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Come, Follow Me: A Year of Devotions on the Life of Jesus is a 52-week devotional that works through the life and work of Jesus Christ as presented in the New Testament. Each week, readers will focus on one event in Jesus' life. Each week is divided into six days of study, leaving one day for weekly worship: Day 1 explores the historical context of the passage;Day 2 uncovers the overall message of the passage;Day 3 looks at what the passage reveals about Jesus and His Mission;Day 4 brings together related or interepreting Bible passages to show that Jesus' life and work are the heart of the Old and New Testaments;Day 5 explores the challenge parts of the passage;Day 6 discusses how the pass applies to us today.Contributing writers: Amy Bird, Rev. Ted Doering, Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Deanconess Naomi E. Guerra, Hannah Hansen, Chad Janetzke, Rev. Andrew Jones, Rev. Gabe Kasper, Rehema Kavugha, Rev. Dr. Christopher Kennedy, Rev. Ethan Luhman, Rev. Daniel Paavola, and Rev. Wayne Palmer.

These are only a few of the women mentioned in God's Word. In it's pages we learn of their weaknesses and their strengths, their trials and their triumphs. Above all, we see God in His abundant grace forgiving, sustaining, and inspiring His beloved daughters for service in His name.In this four-session, small-group Bible study series, participants will look at the lives of only the most familiar women in God's Word. From Eve, the first woman, to those women who helped Jesus' apostles, participants will see God's grace in action as He calls and leads these women in their daily lives. Through their God-given faith and their faith-filled deeds, you will be inspired by these great women of the Bible.Session 1: Jochebed and MiriamSession 2: DeborahSession 3: RuthSession 4: Hannah

The Walkout and the creation of Christ Seminary-Seminex was the culmination of theological conflicts that had been brewing for decades. Rediscovering the Issues Surrounding the 1974 Concordia Seminary Walkout presents the important doctrinal issues that contributed to the conflict and, ultimately, the shattering of a church body.In this book from Concordia Historical Institute, twelve theological scholars examine the causes and issues involved during this tumultuous time. Was it a battle for the Bible? Or was it primarily a contest between two men-Jacob A. O. Preus and John H. Tietjen-revolving around the historical-critical method's approach to biblical interpretation and the understanding of what constituted unionism? Was it primarily a political institutional power struggle? Or was there more to it?Each chapter addresses a different doctrinal issue and explores the historical and theological background of it.

This book is ideal for collecting treasured memories from confirmation day. This book contains information on Confirmation as well as pages to record date, time, place, and other important information. There is also a section to paste photographs of the event and the family activities surrounding it.

Drawn from the themes of Scripture itself, these devotions consider the salvation plan of God fulfilled in Jesus and carried to the world through the Church. The in-depth, thought-provoking content offers rich insight into Scripture and the Christian life and encouragement in the faith. Along the way you will drink deeply of the fountain of eternal life and gain in understanding of the message of God's Word.

"Eternal Anthems presents engaging stories, scriptural connections, and historical background of favorite Lutheran hymns"--

This product is designed to supplement the best- selling book Treasury of Daily Prayers but can be used on its own. Each of the 400 newly written devotionals on the New Testament will give the reader the understanding from the breadth of the New Testament that will strengthen and inform their lives as children of God.

From struggle to jubilation, the Psalms reveal the human experience. They exhibit a broad, stunning range of human emotion from God's creation and serve as a summary of the entire Bible. The Psalms also serve as a wonderful tool for devotion and reflection. Engaging the Psalms: A Guide for Reflection and Prayer guides you through all 150 Psalms to find quiet devotional time within each line of scripture. Using a threefold approach to devotional time, known as the three R's, you can deepen your understanding of the Psalms. The three R's are: Request the Spirit's help in prayer, Read and repeat the Word, Return to the Lord in prayer. Using these three guides you can gain the most out of your devotional time in the Word with fill in the blank prayer portions and insightful questions to help you think about each individual line. Features:- All 150 Psalms - ESV translation with introductory notes- Individual devotions and space for notes- Insightful theological remarks- Appendix of Prayers

Beyond God's promise of a Savior just after the fall in Genesis 3:15, do we really see much of Christ in the Old Testament? Well, if we take His New Testament words to heart, we must!"You search the Scriptures...and it is they that bear witness to me!" (John 5:39)Over eight sessions, The Messiah: Revealing Jesus in the Old Testament will lead you through the entirety of the Old Testament with daily readings, questions, and discussion prompts. After a brief introduction that reviews Christ's earthly ministry, you will dive into the heart of the Holy Books that have spiritually nourished God's people from creation to today!

The Augsburg Confession and the Apology of the Augsburg Confession are the fundamental confessions of faith contained in the Book of Concord. The Apology is also the longest and most detailed of the Lutheran Confessions. Never before has an edition been published where both were available. In addition, this edition features three other works in the appendix to help make sense of the writings in these fundamental books: Martin Luther's Exhortation to the Clergy in Augsburg (1530), John Eck's 404 Theses, and the Roman Catholic's response to the Augsburg Confessions, Confutation of the Augsburg Confession.

This Spanish edition of the Augsburg Confession uses the Latin and German text from Concordia Triglotta. The explanations of the different articles are a translation of the work of Dr. C. H. Little, professor at the Lutheran Evangelical Seminary of Canada, Waterloo, Ontario, and appeared in English in his book Lutheran Confessional Theology. This edition makes an excellent textbook for students and pastors.

The distinction between the Law and the Gospel is an often-overlooked necessity when comprehending Scripture. Law and Gospel are not meant to be balanced or coordinated; rather, they should be rightly distinguished. This distinction is not a theoretical abstraction but a functional necessity for preaching and pastoral care lest sinners be left with their own attempts at righteousness, which can lead only to arrogance or despair.The thirteen exploratory essays in The Necessary Distinction work through the implications of this distinction for preaching, pastoral care, liturgy, mission, and Christian living. Each essay will draw readers into a deep look at the Holy Scriptures so that Christ Jesus is preached with greater clarity and broken sinners are given the full consolation of the forgiveness of sins.

Students who know what it means to live on a university campus offer practical advice for day-to-day living. Experience the challenges and joys of college life as young Christians share their ideas for living and thriving on campus - Know Before You Go - Move-in Day - Dorm Life - Dating and Relationships - The Social Scene - Caring for Yourself - Finances - Academics and Technology - International Studies - Time Management - Being a Christian on Campus - Staying Connected - Safety

The Formula of Concord discusses and settles various theological controversies that arose during the Reformation. It provided unity and concord on the solid base of Holy Scripture. This edition includes the editor's introductions, notes, and woodcuts found in Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions, Second Edition.

For use with the comprehensive Bible overview, Concordia's Bible History and its accompanying student workbook, this teacher book includes answers to the student workbook questions, reproducible tests, and answers for each unit's discussion questions.

This expansive resource provides the pastor with a wealth of materials in his work of caring for souls in times of sickness and distress. Includes resources for more than 60 topics, divided under eight categories:¿ At the time of birth¿ Ministering to the sick¿ At the time of death¿ Times of spiritual distress¿ Home and family¿ Vocation¿ Times of celebration¿ Miscellaneous situationsFor each topic, resources include: brief theological commentary to guide the pastor, psalm verses, Bible readings, additional psalm and reading suggestions, prayers, hymn stanzas, and other hymn suggestions.Also includes 18 services and rites from the LSB Agenda, collects of the day and readings, other prayers, selected hymns and liturgical texts in German and Spanish, preparation for confession, guidelines for pastoral examination of catechumens, and extensive indexes.

"This is an expanded version of The Lutheran Confessions written by John Theodore Mueller in 1953. It provides brief introductions to each of the Lutheran Confessions, addressing what they are, why they were and are still needed, and how they express God's divine truths. The original text will be supplemented with new content pulled from various resources, such as Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions, Luther's Works, and Gerhard's Theological Commonplaces. The booklet will include various quotes from the Confessions and Church Fathers, along with additional information on the historical context. The following texts are discussed: the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Athanasian Creed, Luther's Small Catechism, Luther's Large Catechism, the Augsburg Confession, the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, the Smalcald Articles, and the Formula of Concord"--

As youth look for answers in their lives, point them to this encouraging, informative devotional. Students learn from their peers in 50 relatable devotions that share how the writers flourished in God's care. Youth can take five to dive into short devotions that revive their walk with God and encourage them to keep their faith thriving.

- Compact size goes anywhere- Affordable price puts resource in the price range of many- Prayers and Scripture passages arranged by topic- Follows a daily prayer format- Created without dates for perpetual use- Prayers from the Daily Office- Psalms- Hymns and canticles- Scripture readings- A brief summary of the Christian faith from Luther's Small Catechism

Lutheran Book of Prayer has assured and guided generations of Christians in their personal prayer life. This fifth edition speaks to the unique needs of contemporary Christians, and strengthens and informs readers as they go to God in prayer. Personal prayers are included for almost any life circumstance, including for morning and evening, worship, our world, our neighbors, ourselves, and the sick.Additional features:Topical index for prayersSelected psalmsNicene and Athanasian Creeds

Grow each day through this timeless collection of heartfelt requests and the Lord's faithful answers presented in one-page, easy-to-use devotions. The Lord Will Answer: A Daily Prayer Catechism includes:Questions about faith, life, and eternal lifeAnswers drawn from God's Holy WordPrayers of the Bible Prayers and meditations from great Christian teachersThe devotions are arranged by the seasons of the Christian calendar and Luther's Small Catechism with Explanation, classic models of devotion. The prayers and topics are carefully indexed so that you can find just the right words for your prayers and the answers you need.

Teen authors speak directly to teens about pressures in life.