THE FAMILY ALTAR

Bible Readings for the Year

Catechism, Bible Verses, and Hymns to Learn by Heart

For Home Devotions, Parochial School, Confirmation Students, & Home School 

  2008-2009

The following Bible passages, hymns, and Catechism readings are the core of what every Christian needs to know.  The head of the house should see that the children learn the Bible stories beginning in the early childhood years in preparation for Catechism class with the pastor.  It is best to set a time each day to instruct your household in these basic truths. These are also the Learn—by--Heart assignments for grades 6-8 (Catechism and memory sections).

The Bible readings are arranged thematically based on the Catechism lesson for the week and the Church seasons in order to give a basis for understanding the flow of the Bible.  For extra Bible readings, Hymns are from Lutheran Service Book.

DAILY THEMES FOR PRAYER

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR DAILY PRAYERS WITH FAMILY:

Adjust to the needs of your household.

The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 

• Psalm
• Bible Reading
• Catechism Reading
• The Bible memory verse.
• The hymn is sung
• The Apostles’ Creed
• Prayers for others and ourselves
• The Lord’s Prayer

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SCHEDULE:

Week 1                       Beginning Sunday, September 7                    PENTECOST 17

• Catechism:  1ST and 2ND Commandments, What does this mean?
• Psalm 119: 113-120
• Hymn: 869 With the Lord Begin Your Task
• Memory: Lord, You have been our dwelling placer throughout all generations.  Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Psalm 90:1-2
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Moses Receives the Law upon Tablets of Stone—Exodus 24:1-18

The Ark of the Covenant—Exodus 25:1-22

The Sabbath Law—Exodus 31:12-18

Week 2                        Beginning Sunday, September 14                  PENTECOST 18

• Catechism:  3RD and 4TH Commandments, What does this mean?
• Psalm 103:1-13
• Hymn: 655 Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word
• Memory:  I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.  Romans 1:16
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Worship of the Golden Calf—Exodus 32:1-14

God’s Wrath Is Poured Out upon Idol Worshipers—Exodus 32:15-35

The Lord Renews His Covenant with Israel—Exodus 33:1-3, 34:1-10, 27-35

Week 3                        Beginning Sunday, September 21                  PENTECOST 19

• Catechism:  5TH and 6TH Commandments, What does this mean?
• Psalm 27:1-9
• Hymn: 740 I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb
• Memory:  A man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.  Mark 10: 7-9
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Moses Sets Up the Tabernacle—Exodus 40:1-3, 16-38

The Burnt Offering—Leviticus 1:1-17

The Trespass Offering—Leviticus 5:1-10

Week 4                        Beginning Sunday, September 28                  PENTECOST 20

• Catechism:  7TH and 8TH Commandments, What does this mean?
• Psalm 25:1-10
• Hymn: 581 These Are the Holy Ten Commands
• Memory:  Love does no harm to its neighbor.  Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.  Romans 13:10
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Offerings with Restitution—Leviticus 5:17-6:7

The Ministry of the Priests Begins—Leviticus 9:1-16, 22-24

The Profane Fire of Nadab and Abihu—Leviticus 10:1-7

Week 5                        Beginning Sunday, October 5                        PENTECOST 21

• Catechism:  9TH and 10TH Commandments, What does this mean?
• Psalm  118:19-24
• Hymn: 813 Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng
• Memory:  Be on your guard against all kinds of greed.  A man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.  Luke 12:15
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Day of Atonement-Leviticus 16:1-16a

The Lord Commands a Census of Israel—Numbers 1:1-4, 17-19, 45-54

The Levites Are Called to Serve as Priests—Numbers 3:1-16, 39-41

Week 6                        Beginning Sunday, October 12                      PENTECOST 22

• Catechism:  The Close of the Commandments, What does this mean?
• Psalm 25:6-9
• Hymn: 745 In God, My Faithful God
• Memory: The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.  Romans 6:23
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Priestly Blessing—Numbers 6:22-27

The Second Passover—Numbers 9:1-14

A Pillar of Cloud by Day and a Pillar of Fire by Night—Numbers 9:15-23

Week 7                        Beginning Sunday, October 19                      PENTECOST 23

• Catechism:  Apostles’ Creed: First Article, What does this mean? (first half)
• Psalm  96
• Hymn: 505 Triune God, Oh, Be Our Stay
• Memory: The Heavens declare the glory of God.  The skies proclaim the work of His hands.  Psalm 19:1
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Israel Departs from Sinai—Numbers 10:11-14a, 29-36

The People of Israel Complain Against God—Numbers 11:1-17

The Lord Feeds His Grumbling People with Quail—Numbers 11:18-35

Week 8                        Beginning Sunday, October 26                      REFORMATION (Observed)

• Catechism:  Apostles’ Creed: First Article, What does this mean?  (second half)
• Psalm 46
• Hymn: 656 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
• Memory: Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 1 Timothy 1:15
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Aaron and Miriam Speak Against Moses—Numbers 12:1-16

Spies Are Sent into Canaan—Numbers 13:1-3, 17-33

Israel Refuses to Enter Canaan; Moses Intercedes—Numbers 14:1-24

Week 9                        Beginning Sunday, November 2                     All Saints Day (Observed)

• Catechism:  Apostles’ Creed: Second Article, What does this mean? (first half)
• Psalm  1
• Hymn: 677 For All the Saints
• Memory: I will put enmity between you and the woman, between your offspring and hers.  He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. Genesis 3:15
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Rebels Are Sentenced to Death—Numbers 14:26-45

Rebellion against Moses and Aaron—Numbers 16:1-19a

The Lord Confirms That Moses Is His Prophet—Numbers 16:19b-40

Week 10                      Beginning Sunday, November 9                     Pentecost 26

• Catechism:  Apostles’ Creed: Second Article, What does this mean? (second half)
• Psalm  119:137-144
• Hymn: 398 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
• Memory: God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 1 Corinthians 5:21
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Budding of Aaron’s Rod—Numbers 16:41-17:11

Moses Strikes the Rock—Numbers 20:1-13

The Death of Aaron—Numbers 20:14-29 

Week 11                      Beginning Sunday, November 16                   Pentecost 27

• Catechism:  Apostles’ Creed: Third Article, What does this mean? (first half)
• Psalm  105:1-7
• Hymn: 902 Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now
• Memory: When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, He will testify about Me. John 15:26
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Bronze Serpent—Numbers 21:4-9

Balaam’s Donkey—Numbers 22:1, 4b-5, 12-38; (survey 23-24); 24:10-13, 25

Joshua Is Ordained to Take Moses’ Place—Numbers 27:12-23

Week 12                      Beginning Sunday, November 23       LAST SUNDAY (Thanksgiving)

• Catechism:  Apostles’ Creed: Third Article, What does this mean? (second half)
• Psalm  130
• Hymn: 516 Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying
• Memory: No one can say “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.  1 Corinthians 12:3
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Moses Reminds the People of God’s Law—Deuteronomy 1:1a, 3; 5:1-11a, 12, 16-22

Moses Warns the People against Rebelling—Deuteronomy 5:32-6:25

The Lord Will Raise Up a Prophet Like Moses—Deuteronomy 18:9-22

Week 13                      Beginning Sunday, November 30                   ADVENT 1

• Catechism:  Lord’s Prayer: Introduction and First Petition, What does this mean?
• Psalm 98
• Hymn: 331 The Advent of Our King
• Memory: From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:15
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Moses Dies on Mount Nebo—Deuteronomy 32:48-52; 34:1-12

Joshua Takes Moses’ Place and Prepares to Cross the Jordan—Joshua 1:1-18

Rahab the Harlot Hides the Spies—Joshua 2:1-24

Week 14                      Beginning Sunday, December 7                     ADVENT 2

• Catechism:  Lord’s Prayer: Second Petition, What does this mean?
• Psalm 19
• Hymn: 347 Comfort, Comfort These My People
• Memory: If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:31-32
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Gabriel appears to Zechariah—Luke 1:5-25

The Annunciation—Luke 1:26-38

Week 15                      Beginning Sunday, December 14                   ADVENT 3

• Catechism:  Lord’s Supper: Third Petition
• Psalm 146
• Hymn: 349 Hark the Glad Sound
• Memory: As lightening that comes from the east is visible in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.  So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.  Matthew 24:27 and 44
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Christ’s birth Is Foretold to Joseph—Matthew 1:18-25

The Visitation—Luke 1:39-56

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist—Luke 1:57-80

Vacation                      Beginning Sunday, December 21                   ADVENT 4/CHRISTMAS

• Catechism:  Review: Commandments 1-5
• Psalm 98
• Hymn: 357 Oh, Come, Oh, Come Emmanuel
• Memory: For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. Galatians 5:17
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Nativity of Our Lord—Luke 2:1-7

The Birth of Christ Is Announced to Shepherds—Luke 2:8-14

The Shepherds Visit Bethlehem—Luke 2:15-20

Vacation                      Beginning Sunday, December 28                   CHRISTMAS 1

• Catechism:  Review: Commandments 6-10
• Psalm 111
• Hymn: 389 Let All Together Praise Our God
• Memory: Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you: He is Christ the Lord.  This will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.  Luke 2:11-12
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Birth of Christ is Announced to Shepherds—Luke 2:8-14

 The Shepherds Visit Bethlehem—Luke 2:1-20

Week 16                      Beginning Sunday, January 4                         CHRISTMAS 2

• Catechism: Lord’s Prayer: Fourth Petition
• Psalm 147:12-20
• Hymn: 384 Of the Father’s Love Begotten
• Memory: If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given to you. John 15:7
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Circumcision, Purification of Mary, and Presentation—Luke 2:21-24

Simeon and Anna Receive the Christ Child—Luke 2:25-40

The Epiphany of Our Lord—Matthew 2:1-12 

Week 17                      Beginning Sunday, January 11                       EPIPHANY 1

• Catechism:  Lord’s Prayer: Fifth and Sixth Petitions
• Psalm  45:7-9
• Hymn: 401 From God the Father
• Memory: This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.  John 15:8
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Flight into Egypt—Matthew 2:13-15

The Slaughter of the Holy Innocents—Matthew 2:16-23

The Boy Jesus in the Temple—Luke 2:41-52

Week 18                      Beginning Sunday, January 18                       EPIPHANY 2

• Catechism:  Lord’s Prayer: Seventh Petition and Conclusion
• Psalm 67
• Hymn: 533 Jesus has Come and Brings Pleasure
• Memory:  I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.  Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.  John 3:5-6
• Bible Readings for the Week:

John the Baptist Prepares the Way of the Lord—Matthew 3:1-12

The Baptism of Our Lord—Matthew 3:1-6, 13-17

Week 19                      Beginning Sunday, January 25                       EPIPHANY 3

• Catechism: What is Baptism? Which is the Word of God? What Benefits does Baptism Give? Which are the Words and Promises of God?
• Psalm 62:5-12
• Hymn: 396 Arise and Shine in Splendor
• Memory: If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come. 1 Corinthians 5:17
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Behold the Lamb of God—John 1:19-34

Nicodemus Comes to Jesus by Night—John 3:1-16

The Woman at the Well—John 4:1-26, 39-42

The Pool of Bethesda—John 5:2-15

Week 20                      Beginning Sunday, February 1                       EPIPHANY 4

• Catechism:  How Can Water do such Great Things?
• Psalm 1
• Hymn: 774 Feed Thy Children, God Most Holy
• Memory: If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Noah and the Flood—Genesis 6:5, 13, 17-19; 7:11-12, 16-17; 21-23; 9:1

The Red Sea—Exodus 13:17-14:31

Israel Crosses the Jordan—Joshua 1:1-2, 10-11; 3:1-17

Week 21                      Beginning Sunday, February 8                       EPIPHANY 5

• Catechism: What does such baptizing with water indicate? Where is this written?
• Psalm 147:1-12
• Hymn: 644 The Church’s One Foundation
• Memory: Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion. Psalm 103:2-4
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Jonah is Swallowed by the Great Fish—Jonah 1:1-2:10

The Sign of Jonah—Matthew 12:38-45

Jesus Walks on Water—Matthew 14:22-36

Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet—John 13:1-15

Week 22                      Beginning Sunday, February 15                     EPIPHANY 6

• Catechism: What is Confession? What sins should we confess? Which are these?
• Psalm 32
• Hymn: 553 O Christ, Our Hope
• Memory: Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. Isaiah 1:18
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Parable of the Lost Sheep and Coin—Luke 15:1-10

The Parable of the Prodigal Son—Luke 15:11-32

David’s Sin with Bath Sheba—2 Samuel 11:1-27

Nathan Confronts David—2 Samuel 12:1-25

Week 23                      Beginning Sunday, February 22                     TRANSFIGURATION

• Catechism: What is the Office of the Keys? Where is this written? What do you believe according to these Words?
• Psalm 130
• Hymn:  537 Beautiful Savior
• Memory: Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? 1 Corinthians 10:16
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Miraculous Catch of Fish—Luke 5:1-11

Jesus Forgives the Paralytic—Matthew 9:1-13

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve—Matthew 9:35-10:20, 40

Holy Absolution for the Erring Brother—Matthew 18:14-35

Week 24                      Beginning Sunday, March 1                           LENT 1

• Catechism:  What is the Sacrament of the Altar? Where is this written?
• Psalm 50:1-6
• Hymn: 442 All Glory, Laud, and Honor
• Memory: I am the living bread that came down from heaven.  If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever.  This bread is My flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. John 6:51
• Bible Readings for the Week: 418 O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days

The Tree of Knowledge and the Tree of Life—Genesis 2:4-17

Man Eats the Forbidden Fruit—Genesis 3:1-24

The Passover—Exodus 12:1-14, 17

The Wedding of Cana in Galilee-John 2:1-11

Week 25                      Beginning Sunday, March 8                           LENT 2

• Catechism:  What is the benefit of this eating and drinking? How can bodily eating and drinking do such great things?
• Psalm 6
• Hymn: 92 O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days
• Memory: For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Bread from Heaven—Exodus 16:1-15, 31

Water from the Rock—Exodus 32:1-20

The Golden Calf—Exodus 32:1-20

Week 26                      Beginning Sunday, March 15                         LENT 3

• Catechism:  Who receives this sacrament worthily?
• Psalm 142
• Hymn: 688 Come Follow Me, The Savior Spake
• Memory: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The People Crave Meat—Numbers 11:4-6, 10, 13, 18-23, 31-34

The Burnt Offering—Leviticus 1:1-17

The Trespass Offering—Leviticuls 5:1-10

Offerings with Restitution—Leviticus 5:17-6:7

SJ Vacation     Beginning Sunday, March 22                                     LENT 4

• Catechism:  Table of Duties: to Bishops, Pastors and Preachers
• Psalm 19:7-14
• Hymn: 865 Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain
• Memory: God has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. 2 Timothy 1:9
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Touching the Hem of His Garment—Luke 8:40-56

The Feeding of the 5,000—John 6:22-44

Jesus Is the Bread from Heaven—John 6:22-44

Jesus Is Rejected by His Own—John 6:47-69 

Week 27                      Beginning Sunday, March 29                         LENT 5

• Catechism:  What the Hearers owe their Pastors (first three readings)
• Psalm 27:1-6
• Hymn:  571 God Loved the World
• Memory: Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:7-8
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Jesus Faces the Sanhedrin—Mark 14:53-72

Jesus Faces Pontius Pilate—Mark 15:1-15

The King of the Jews Is Mocked—Mark 15:16-32

Jesus’ Death and Burial—Mark 15:33-47

Week 28                      Beginning Sunday, April 5                 PALM SUNDAY/HOLY WEEK

• Catechism:  What the Hearers owe their Pastors (last two readings)
• Psalm 51:10-15
• Hymn: 451 Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted
• Memory: Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it. Luke 11:28
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest—John 18:1-27

Jesus Faces Pontius Pilate—John 18:28-40

Jesus Is Crucified—John 19:1-24

Jesus’ Side Is Pierced—John 19:25-42

Week 29                      Beginning Sunday, April 12                           EASTER

• Catechism: Of Civil Government
• Psalm 92
• Hymn: 483 With High Delight, Let Us Unite
• Memory: For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Resurrection of Our Lord—John 20:1-18

On the Road to Emmaus—Luke 24:13-35

Jesus Eats Broiled Fish—Luke 24:33-49

Jesus Ordains the Apostles—John 20:19-31

Week 30                      Beginning Sunday, April 19                           EASTER 2

• Catechism: Of Citizens (first three readings)
• Psalm 118:1-2; 15-24
• Hymn: 487 Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain
• Memory: We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Israel Crosses over the Jordan River—Joshua 3:1-17

Israel Celebrates the Passover in the Promised Land—Joshua 5:10-15

The Destruction of Jericho—Joshua 6:1-27

Week 31                      Beginning Sunday, April 26                           EASTER 3

• Catechism: To Husbands
• Psalm 148
• Hymn: 459 Christ Is Arisen
• Memory: If God is for us, who can be against us?  He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all--how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:31-32
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Sun and Moon Stand Still—Joshua 10:1-15

Joshua’s Conquests—Joshua 11:15-20; 13:1-7; 18:1-2, 10; 21:43-45

Joshua’s Farewell Address—Joshua 23:1-3; 24:2-14

Week 32                      Beginning Sunday, May 3                              EASTER 4 (Good Shepherd)

• Catechism: To Wives
• Psalm 139:1-12
• Hymn: 709 The King of Love My Shepherd Is
• Memory:  I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Death of Joshua—Joshua 24:13:31

The Conquest of Canaan Continues—Judges 1:1-9, 27-33; 2:1-6

Israel’s Unfaithfulness and the Judges—Judges 2:7-23

Week 33                      Beginning Sunday, May 10                            EASTER 5

• Catechism:  To Parents, To Children
• Psalm 23
• Hymn: 467 Awake, My Heart, with Gladness
• Memory:  The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” Psalm 110:1
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Othniel, Israel’s First Judge—Judges 3:7-11

Ehud, Israel’s Left-Handed Judge—Judges 3:12-30

Deborah, the Prophetess Judges Israel—Judges 4:1-24

Week 34                      Beginning Sunday, May 17                            EASTER 5

• Catechism: To Workers of All Kinds
• Psalm 22:25-31
• Hymn: 526 You are the Way, To You Alone
• Memory: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.  Ephesians 2:8-9
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Angel of the Lord Appears to Gideon—Judges 6:1, 6, 11-27

Week 35                      Beginning Sunday, May 24                           EASTER 6/ASCENSION

• Catechism: To Employers and Supervisors, To Youth
• Psalm  110
• Hymn: 491 Up Through Endless Ranks of Angels
• Memory: We love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Breakfast by the Sea of Tiberius—John 21:1-14

Jesus Restores Peter—John 21:15-25

St. Mark Records the Ascension—Mark 16:9-20

The Ascension of Our Lord—Acts 1:1-14

Summer 1                    Beginning Sunday, May 31                            PENTECOST

• Catechism:  To Widows; To Everyone
• Psalm 133
• Hymn: 498  Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest
• Memory: He will wipe every tear from their eyes.  There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.  Revelation 21:4
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Gideon and the Sign of the Fleece—Judges 6:28-40

The Lord Gives Victory to Gideon with 300 Men—Judges 7:1-23

Summer 2                    Beginning Sunday, June 7                              HOLY TRINITY

• Catechism: Review: Apostle’s Creed, First Article, What does this mean?
• Psalm 143
• Hymn: 940 Holy God, We Praise Your Name
• Memory: You have made known to me the paths of life. You fill me with joy in your presence. Acts 2:28
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Birth of Samson—Judges 13:1-25

Samson’s Philistine Wife and His Riddle—Judges 14:1-20

The Foxes, the Torches, and the Jawbone of a Donkey—Judges 15:1-20

Summer 3                    Beginning Sunday, June 14                            PENTECOST 2

• Catechism: Review: Apostle’s Creed, Second Article, What does this mean?
• Psalm 96
• Hymn: 468 I Am Content! My Jesus Ever Lives
• Memory:  God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. John 3:17
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Samson and Delilah—Judges 16:1-31

The Family of Elimelech and Naomi—Ruth 1:1-22

Ruth Gleans Grain in the Field of Boaz—Ruth 2:1-23

Summer 4                    Beginning Sunday, June 21                            PENTECOST 3

• Catechism:  Review: Apostle’s Creed, Third Article, What does this mean?
• Psalm  142
• Hymn:  Sermon Hymn from Sunday  
• Memory:  We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Ruth Gleans Grain in the Field of Boaz—Ruth 2:1-23

Boaz Decides to Redeem Ruth—Ruth 3:1-18

Boaz Receives the Right of Redemption from the Kinsman—Ruth 4:1-22

Summer 5                    Beginning Sunday, June 28                            PENTECOST 4

• Catechism:  Review: Lord’s Prayer, Introduction
• Psalm 28
• Hymn:  Sermon Hymn from Sunday  
• Memory:  Jesus said, “Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:35
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Hannah Prays for a Son—1 Samuel 1:1-18

The Prophet Samuel Is Born—1 Samuel 1:19-28; 2:1-2

The Song of Hannah—1 Samuel 2:1-11

The Lord Calls to the Boy Samuel—1 Samuel 2:12, 18-21; 3:1-20

Summer 6                    Beginning Sunday, July 5                               PENTECOST 5

• Catechism: Review: Lord’s Prayer, First & Second Petition
• Psalm 92:1-5
• Hymn: Sermon Hymn from Sunday
• Memory: We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7
• Bible Readings for the Week:

The Ark of God Is Captured—1 Samuel 3:21-4:18 (19-22)

The Ark of God Brings Judgment upon the Philistines—1 Samuel 5:1-6:1

Samuel Judges Israel—1 Samuel 7:1-17

Summer 7                    Beginning Sunday, July 12                             PENTECOST 6

• Catechism: Review: Lord’s Prayer, Third Petition
• Psalm 107:1-3; 23-32
• Hymn:  Sermon Hymn from Sunday  
• Memory: We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us.  We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.  2 Corinthians 5:20
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Israel Demands a King—1 Samuel 8:1-22

Saul Is Chosen to Be King—1 Samuel 9:1-6, 10-24

Saul Is Anointed and Proclaimed King—1 Samuel 9:25-10:16

Summer 8                    Beginning Sunday, July 19                             PENTECOST 7

• Catechism: Review: Lord’s Prayer, Fourth Petition
• Psalm 121
• Hymn: Sermon Hymn from Sunday  
• Memory: I lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121: 1-2
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Saul Is Proclaimed King—1 Samuel 10:17-27

Samuel’s Address at Saul’s Coronation—1 Samuel 12:1, (2-12), 14-25

Saul’s Unlawful Sacrifice—1 Samuel 13:1-14

Summer 9                    Beginning Sunday, July 26                             PENTECOST 8

• Catechism: Review: Lord’s Prayer, Fifth and Sixth Petition
• Psalm 143:1-2, 5-8
• Hymn: Sermon Hymn from Sunday  
• Memory: My grace is sufficient for you, My power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
• Bible Readings for the Week:

Saul’s Wars and His Unfaithfulness—1 Samuel 14:52-15:9

Saul Is Rejected by the Lord—1 Samuel 15:10-35

David Is Anointed King—1 Samuel 16:1-13  

Summer 10                  Beginning Sunday, August 2                          PENTECOST 9

• Catechism: Review: Lord’s Prayer, Seventh Petition and Conclusion
• Psalm 126
• Hymn: Sermon Hymn from Sunday
• Memory: The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3
• Bible Readings for the Week:

David Plays the harp for Saul—1 Samuel 16:14-23

Goliath the philistine Giant—1 Samuel 17:1-19

David Journeys to the Battlefield--1 Samuel 17:20-37

Summer 11                  Beginning Sunday, August 9                          PENTECOST 10

• Catechism: Review: Baptism Part 1
• Psalm 23
• Hymn: Sermon Hymn from Sunday
• Memory: You are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household.  Ephesians 2:19
• Bible Readings for the Week:

David Kills Goliath—1 Samuel 17:32, 37-54

Saul Resents David—1 Samuel 17:55-18:16

David Marries Michal—1 Samuel 18:17-29

Summer 12                  Beginning Sunday August 16                         PENTECOST 11

• Catechism: Review: Baptism Part 2
• Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26
• Hymn: Sermon Hymn from Sunday
• Memory: There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:4-6
• Bible Readings for the Week:  Free choice

Summer 13                  Beginning Sunday, August 23                        PENTECOST 12

• Catechism: Review: Baptism Part 3
• Psalm 119:89-104
• Hymn: Sermon Hymn from Sunday  
• Memory: Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. John 6:27
• Bible Readings for the Week: Free choice

Summer 14                  Beginning Sunday, August 30                        PENTECOST 13

• Catechism: Review: Baptism Part 4
• Psalm 34:1-8
• Hymn: Sermon Hymn from Sunday  
• Memory: I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. John 6:47
• Bible Readings for the Week: Free choice