We should plead guilty of all sins before God--even those of which we are unaware. Before the pastor we should confess only those sins which we know and feel in our hearts. Readings: “What sins should we confess?”; Luke 5:17-26

What does Jacob's wrestling match with the Lord have in common with Jesus calling a Canaanite woman a dog? Everything. You can learn a great deal from these two lessons. Readings: Genesis 32:22-32; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7; Matthew 15:21-28

Confession is a good thing. The world believes in it. Other Christians believe in it. Most importantly, the Scriptures teach it. But what is it? This Lent, we'll study what the Scriptures and the Small Catechism teach concerning this essential act of Christian life. The first question: What is confession? Readings: “What is Confession?” and Luke 15:1-32

We are at war. We fight against an ancient, cunning enemy who tirelessly seeks to destroy us day and night. But we are not alone. Readings: Genesis 3:1-21; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Matthew 4:1-11

What does Jesus' teaching on fasting have to do with laying up treasures in heaven? What does this have to do with the Christian life? Readings: Jonah 3:1-10; 2 Peter 1:2-11; Matthew 6:16-21

How do we interpret the Scriptures? What does faith do? What does it grab hold of? All of these questions find their answer in Jesus. Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 18:31-43

God's Word shall accomplish the very thing for which He sent it. Always. Without fail. Every time. This is true even if three-quarters of the world refuses and rejects His grace. Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13; 2 Corinthains 11:19-12:9; Luke 8:4-15

The Gospel isn't fair! Why should those who repent later in life receive the same reward as those who lived a whole life of holiness? Readings: Exodus 17:1-7; 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5; Matthew 20:1-16

"Jesus Christ is the Light of the World." The heavenly Jerusalem will have no need of sun, moon, stars, lamp, or any such thing because the Lord God will be their light. Why would John write these things? Did he have something in mind when he did? Readings: Exodus 34:29-35; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9

Life is hard. Does God care? How can we know for sure? Readings: 2 Kings 5:1-15a; Romans 12:16-21; Matthew 8:1-13