We learn of a 5th century patriarch of the Church and hear Peter's second sermon in the book of Acts.

In honor of the anniversary of the presentation of the Augsburg Confession to the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V on June 25, 1530, today we hear the full letter of what the Lutherans believed about Scripture and the Gospel, and what they were willing to even risk their lives for, that such a Gospel of Jesus Christ may continue to be shared. The text is read from https://bookofconcord.cph.org/en/augsburg-confession/preface/

We learn some stories of the persecution of Christians in Japan and then conclude Acts 2.

We learn about an eighth century priest who helped share the gospel in Germany and then hear Peter's Pentecost sermon.

A free resource for congregations to encourage and equip their families to teach the faith at home.

https://sandhandrews.wordpress.com/resources/faith-at-home-milestone-series/

We learn about the Venerable Bede, a priest and monk in the 7th-8th century, and hear the beginning of Luke's account of Pentecost.

Esther is at first hesitant, but ultimately stands up in love for her neighbor at risk of her own life. Matthias is chosen and appointed the twelfth apostle.

We learn about a pair of brothers who share the faith with the Slavic peoples in part by creating an alphabet so that they can read the Word of God, and also by serving amongst them. Then we begin a new Bible study on the book called The Acts of the Apostles, better-known today simply as "Acts."

Cyril and Methodius references:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qMfqG6IRzA
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEw5nf2yY9w
• https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04592a.htm
• https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saints-Cyril-and-Methodius

Funerals are another opportunity to proclaim the hope that you have in Christ to your loved ones.

Funeral planning worksheet mentioned: https://www.hope-aurora.org/docs/FPW/FPWWorksheet.pdf

21st century - 30 martyrs killed by ISIS in April 2015

4th century - 40 martyrs killed by Rome in 320 AD

There's nothing new under the sun!