Psalm of the Week
Psalm 1:1-6
Hymn of the Week
"Come Follow Me" LSB 688
Learn-By-Heart Scripture
“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62
Daily Readings
| Bible Narrative | Second Reading | |
| Sun 7/13 | Luke 5:1-11 | 1 Pet. 3:8-15a |
| Mon 7/14 | Luke 9:57b-62 | Mark 9:38-41 |
| Tue 7/15 | 1 Kings 19:15-21 | Phil. 3:12-16 |
| Wed 7/16 | Luke 9:51-57a | Matt. 19:27-30 |
| Thu 7/17 | 2 Tim. 4:1-5 | Ezek. 13:17-23 |
| Fri 7/18 | Luke 9:18-26 | 1 Thess. 2:13-20 |
| Sat 7/19 | Luke 14:25-35 | Matt. 13:47-52 |
Learn-By-Heart Catechism
What is the Office of the Keys?
The Office of the Keys is that special authority which Christ has given to His church on earth to forgive the sins of repentant sinners, but to withhold forgiveness from the unrepentant as long as they do not repent.
Where is this written?
This is what St. John the Evangelist writes in chapter twenty: The Lord Jesus breathed on His disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” (John 20:22–23)
Prayer of the Week
O God, You have prepared for those who love You good things that surpass all understanding. Pour into our hearts such love toward You that we, loving You above all things, may obtain Your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.