Memory Work Grades 3 and

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1 Memory Work Grades 3 and Memory Work is every Tuesday through Friday, unless noted. Please help your child memorize our assigned portion for each day. Please note that some passages repeat throughout the school year. Students will individually recite memory work at the beginning of the school day. Students DO NOT need to recite the reference for each passage. 1 st Quarter Wednesday, August 23 NONE Thursday, August 24 1) John 3:16 -For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Friday, August 25 2) Galatians 4:4, 5- But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. Tuesday, August 29 3) 2 Corinthians 8:8,9- For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. Wednesday, August 30 4) The Second Article of the Apostles Creed- (Third Grade) I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. 1

2 5) The Second Article of the Apostles Creed- (Fourth Grade) I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver, but with his holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death. Thursday, August 31 6)Psalm 103:1,2-Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Friday, September 1 7) Psalm 91:11- For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. 8) Isaiah 43:11- I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior. Wednesday, September 6 9) The Fourth Commandment- (Third Grade) Honor your father and mother that it may go well with you and you may enjoy long life on the earth. 10) The Fourth Commandment- (Fourth Grade) Honor your father and mother that it may go well with you and you may enjoy long life on the earth. We should fear and love God that we do not dishonor or anger our parents and others in authority, but honor, serve, and obey them, and give them love and respect. 2

3 Thursday, September 7 11)Ephesians 6:1- Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 12) John 1:29-Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! Friday, September 8 13) Romans 3:20- Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. Tuesday, September 12 14) Psalm 119:105- Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. 15) Galatians 3:27- For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Wednesday, September 13 16) Galatians 4:4,5-But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. Thursday, September 14 17) Mark 10:45-For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Friday, September 15 18) I Peter 5:8- Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a lion looking for someone to devour. Tuesday, September 19 19) The Fifth Commandment-You shall not murder. We should fear and love God that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and befriend him in every bodily need. 3

4 Wednesday, September 20 20) Colossians 2:9- For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form. Thursday, September 21 21) Ephesians 3:20- God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. Friday, September 22 22) I Peter 5:7- Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Tuesday, September 26 23) Luke 11:28- Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it. 24) Romans 3:23-For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Wednesday, September 27 25) John 3:16- For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Thursday, September 28 26) The Sixth Commandment- You shall not commit adultery. We should fear and love God that we lead a pure and decent life in words and actions, and that husband and wife love and honor each other. Friday, September 29 27) John 5:39-You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me. Tuesday, October 3, 28) Mark 16:16-Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. Wednesday, October 4 29) Luke 11:28- Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it. 4

5 Thursday, October 5 30) The Third Commandment- Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy. We should fear and love God that we do not despise preaching and his Word, but regard it as holy and gladly hear and learn it. Friday, October 6 31) John 5:39- You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me. Wednesday, October 11 32) Mark 16:15- Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Thursday, October 12 33) Romans 10:17- Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. Friday, October 13 34) 2 Timothy 3:15- From infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Tuesday, October 17 35) The Third Article of the Apostles Creed- (Third Grade) I believe in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. I believe that I cannot by my own thinking believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. 36) The Third Article of the Apostles Creed- (Fourth Grade) I believe in the Holy Spirit ; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. 5

6 I believe that I cannot by my own thinking believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. Wednesday, October 18 37) John 6:68-Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Thursday, October 19 38) Romans 10:17- Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. Friday, October 20 39) Mark 9:24- I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief! Tuesday, October 24 40) Genesis 1:1- In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 41) I Peter 5:7- Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Wednesday, October 25 42) Matthew 11:28- Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Tuesday, October 31 43) John 14:19-Because I live, you also will live. Wednesday, November 1 44) The Third Article of the Apostles Creed- (Third Grade) I believe in the Holy Spirit ; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. 6

7 I believe that I cannot by my own thinking believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. 45) The Third Article of the Apostles Creed- (Fourth Grade) I believe in the Holy Spirit ; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. I believe that I cannot by my own thinking believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian church he daily and fully forgives all sins to me and all believers. On the Last Day he will raise me and all the dead and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true. Thursday, November 2 46) John 11:25, 26- I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Friday, November 3 47) John 14:19- Because I live, you also will live. 48) The Seventh Petition of the Lord s Prayer- But deliver us from evil. Tuesday, November 7 49) Matthew 7:7- Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be open to you. 50) Ephesians 4:32- Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. 7

8 Wednesday, November 8 51) James 1:22-Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Thursday, November 9 52) Matthew 6:33-Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 53) The Address of the Lord s Prayer- Our Father in heaven. Tuesday, November 14 54) Christmas Memory Work Wednesday, November 15 55) Christmas Memory Work Thursday, November 16 56) Christmas Memory Work Friday, November 17 57) Christmas Memory Work Tuesday, November 21 58) Christmas Memory Work 59) Christmas Memory Work Wednesday, November 22 60) Christmas Memory Work Tuesday, November 28 61) Christmas Memory Work 62) Christmas Memory Work 8

9 Wednesday, November 29 62) Christmas Memory Work 63) Christmas Memory Work Thursday, November 30 64) Christmas Memory Work Friday, December 1 65) Christmas Memory Work Tuesday, December 5 66) Christmas Memory Work 67) Christmas Memory Work Wednesday, December 6 68) Christmas Memory Work 69) Christmas Memory Work Thursday, December 7 70) Christmas Memory Work 71) Christmas Memory Work Friday, December 8 72) Christmas Memory Work 73) Christmas Memory Work Tuesday, December 12 74) Christmas Memory Work 75) Christmas Memory Work Wednesday, December 13 76) Christmas Memory Work 9

10 Thursday, December 14 77) Christmas Memory Work 78) Christmas Memory Work Friday, December 15 79) Christmas Memory Work Tuesday, December 19 80) Psalm 118:1-Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 81) Isaiah 43:1-Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Wednesday, December 20 82) Deuteronomy 33:27- The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. 83) Psalm 139:14- I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Wednesday, January 3 84) Psalm 119:105-Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. 85) Luke 11:28-Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it. Thursday, January 4 86) The Third Commandment- Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy. We should fear and love God that we do not despise preaching and his Word, but regard it as holy and gladly hear and learn it. Friday, January 5 87) 2 Timothy 3:16- All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 10

11 Tuesday, January 9 88) Luke 18:13-God have mercy on me, a sinner. 89) Ephesians 2:8,9-For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works so that no one can boast. Wednesday, January 10 90) The Conclusion to the Commandments-What does God say about all these commandments? He says, I the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to thousands who love me and keep my commandments. Thursday, January 11 91) Isaiah 64:6- All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags. Friday, January 12 92) The Conclusion to the Commandments-What does God say about all these commandments? He says, I the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to thousands who love me and keep my commandments. God threatens to punish all who transgress these commandments. Therefore, we should fear his anger and not disobey what he commands. Wednesday, January 17 93) Matthew 6:33- Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 94) I Timothy 6:7- For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out of it. 11

12 Thursday, January 18 95)The Seventh Commandment-You shall not steal. We should fear and love God that we do not take our neighbor s money or property, or get it by dishonest dealing, but help him to improve and protect his property and means of income. Friday, January 19 96) Matthew 4:10-Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only. 97) I Timothy 6:10-For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Tuesday, January 23 98)Psalm 50:15-Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and you will honor me. Wednesday, January 24 99) Proverbs 3:5-Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Thursday, January ) John 11:25-I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live even though he dies. Friday, January )The Eighth Commandment-You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. We should fear and love God that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, or give him a bad name, but defend him, speak well of him, and take his words and actions in the kindest possible way. 12

13 Tuesday, January ) The Second Article of the Apostles Creed- (Third Grade) I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver, but with his holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death. 103) The Second Article of the Apostles Creed- (Fourth Grade) I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver, but with his holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death. All this he did that I should be his own, and live under him in his kingdom, and serve him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as he has risen from death and lives and rules eternally. This is most certainly true. Wednesday, January ) Mark 10:45-For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. 13

14 Thursday, February 1 105) I John 4:19-We love because he first loved us. 106) Psalm 103:1-Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Friday, February 2 107)The Doxology of the Lord s Prayer-For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. Tuesday, February 6 108) Matthew 22:37-Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Wednesday, February 7 109)I Corinthians 10:31-Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Thursday, February 8 110)The Seventh Commandment-You shall not steal. We should fear and love God that we do not take our neighbor s money or property, or get it by dishonest dealing, but help him to improve and protect his property and means of income. Friday, February 9 111)Ephesians 2:8,9-For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast. Tuesday, February )Matthew 6:33-Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Wednesday, February )James 1:17-Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. 14

15 Thursday, February )The First Article of the Apostles Creed- (Third Grade) I believe in God the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe that God created me and all that exists, and that he gave me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my mind and all my abilities. 115)The First Article of the Apostles Creed- (Fourth Grade) I believe in God the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe that God created me and all that exists, and that he gave me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my mind and all my abilities. And I believe that God still preserves me by richly and daily providing clothing and shoes, food and drink, property and home, spouse and children, land, cattle, and all I own, and all I need to keep my body and life. Friday, February )2 Corinthians 9:7-God loves a cheerful giver. 117)I John 4:9-We love because he first loved us. Tuesday, February )John 5:23- He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him. 119)John 8:47-He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God. Wednesday, February )Romans 6:23-For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 121)I Corinthians 12:3-No one can say, Jesus is Lord, except by the Holy Spirit. Tuesday, February )Matthew 26:41-Watch and pray so that you do not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak. 15

16 Wednesday, February )Mark 10:45- For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. 124)Galatians 5:13-Serve on another in love. Thursday, March 1 125) The Eighth Commandment-You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. We should fear and love God that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, or give him a bad name, but defend him, speak well of him, and take his words and actions in the kindest possible way. Friday, March 2 126) Galatians 4:4,5- But when the time had fully come, God sent his son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. 127) The Third Petition of the Lord s Prayer-Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Tuesday, March 6 128)Matthew 26:41-Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak. 129)The Sixth Petition of the Lord s Prayer-Lead us not into temptation. Wednesday, March 7 130) The Eighth Commandment-You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. We should fear and love God that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, or give him a bad name, but defend him, speak well of him, and take his words and actions in the kindest possible way. 16

17 Thursday, March 8 131) John 8:47-He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear God is that you do not belong to God. Wednesday, March )John 3:16-For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 133)Ephesians 1:7-In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God s grace. Thursday, March ) The Second Article of the Apostles Creed- I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver, but with his holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death. All this he did that I should be his own, and live under him in his kingdom, and serve him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as he has risen from death and lives and rules eternally. This is most certainly true. Friday, March )I John 2:1,2-If anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense-jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for our but also for the sins of the world. 17

18 Tuesday, March )Romans 3:24-All are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Wednesday, March )Romans 8:1-There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 138)Colossians 2:9-For in Christ all the fulness of the Deity lives in bodily form. Thursday, March )John 11:25, 26-I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Friday, March ) The Second Article of the Apostles Creed- I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. He has redeemed me a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver, but with his holy, precious blood and with his innocent suffering and death. All this he did that I should be his own, and live under him in his kingdom, and serve him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as he has risen from death and lives and rules eternally. This is most certainly true. Wednesday, April 4 141)John 11:25, 26-I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. 142)John 14:19-Because I live, you also will live. 18

19 Thursday, April 5 143) The Third Article of the Apostles Creed- (Third Grade) I believe in the Holy Spirit ; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. I believe that I cannot by my own thinking believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. 144) The Third Article of the Apostles Creed- (Fourth Grade) I believe in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. I believe that I cannot by my own thinking believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian church, he daily and fully forgives all sins to me and all believers. On the Last Day, he will raise me and all the dead and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true. Friday, April 6 145)Job 19:25-27-I know that my Redeemer lives; and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes-i, and not another. How my heart yearns within me! 19

20 Tuesday, April )2 Timothy 3:15-From infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Wednesday, April )John 5:39-You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me. Thursday, April )John 10:35-The Scripture cannot be broken. Friday, April ) The Third Commandment- Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy. We should fear and love God that we do not despise preaching and his Word, but regard it as holy and gladly hear and learn it. Tuesday, April )Mark 9:24-I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief! 151)I Timothy 2:3,4-God our Savior wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Wednesday, April )The Second Commandment-You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. We should fear and love God that we do not use his name to curse, swear, lie or deceive, or use witchcraft, but call upon God s name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks. 20

21 Thursday, April )Matthew 28:19, 20-Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Friday, April )I Timothy 2:3,4-God our Savior wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth 155) The Second Petition of the Lord s Prayer-Your kingdom come. Tuesday, April ) Matthew 28:19, 20-Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Wednesday, April )I John 2:1-If anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense-jesus Christ, the Righteous One. Thursday, April ) The Third Article of the Apostles Creed- (Third Grade) I believe in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. I believe that I cannot by my own thinking believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. 21

22 In this Christian church, he daily and fully forgives all sins to me and all believers. 159) The Third Article of the Apostles Creed- (Fourth Grade) I believe in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. I believe that I cannot by my own thinking believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian church, he daily and fully forgives all sins to me and all believers. On the Last Day, he will raise me and all the dead and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true. Friday, April )Matthew 18:20-For where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them. 161)2 Timothy 2:19-The Lord knows those who are his. Tuesday, May 1 162)Mark 16:16-Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. Wednesday, May 2 163)Romans 10:17-Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. 164)Revelation 2:10-Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life. 22

23 Thursday, May 3 165) The Third Article of the Apostles Creed- I believe in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. I believe that I cannot by my own thinking believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian church, he daily and fully forgives all sins to me and all believers. On the Last Day, he will raise me and all the dead and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true. Friday, May 4 166)I Corinthians 12:3-No one can say, Jesus is Lord, except by the Holy Spirit. Tuesday, May 8 167)Acts 4:12-Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved. 168)I Peter 3:15-Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope you have. Wednesday, May 9 169) The Second Commandment-You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. We should fear and love God that we do not use his name to curse, swear, lie or deceive, or use witchcraft, but call upon God s name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks. 23

24 Thursday, May )Acts 4:20-We cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard. 171)James 1:22-Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Friday, May )Romans 1:16-I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Tuesday, May )Isaiah 41:10-Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Wednesday, May )Matthew 28:20-Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. 175)Acts 5:29-We must obey God rather than men! Thursday, May ) The Third Article of the Apostles Creed- I believe in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Christian church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. I believe that I cannot by my own thinking believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian church, he daily and fully forgives all sins to me and all believers. On the Last Day, he will raise me and all the dead and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true. 24

25 Friday, May )I Peter 5:8-Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 178)The Third Petition of the Lord s Prayer-Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Tuesday, May ) Matthew 28:19, 20-Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Wednesday, May ) I Timothy 2:3,4-God our Savior wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth 181) The Second Petition of the Lord s Prayer-Your kingdom come. Thursday, May ) The Third Commandment- Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy. We should fear and love God that we do not despise preaching and his Word, but regard it as holy and gladly hear and learn it. Friday, May )Mark 16:15-Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. 25

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