in stewards that a man be found faithful." 1 Corinthians 4:2 Being fait
September 21 What Listeners Owe to Their Pastors "Let him that is taught in the Word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things."
September 22 Follow God's Word; Follow It Alone "Ye shall observe to do therefore as the Lord, your God, hath commanded you; ye shall not tu
September 23 What Is Confession? "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighte
September 24 Return to the Lord, Your God! "I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely; for Mine anger is turned away from him."
September 25 Absolution "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." Proverbs 28
September 26 Do Hypocrites Also Receive Forgiveness? "Let favor be shown to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness; in the land of
September 27 Beware of Being Only a Christian in Name "Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven,
September 28 Think About Your Role in Life According to the Ten Commandments "By the Law is the knowledge of sin." Romans 3:20 Before you ad
September 29 Avoid Sinning Against Conscience "Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts and be ready always to give an answer to every man that
September 30 The General Confession "Who can understand his errors? Cleanse Thou me from secret faults." Psalm 19:12 The ministe
October 1 Confessing My Sins to My Neighbor "Confess your faults one to another." James 5:16 Since Christians are and will always be sinners
October 2 How a Christian Should Wholeheartedly Forgive Those Who Offend Them. "Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven." Luke 6:37 What should be
October 3 Let's Be Truly Honest in Our Confession "I acknowledged my sin unto Thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess
October 4 We Should Not Doubt God's Forgiveness "If Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness
October 5 God Is Faithful "The Word of the Lord is right, and all His works are done in truth." Psalm 33:4 God is true and faithful in
October 6 Having Received Forgiveness, We Must Change Our Sinful Lives "Put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and
October 7 The Institution of the Sacrament of the Altar "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits." Psalm 103:2 The Sacram
October 8 What Christ Offers Us in the Holy Communion "Take, eat; this is My body. This cup is the New Testament in My blood." 1 Corin
October 9 The Words "This Is My Body," "This Is My Blood," Must Not be Taken in a Figurative Sense "Though it be but a man's covenant, yet i
October 10 The Papacy's Misinterpretation of the Lord's Supper "Drink ye all of it." Matthew 26:27 Unfortunately, the institution's words ha
October 11 The True Lutheran, Biblical Doctrine of the Holy Supper "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood
October 12 Why This Sacrament Should be Administered Forever "As often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death
October 13 The Benefits of the Lord's Supper "This is My blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." Matt
October 14 For What Purpose, Then, Do We Approach the Lord's Table? "Who shall also confirm you unto the end that ye may be blameless in the
October 15 Why Should We Regularly Participate in This Sacrament? "This do in remembrance of Me." Luke 22:19 What motivates us to participat
October 16 Especially Those with Weak Faith Should Attend the Lord's Supper. "A bruised reed shall He not break, and the smoking flax
October 17 The Power of the Lord's Supper "He [Jesus] gave it to the disciples and said, Take, eat. Drink ye all of it." Matthew 26:26
October 18 The Beneficial Use of the Sacrament "Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves." 2 Corinthians 1
October 19 Who Is Unworthy to Approach the Lord's Table? "He that eateth and drinketh unworthily eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, n
October 20 Self-Reflection Essential Before Taking Communion "Let a man examine himself and so let him eat of that bread and drink of that c
October 21 The Church's Responsibility to Ensure a Worthy Reception of the Sacrament "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neith
October 22 Do Not Associate with Those Who Do Not Believe "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth i
October 23 Experience the Divine Holiness! "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory." Isaiah 6:3 No evi
October 24 Don't Love the World "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Fa
October 25 "Beware of False Prophets!" "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolv
October 26 The Importance of Practicing Close Communion "Whosoever shall eat this bread and drink this cup of the Lord unworthily shall be g
October 27 This Supper Enhances Our Journey Towards a Holy Life "What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me?" Ps
October 28 By Participating in This Sacrament, We Show Our Faith "For we, being many, are one bread and one body; for we are all partakers o
October 29 Christians: The Essence of Good in the World "Ye are the salt of the earth; but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall
October 30 Christians: The Light of the World "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid." Matthew 5:1
October 31 Spread the Gospel Everywhere "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized
November 1 Every Christian must Engage in Mission Work "Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, th
November 2 Christian Generosity "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the househol
November 3 Our Lutheran Heritage "Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the Word of God; whose faith follow,
November 4 Our Synod and Its Work "The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad." Psalm 126:3 Besides your church and school,
November 5 The Importance of Our Local Schools "Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them up in the nurture and admonit
November 6 Youth Is the Best Time to Start a Christian Life "Remember, now, thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come n
November 7 Our Colleges and Seminaries "Let us not be weary in well-doing; for in due season we shall reap if we faint not." Galatians 6:9 W
November 8 What Kind of Men We Need "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary, the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking who
November 9 Our Mission Fields "Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest." Joh
November 10 Christ's Command to All His Followers to Witness for Him "And ye also shall bear witness because ye have been with Me from the b
November 11 "Lo, I Am with You Alway." "They shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith th
November 12 "Ο Give Thanks unto the Lord!" "Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my
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