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Nitsch Lectionary- Laetare: 03-30-2025

OT: Lam. 3:18-39

Epistle: 2 Cor. 7:6-13

Gospel: John 8:12-20

Fifth Commandment: the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount and The Sermon on the Plain

The Outline can be found here:

https://lutheranorthodoxy.blogspot.com/2019/08/bible-treasury-table-of-contents.html

Lent Midweek 3-2025: Died

Reading 1: Daniel 9:24-27

Reading 2: Romans 5:6-11

 

GOD’S DEATH.

 

I. God’s death was not for Himself.

II. Christ’s death is a demonstration of the Father’s love.

 

Nitsch Lectionary- Oculi: 03-23-2025

Readings and Sermon Theme for Oculi.

OT: Isaiah 42:1-8

Epistle: James 1:2-8

Gospel: Luke 10:17-22

 

CHRIST DEALS WITH DEMONS FOR THE SAKE OF HIS DISCIPLES.

 

I. Christ loves His disciples.

II. Christ gives authority for the sake of His disciples.

III. Christ gives trials for the sake of His disciples.

Fifth Commandment: Peace Making Part 2, Especially the Beatitudes

The Outline can be found here:

https://lutheranorthodoxy.blogspot.com/2019/08/bible-treasury-table-of-contents.html

Nitsch Lectionary- Reminiscere: 03-16-2025

Readings and Sermon Theme for Reminiscere.

 

OT: Psalm 39

Epistle: 1 John 2:12-17

Gospel: Luke 7:36-50

 

LORD JESUS, REMEMBER ME.

1. Remember me in my mortality.

2. Remember me in my sin.

3. Remember me in my sanctification.

Fifth Commandment: Peace Making Part 1

The Outline can be found here:

https://lutheranorthodoxy.blogspot.com/2019/08/bible-treasury-table-of-contents.html

Lent Midweek 1-2025: Under Pontius Pilate

Psalm: 22:6-10

1st Reading: Psalm 2:1-6, especially verse 2
2nd Reading: Luke 23:32-38, especially verse 33.

 

HOW THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES RELATE TO THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS.

 

1. The Governing Authorities have power from God.

2. The Governing Authorities misuse power against God.

3. The Governing Authorities are also redeemed and forgiven through the blood of Jesus.

 

Psalm 33- KJV

Nitsch Lectionary- Invocavit: 03-09-2025

Readings and Sermon Theme for Invocavit.

 

OT: Ecclesiastes 7:3-9

Epistle: Gal. 5:13-18

Gospel: Mark 2:18-22

 

TEMPTATIONS DURING THIS LENTEN SEASON.