Devotional Reading for the Commemoration of Joanna, Mary, and Salome

Today we remember Joanna, Mary, and Salome, the women who went to Jesus’ grave to anoint His body with spices. Our devotion is from Concordia Bible Story Book.

Devotion on Genesis 9:8-17 | Proper 12–Year B

Our devotion today is about the Old Testament Reading, which records God establishing the rainbow as a sign to never flood the entire earth again. The devotion is an excerpt from Luther’s Works, Volume 2 (Lectures on Genesis Chapters 6–14).

Reading for the Commemoration of Johann Sebastian Bach, Kantor

On July 28, the Church remembers the life of Johann Sebastian Bach. Today's reading is an excerpt from Hero of Faith: Johann S. Bach.

Devotion on Ephesians 2:11-22 | Proper 11–Year B

The Epistle is the focus of our devotion today. The devotional text is from Concordia Commentary: Ephesians.

Reading for the Commemoration of Ruth

As we commemorate Ruth today, we read an excerpt from Ruth: More Than a Love Story about Ruth’s devotion to Naomi and her faith in God.

Devotion on Amos 7:7-15 | Proper 10–Year B

Our devotion is from Restore the Roar!: Daily Devotions for Lent and Easter from Amos and focuses on the Old Testament Reading.

Devotion on Mark 6:1-13 | Proper 9–Year B

Our devotion focuses on today’s Gospel and comes from LifeLight: Mark—Leaders Guide.

Devotion on Lamentations 3:22-33 | Proper 8–Year B

The Old Testament Reading, Lamentations 3:22–33, is our focus today. We take our devotion from Concordia Pulpit Resources.

The Commemoration of the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession

As we remember the presentation of the Augsburg Confession, we read about what the reformers confessed the church to be—or rather who she is, and who is her head. Our devotion is from Augsburg Today: This We Believe, Teach and Confess.

Devotion on Mark 4:35-41 | Proper 7–Year B

The Gospel for today is St. Mark’s account of Jesus calming the storm. This miracle demonstrates Jesus’ divinity and power over all creation, and it points to His greatest act of rescue for mankind: bearing our sins on the cross and rising again to defeat sin, death, and Satan. Our devotional reading is from Growing in Christ: Middle School Teacher Guide (NT2).

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