DAILY BIBLE READINGS

Readings for January 9 - February 5, 2012 in booklet form.

GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW
The Scribes & Pharisees oppose Jesus
Jan 18: Mk 2:1-3:6 - These people resist the free grace of God because they want their own righteousness to count before God. Note the plot to kill Jesus.

Jesus responds to his opposition
Jan 19: Mk 3:7-4:20 - Jesus continues to show mercy to those who trust in him and teaches those who will still listen.
Jan 20: Mk 4:21-5:20 - Demonstrations of his power go hand in glove with his teaching.
Jan 21: Mk 5:21-6:13 - As people are offended at his teachings, Jesus sends out the 12 to help in his work.
Jan 22: Mk 6:14-56 - Hatred for the Christ and what he stands for can be seen in the death of John.
Jan 23: Mk 7:1-37 - The split between Jesus and his opposition deepens. He reaches out to the Gentiles.
Jan 24: Mk 8:1-30 - The disciples are convinced and confess that Jesus is the Christ - the Promised Savior.

The Disciples learn of the Cross
Jan 25: Mk 8:31-9:50 - Jesus predicts his death and gives the disciples a glimpse of his glory as God.
Jan 26: Mk 10:1-31 - God has established the way in which people will be saved. He does the saving!

Jesus goes to Jerusalem
Jan 27: Mk 10:32-11:33 - Jesus announces and makes his last journey to Jerusalem.
Jan 28: Mk 12:1-44 - Jesus continues to instruct his enemies, but even his warnings fall on deaf ears. Again, he claims to be the Christ.
Jan 29: Mk 13:1-37 - Jesus speaks to his disciples to prepare them for the second time he will come to earth--the Last Day.

The Christ, the Son of God, Suffers, Dies, AND Rises Again
Jan 30: Mk 14:1-72 - Jesus is rejected by his people and disowned by his disciples.
Jan 31: Mk 15:1-47 - The innocent Son of God gives up his life to give us life. He suffers on the cross the punishment of hell that we deserve to suffer.
Feb 1: Mk 16:1-20 - We have a LIVING Savior who did conquer death. His victory is ours to possess and to share with others.
JOSHUA
The book of Joshua is a continuation of the history which was recorded by Moses. It details how Canaan was occupied and divided. We hear not only of Joshua's faithfulness to the Lord but are reminded again of the faithfulness of God to all of his promises. The first twelve chapters recount the conquest of Canaan. Chapters 13 through 24 detail the dis­tribution of the land and give additional detail about the cities of refuge and the Levites.

Feb 2: Jos 1:1-18: Note the special commands and promises that the Lord gives to Joshua. We would do well to take to heart what he says in verses 7-9.
Feb 3: Jos 2:1-24: The Lord's reputation preceeded the entrance of the people into the promised land. We will hear about Rahab again in the New Testament. As a result of these events, she became, by God's grace, an ancestress of the Savior.
Feb 4: Jos 3:1-4:24: At the most difficult time of the year, when the Jordan River was at its highest, the Lord led the children of Israel across on dry ground. Note how this miracle was different from the parting of the Red Sea. When the Red Sea was parted, there was a wall of water on each side as they walked through on dry ground.
Feb 5: Jos 5:1-12: God's people had already forgotten about circumcision. It took place now before they began the conquest of the land.


Luther’s Morning Prayer
In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have kept me this night from all harm and danger. Keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please you. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel be with me that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Luther’s Evening Prayer
In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have graciously kept me this day. Forgive me all my sins, and graciously keep me this night. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen

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