Daily Devotion for 29 April 2026 (Easter 4, Wednesday)

Readings

Psalm 19

Psalm 50

Leviticus 16:1–24

Luke 10:1–22

Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration VIII:16–22

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Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-77

1 Samuel 09–10

Saul and His Father’s Donkeys; Samuel Anoints Saul

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Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-78

1 Samuel 11–13

Saul Defeats the Ammonites; Saul Disobeys God

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Daily Devotion for 30 April 2026 (Easter 4, Thursday)

Readings

Psalm 17

Psalm 89

Leviticus 17:1–16

Luke 10:23–42

Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration VIII:23–30

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Daily Devotion for 01 May 2026 (Easter 4, Friday)

Readings

Psalm 119:1–8

Psalm 116

Leviticus 18:1—19:8

Luke 11:1–13

Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration VIII:31–37

Festival

Today we celebrate the Festival of St. Philip and St. James, Apostles. St. Philip, from Bethsaida in Galilee, was one of the first disciples called by Christ. In turn, Philip would bring Nathanael to Jesus. According to tradition, Philip labored and died in Phrygia. St. James, son of Alphaeus and Mary (one of the faithful women who stood at the foot of the cross), is little mentioned in the New Testament and there are no sure records concerning his work after the resurrection or his death. We commemorate these two men as followers of and workers for Jesus Christ, our Lord.

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Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-79

1 Samuel 14–15

Saul and Jonathan Defeat the Allophyles; Saul Destroys Amalek; Saul Disobeys God and Loses the Kingship

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Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-80

1 Samuel 16–17

Samuel Anoints David; David Enters Saul’s Service; David and Goliath

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Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-81

1 Samuel 18–20

David Marries Michal; Saul Seeks to Kill David; Jonathan Rescues David

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Daily Devotion for 02 May 2026 (Easter 4, Saturday)

Readings

Psalm 36

Psalm 39

Leviticus 19:9–37

Luke 11:14–36

Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration VIII:38–45

Commemoration

Today we commemorate Athanasius of Alexandria, Pastor and Confessor. Born in Alexandria around AD 295, Athanasius would later serve as bishop of that city — a post he held for forty-five years. At the Council of Nicaea in AD 325, Athanasius defended Christian orthodoxy against the Arian heretics. Exiled five times and nearly murdered twice, Athanasius remained steadfast in his faith and lived his final days restored to his ecclesiastical office. The Athanasian Creed is named in his honor, because it confesses the truth of the divinity of Christ, which Athanasius championed during his life.

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Daily Devotion for 03 May 2026 (5th Sunday of Easter)

Readings

Psalm 37

Psalm 150

Leviticus 20:1–27

Luke 11:37–54

Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration VIII:46–52

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Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-82

1 Samuel 21–23

David Flees from Saul; Saul Slaughters the Priests of Lord; Saul Pursues David

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Lutheran Lectionary for 03 May 2026 (5th Sunday of Easter)

Readings

Acts 6:1–9; 7:2a, 51–60

Psalm 146

1 Peter 2:2–10

John 14:1–14

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Daily Devotion for 04 Mary 2026 (Easter 5, Monday)

Readings

Psalm 31

Psalm 25

Leviticus 21:1–24

Luke 12:1–12

Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration VIII:53–60

Commemoration

Today we commemorate Friedrich Wyneken, Pastor and Missionary. Along with C. F. W. Walther and Wilhelm Sihler, Friedrich Wyneken was one of the founding fathers of the LCMS. Born in Germany in 1810, Wyneken came to Baltimore, Maryland, in 1838, and then accepted a call to Friedheim and Fort Wayne in Indiana. During his life, Wyneken would serve as missionary in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, including among the Amerindian population; would help found — along with Wilhelm Loehe and Sihler — Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne; and would serve as the second president of the LCMS. Wyneken is remembered for his dedication to preaching and spreading the Word of God and for his commitment to right doctrine and the Lutheran faith.

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Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-83

1 Samuel 24–25

David Spares Saul; Nabal and Abigail

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Daily Devotion for 05 Mary 2026 (Easter 5, Tuesday)

Readings

Psalm 127

Psalm 92

Leviticus 23:1–22

Luke 12:13–34

Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration VIII:61–65

Commemoration

Today we commemorate Friedrich the Wise, Christian Ruler. Elector of Saxony from 1486 to 1525, Friedrich the Wise was instrumental to the Reformation. Although he never met Luther, Friedrich aided Luther significantly, including refusing to extradite Luther when the pope demanded it in 1518 and arranging for Luther to be ‘kidnapped’ and safely hidden in Wartburg Castle after the Diet of Worms. Beloved of his subjects, Friedrich was called “the Wise” for his sense of fairness and his justice. Upon his deathbed, Friedrich received the Lord’s Supper in both kinds — a clear confession of his Lutheran faith.

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Daily Devotion for 06 May 2026 (Easter 5, Wednesday)

Readings

Psalm 116

Psalm 123

Leviticus 23:23–44

Luke 12:35–53

Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration VIII:66–70

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Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-84

1 Samuel 26–28

Saul Pursues David (Again); David Spares Saul (Again); David Flees to Foreigners; Saul Consults a Medium

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Daily Devotion for 07 May 2026 (Easter 5, Thursday)

Readings

Psalm 52

Psalm 107

Leviticus 24:1–23

Luke 12:54—13:17

Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration VIII:71-76

Commemoration

Today we commemorate C. F. W. Walther, Theologian. Father of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther emigrated from Saxony in Germany with other Lutherans in 1839. Settling in Missouri, he served as pastor of several congregations in St. Louis, founded Concordia Seminary, and was instrumental in the formation of the LCMS in 1847. Walther would serve as president of the Synod from 1847 to 1850 and then again from 1864 to 1878. Walther worked tirelessly to promote Confessional Lutheranism in the US. A prolific writer and speaker, Walther’s works are still widely used today, particularly including his book on the distinction between Law and Gospel.

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Daily Devotion for 08 May 2026 (Easter 5, Friday)

Readings

Psalm 119:33–40

Psalm 81

Leviticus 26:1–20

Luke 13:18–35

Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration VIII:77–84

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Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-85

1 Samuel 26–31

The Allophyles Go to War with Israel; David Recovers the Captives and the Goods; Israel Is Defeated and Saul Is Killed

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Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-86

2 Samuel 01–02

David Hears of Saul’s Death; David Returns to Israel; David Becomes King of Judah

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