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

  2009-2010

The following Bible passages, hymns, and Catechism readings are the core of what every Christian ought to know. The head of each household 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.

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.

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 6 PENTECOST 14

• Catechism: 1ST and 2ND Commandments, What does this mean?
• Psalm 34:9-14
• Hymn: 876 O Blessed, Holy Trinity My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • David Kills Goliath—1 Samuel 17:1-54
  • Saul Persecutes David—1 Samuel 19:1-18
  • Jonathan Befriends David—1 Samuel 20:1-23

Week 2 Beginning Sunday, September 13 PENTECOST 15

• Catechism: 3RD and 4TH Commandments, What does this mean?
• Psalm 24:15-22
• Hymn: 582 God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage
• Memory: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. Psalm 111:10
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Jonathan Keeps His Promise to David—1 Samuel 20:1-23
  • David Flees from Saul—1 Samuel 21:1-22:2
  • Saul Murders the Priests of Nob—1 Samuel 22:3-23

Week 3 Beginning Sunday, September 20 PENTECOST 16

• Catechism: 5TH and 6TH Commandments, What does this mean?
• Psalm 119:129-136
• Hymn: 524 How Sweet the name of Jesus Sounds
• Memory: Just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. Romans 5:19
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • David Saves the City of Keilah—1 Samuel 23:1-13
  • David Hides in the Wilderness—1 Samuel 23:14-29
  • David Spares Saul’s Life—1 Samuel 23:1-25:1

Week 4 Beginning Sunday, September 27 PENTECOST 17

• Catechism: 7TH and 8TH Commandments, What does this mean?
• Psalm 146
• Hymn: 537 Beautiful Savior
• Memory: God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • David Spares Saul’s Life a Second Time—1 Samuel 26:1-25
  • Saul Seeks Counsel from a Medium—1 Samuel 28:3-25
  • The Tragic Death of King Saul—1 Samuel 31-13

Week 5 Beginning Sunday, October 4 PENTECOST 18

• Catechism: 9TH and 10TH Commandments, What does this mean?
• Psalm 116:1-9
• Hymn: 819 Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good
• Memory: Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Matthew 6:25
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • David Mourns the Death of Saul—2 Samuel 1:1-16 (17-27)
  • David Reigns over All Israel—2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
  • The Ark is Brought to Jerusalem—2 Samuel 6:1-19

Week 6 Beginning Sunday, October 11 PENTECOST 19

• Catechism: The Close of the Commandments, What does this mean?
• Psalm 119:25-32
• Hymn: 726 Evening and Morning
• Memory: Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. Romans 3:20
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • God’s Covenant with David—2 Samuel 7:1-17
  • David’s Thanksgiving to God—2 Samuel 7:18-29
  • David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth—2 Samuel 9:1-13

Week 7 Beginning Sunday, October 18 PENTECOST 20

• Catechism: Apostles’ Creed: First Article, What does this mean? (first half)
• Psalm 135:1-7, 13-14
• Hymn: 822 Alleluia! Let Praises Ring
• Memory: This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • David and Bathsheba—2 Samuel 11:1-17, 22-25
  • Nathan Confronts David with His Sin—2 Samuel 11:26-12:15
  • David’s Son Dies and Solomon Is Born—2 Samuel 12:16-25

Week 8 Beginning Sunday, October 25 REFORMATION (observed)

• Catechism: Apostles’ Creed: First Article, What does this mean? (second half)
• Psalm 119:49-56
• Hymn: 555 Salvation unto Us Has Come
• Memory: For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:13-14
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Absalom Dishonors His Father by Treason—2 Samuel 15:1-15
  • Absalom’s Defeat and Death—2 Samuel 18:1, 5-17, 31-19:4
  • David Appoints Solomon to Succeed Him—1 Kings 1:1, 28-35; 2:1-4, 10-12

Week 9 Beginning Sunday, November 1 ALL SAINTS DAY

• Catechism: Apostles’ Creed: Second Article, What does this mean? (first half)
• Psalm 46
• Hymn: 676 Behold a Host, Arrayed in White
• Memory: The Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Solomon Prays for Wisdom—1 Kings 3:1-15
  • Solomon’s Wise Judgment—1 Kings 3:16-28
  • Solomon’s Kingdom—1 Kings 4:1, 20-24

Week 10 Beginning Sunday, November 8 THIRD LAST SUNDAY

• Catechism: Apostles’ Creed: Second Article, What does this mean? (second half)
• Psalm 119:137-144
• Hymn: 703 How Can I Thank You, Lord
• Memory: He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; for the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:6
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Solomon Prepares to Build the Temple—1 Kings 5:1-18
  • Solomon Builds the Temple—1 Kings 6:1, 11-30
  • The Ark of the Covenant Is Brought into the Temple—1 Kings 8:1-21

Week 11 Beginning Sunday, November 15 SECOND LAST SUNDAY

• Catechism: Apostles’ Creed: Third Article, What does this mean? (first half)
• Psalm 16
• Hymn: 563 Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness
• Memory: Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Solomon’s Prayer at the Temple Dedication—1 Kings 8:22-40
  • God’s Word to Solomon—1 Kings 9:1-9
  • The Queen of Sheba and Solomon’s Wealth—1Kings 10:1-13

Week 12 Beginning Sunday, November 22 LAST SUNDAY

• Catechism: Apostles’ Creed: Third Article, What does this mean? (second half)
• Psalm 111
• Hymn: 785 We Praise You, O God
• Memory: As in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:22
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Solomon’s Heart Turns from the Lord—1 Kings 11:1-13
  • Solomon’s Death and the Revolt Against Rehoboam—1 Kings 11:41-12:19
  • The House of Jeroboam and the Northern Kingdom—1 Kings 14:1-20

Week 13 Beginning Sunday, November 29 ADVENT 1

• Catechism: Lord’s Prayer: Introduction and First Petition, What does this mean?
• Psalm 130
• Hymn: 336 Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
• Memory: For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy
• Spirit. 2 Peter 1:21
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Jesus Teaches His Disciples to Pray—Luke 11:1-13
  • The Centurion Prays to Jesus for His Servant—Matthew 8:5-13
  • A Canaanite Woman Prays for Her Daughter—Matthew 15:21-28

Week 14 Beginning Sunday, December 6 ADVENT 2

• Catechism: Lord’s Prayer: Second Petition, What does this mean?
• Psalm 25:1-9
• Hymn: 332 Savior of the Nations, Come
• Memory: My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can snatch them out of my hand. John 10:27-28
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Jesus Teaches Us to Pray in the Sermon on the Mount—Matt. 6:5-15
  • Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer—John 17:1-26
  • Watch and Pray—Luke 21:25-36
  • Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane—Matthew 226:36-45

Week 15 Beginning Sunday, December 13 ADVENT 3

• Catechism: Lord’s Supper: Third Petition
• Psalm 126
• Hymn: 345 Hark, A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding
• Memory: Everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. 1 Timothy 4:4-5
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Gabriel Appears to Zachariah—Luke 1:5-25
  • The Annunciation—Luke 1:26-38
  • Christ’s Birth is Foretold to Joseph—Matthew 1:18-25
  • The Visitation—Luke 1:39-56 

Vacation Beginning Sunday, December 20 CHRISTMAS

• Catechism: Review Commandments 1-5
• Psalm 50:1-6
• Hymn: 333 Once He Came in Blessing
• Memory: I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. Romans 7:18
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • The Nativity of St. John the Baptist—Luke 1:57-80
  • 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 27 CHRISTMAS 2

• Catechism: Review Commandments 6-10
• Psalm 2
• Hymn: 358 From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
• Memory: In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. Romans 8:26
• 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 3 EPIPHANY 1

• Catechism: Lord’s Prayer: Fourth Petition
• Psalm 111
• Hymn: 386 Now Sing We, Now Rejoice
• Memory: I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. Romans 7:18
• 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 10 EPIPHANY 2

• Catechism: Lord’s Prayer: Fifth and Sixth Petitions
• Psalm 72
• Hymn: 399 The Star Proclaims the King Is Here
• Memory: The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. Romans 8:26
• 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 17 EPIPHANY 3

• Catechism: Lord’s Prayer: Seventh Petition and Conclusion
• Psalm 45:7-9
• Hymn: 394 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
• Memory: Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. Mark 10:14-15
• 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 24 EPIPHANY 4

• Catechism: What is Baptism? Which is the Word of God? What Benefits does Baptism Give? Which are the Words and Promises of God?
• Psalm 146
• Hymn: 412 The People That in Darkness Sat
• Memory: You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3:26-27
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • The House of Rehoboam and the southern Kingdom—1 Kings 14:21-31
  • King Ahab and the Drought—1 Kings 16:29-17:7
  • The Prophet Elijah Goes to the Widow of Zaraphath—1 Kings 17:8-24

Week 20 Beginning Sunday, January 31 EPIPHANY 5

• Catechism: How Can Water do such Great Things?
• Psalm 36
• Hymn: 810 O God of God, O Light of Light
• Memory: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Elijah’s Message to Ahab—1 Kings 18:1-19
  • The Lord’s Victory on Mount Carmel--! Kings 18:20-40
  • The Drought Ends and Elijah Escapes Jezebel—1 Kings 18:41-19:9a

Week 21 Beginning Sunday, February 7 EPIPHANY 6

• Catechism: What does such baptizing with water indicate? Where is this written?
• Psalm 136
• Hymn: 590 Baptized into Your name Most Holy
• 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:
  • The Lord’s Revelation to Elijah—1 Kings 19:9b-21
  • The Lord Condemns Ahab—1 Kings 21:17-29
  • Elijah Ascends to Heaven—2 Kings 2:1-15

Week 22 Beginning Sunday, February 14 TRANSFIGURATION

• Catechism: What is Confession? What sins should we confess? Which are these?
• Psalm 1
• Hymn: 414 ‘Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here
• Memory: They will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more. Jeremiah 31:34
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Elisha Performs Miracles—2 Kings 2:19-25
  • Elisha and the Widow’s Oil—2 Kings 4:1-7
  • Elisha Raises the Shunammite’s Son—2 Kings 4:8-37

Week 23 Beginning Sunday, February 21 LENT 1

• Catechism: What is the Office of the Keys? Where is this written? What do you believe according to these Words?
• Psalm 51:1-13
• Hymn: 608 Lord, To You I Make Confession
• Memory: They all drank the same spiritual drink, for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:4
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Elisha Feeds His People—2 Kings 4:38-44
  • Israel Is Carried Away by the Assyrians—2 Kings 17:5-18
  • Isaiah Is Called to Preach in Israel and Judah—Isaiah 6:1-13

Week 24 Beginning Sunday, February 28 LENT 2

• Catechism: What is the Sacrament of the Altar? Where is this written?
• Psalm 91
• Hymn: 617 O Lord, We Praise Thee
• Memory: Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. John 6:54
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • King Hezekiah of Judah—2 Kings 18:1-8
  • The Destruction of Sennacherib’s Army—2 Chronicles 32:1-23
  • King Hezekiah’s Life Is Extended—2 Kings 20:1-11

Week 25 Beginning Sunday, March 7 LENT 3

• Catechism: What is the benefit of this eating and drinking? How can bodily eating and drinking do such great things?
• Psalm 4
• Hymn: 420 Christ, the Life of All the Living
• Memory: Whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 11:27
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  King Hezekiah Receives Envoys from Babylon—2 Kings 20:12-21 King Manasseh of Judah—2 Chronicles 33:1-20 King Josiah of Judah—2 Chronicles 34:1-28

Week 26 Beginning Sunday, March 14 LENT 4

• Catechism: Who receives this sacrament worthily?
• Psalm 126
• Hymn: 718 Jesus, Lead Thou On
• Memory: So is my word that goes out from my mouth. It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Palm Sunday—Luke 19:29-48
  • The Preparation of the Passover—Luke 22:1-13
  • Jesus Celebrates the Passover—Luke 22:14-30
  • In the Garden of Gethsemane—Luke 22:31-46

Vacation Beginning Sunday, March 21 LENT 5

• Catechism: Table of Duties: to Bishops, Pastors and Preachers
• Psalm 32
• Hymn: 439 O Dearest Jesus
• 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:
  • Jesus’ Arrest and Peter’s Denial—Luke 22:47-62
  • Jesus before Pilate and Herod—Luke 22:63-23:12
  • The King of the Jews is Mocked—Luke 23:13-38
  • Jesus’ Death and Burial—Luke 23:39-56

Week 27 Beginning Sunday, March 28 PALM SUNDAY

• Catechism: What the Hearers owe their Pastors (first three readings)
• Psalm 28:1-3, 6-9
• Hymn: 422 On My Heart Imprint Your Image
• Memory: One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. Psalm 27:4
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Jesus Is Anointed at Bethany—John 12:1-11
  • Palm Sunday—John 12:12-26
  • Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet—John 13:1-20
  • A New Commandment Is Given—John 13:21-38

Week 28 Beginning Sunday, April 4 EASTER

• Catechism: What the Hearers owe their Pastors (last two readings)
• Psalm 92
• Hymn: 457 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
• Memory: Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17
• 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 11 EASTER 2

• Catechism: Of Civil Government
• Psalm 118:1-2, 15-24
• Hymn: 480 He’s Risen, He’s Risen
• Memory: It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. Psalm 118:8
• 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 18 EASTER 3

• Catechism: Of Citizens (first three readings)
• Psalm 100
• Hymn: 458 Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands
• Memory: I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 18:8
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Jeremiah the Priest Is Called to be a Prophet—Jeremiah 1:1-19
  • King Josiah Restores the Worship—2 Chronicles 34:29-33
  • King Josiah Celebrates the Passover—2 Chronicles 35:1-27

Week 31 Beginning Sunday, April 25 EASTER 4 (Good Shepherd)

• Catechism: To Husbands
• Psalm 28:1-2, 6-9
• Hymn: 487 Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain
• Memory: I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels or demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:37-38
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Jeremiah is Put in Prison—Jeremiah 37:1-21
  • Jeremiah Is Thrown into a Cistern—Jeremiah 38:1-28

Week 32 Beginning Sunday, May 2 EASTER 5

• Catechism: To Wives
• Psalm 23
• Hymn: 672 Jerusalem, the Golden
• Memory: I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5
• 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 9 EASTER 6/ASCENSION

• Catechism: To Parents, To Children
• Psalm 110
• Hymn: 493 A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing
• Memory: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • The Fall of Judah to Babylon—2 Chron. 36:11-21/Jer. 39:1-18
  • Ezekiel’s Vision—Ezekiel 1:1-28
  • Ezekiel Is Called to be a Prophet to an Exiled People—Ezekiel 2:1-3:3

Week 34 Beginning Sunday, May 16 EASTER 7

• Catechism: To Workers of All Kinds
• Psalm 67
• Hymn: 866 Lord, Jesus Christ, The Children’s Friend
• Memory: A man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. Romans 3:28
• 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

Week 35 Beginning Sunday, May 23 PENTECOST

• Catechism: To Employers and Supervisors, To Youth
• Psalm 133
• Hymn: 768 To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray
• Memory: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Daniel and His Three Friends are Taken to Babylon—Daniel 1:1-21
  • King Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream—Daniel 2:1-21
  • Daniel Interprets King Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream—Daniel 2:24-49

Summer 1 Beginning Sunday, May 30 HOLY TRINITY

• Catechism: To Widows; To Everyone
• Psalm 143
• Hymn: 504 Father, Most Holy
• Memory: Remain true to the faith. We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God. Acts 14:22
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • Matthias Is Chosen to Fill Judas’ Office—Acts 1:12-26
  • The Feast of Pentecost—Acts 2:1-13
  • Peter’s Sermon on the Prophet Joel—Acts 2:14-21
  • Peter Calls the Church to Repentance—Acts 2:22-36
  • The Life of the Church—Acts 2:37-47

Summer 2 Beginning Sunday, June 6 PENTECOST 2

• Catechism: Review: Apostle’s Creed, First Article, What does this mean?
• Psalm 8
• Hymn: 498 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest
• 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:
  • King Belshazzar and the Writing on the Wall—Daniel 5:1-30
  • Daniel’s Dream of the Four Beasts—Daniel 7:1-28
  • Daniel’s Prayer—Daniel 9:1-6, 17-27

Summer 3 Beginning Sunday, June 13 PENTECOST 3

• Catechism: Review: Apostle’s Creed, Second Article, What does this mean?
• Psalm 117
• Hymn: Sermon Hymn from Sunday
• 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:
  • BDaniel’s Vision of a Man—Daniel 10:1-11:4
  • BThe Proclamation of Cyrus the King of Persia—2 Chronicles 36:22-23
  • BThe End of the Babylonian Captivity—Ezra 1:1-11

Summer 4 Beginning Sunday, June 20 PENTECOST 4

• Catechism: Review: Apostle’s Creed, Third Article, What does this mean?
• Psalm 116:1-9
• 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:
  • The Rebuilding of the “Temple—Ezra 3:1-13
  • Nehemiah’s Prayer—Nehemiah 1:1-2:6
  • Ezra Reads from the Torah—Nehemiah 7:73c—8:12
  • The Israelites Confess their Sins—Nehemiah 9:1-38

Summer 5 Beginning Sunday, June 27 PENTECOST 5

• Catechism: Review: Confession, What is Confession?
• Psalm 32
• 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:
  • The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus—Luke 3:21-38
  • The Temptation of Jesus—Luke 4:1-15
  • Jesus is Rejected in Nazareth—Luke 4:16-30

Summer 6 Beginning Sunday, July 4 PENTECOST 6

• Catechism: Review: Confession: What sins should we confess?
• Psalm 119:41-48
• Hymn: Sermon Hymn from Sunday
• Memory: We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7
• Bible Readings for the Week:
  • The Signs of the Messiah—Luke 4:31-44
  • Jesus Calls Fishers of Men—Luke 5:1-11
  • Jesus Cleanses a Leper—Luke 5:12-16

Summer 7 Beginning Sunday, July 11 PENTECOST 7

• Catechism: Review: Confession: Which (sins) are these?
• Psalm 16
• 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:
  • BJesus Forgives and Heals a Paralytic—Luke 5:17-26
  • BMatthew the Tax Collector—Luke 5:27-32
  • BFasting and the Sabbath—Luke 5:33-6:11

Summer 8 Beginning Sunday, July 18 PENTECOST 8

• Catechism: Review: What is the Office of the Keys? Where is this written?
• Psalm 10
• 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:
  • The Twelve Apostles—Luke 6:12-19
  • The Sermon on the Plain—Luke 6:20-26
  • Love Your Enemies—Luke 6:27-38

Summer 9 Beginning Sunday, July 25 PENTECOST 9

• Catechism: Review: Confession: What do you believe according to these words?
• Psalm 25:1-10
• 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:
  • A Disciple and His Teacher—Luke 6:39-49
  • Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant—Luke 7:1-10
  • Jesus raises a Widow’s Son—Luke 7:11-17

Summer 10 Beginning Sunday, August 1 PENTECOST 10

• Catechism: Review: What is the Sacrament of the Altar?
• Psalm 27
• 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:
  • John the Baptist Sends Disciples to Jesus—Luke 7:18-35
  • A Sinful Woman Is Forgiven—Luke 7:36-50
  • The Parable of the Sower and the Seed—Luke 8:1-21

Summer 11 Beginning Sunday, August 8 PENTECOST 11

• Catechism: Review: Sacrament of the Altar: Where is this written?
• Psalm 138
• 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:
  • Jesus Stills the Storm—Luke 8:22-25
  • A Demon-Possessed Man Is Healed—Luke 8:26-39
  • A Girl Is Raised and a Woman Is Healed—Luke 8:40-56

Summer 12 Beginning Sunday August 15 PENTECOST 12

• Catechism: Review: Sacrament of the Altar: What is the benefit of this eating and drinking?
• Psalm 100
• 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:
  • The Sending Out of the Twelve—Luke 9:1-9
  • The Feeding of the 5,000—Luke 9:10-17
  • Peter’s Confession; Jesus’ Suffering—Luke 9:18-27

Summer 13 Beginning Sunday, August 22 PENTECOST 13

• Catechism: Review: Sacrament of the Altar: How can bodily eating and drinking do such great things?
• Psalm 50
• 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:
  • The Transfiguration of Our Lord—Luke 9:28-36
  • A Boy Is Healed—Luke 9:37-45
  • Who Is the Greatest?—Luke 9:46-56
  • Follow Me—Luke 9:57-62

Summer 14 Beginning Sunday, August 29 PENTECOST 14

• Catechism: Review: Sacrament of the Altar: Who receives this sacrament worthily?
• Psalm 119:81-88
• 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:
  • The Sending Out of the Seventy—Luke 10:1-16
  • The Seventy Return with Joy—Luke 10:17-24
  • The Parable of the Good Samaritan—Luke 10:25-37