EPIPHANY II – TUESDAY LESSON: GALATIANS 5:22-25 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Philippians 4:4 God is not concerned about external matters like a marriage, provided that faith and love remain and, as has been stated, moderation is practiced, as is fitting for every estate. For the marriage at Cana, although it…

EPIPHANY II – MONDAY LESSON: COLOSSIANS 1:9-14 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall exalt in my God. Isaiah 61:10 In this Gospel (John 2:1-11) Christ makes it quite clear that He finds no fault with providing expenses for a wedding and all that is needed for a wedding, adornment and merry-making, eating…

EPIPHANY II – SUNDAY LESSON: JOHN 2:1-11 On the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; Jesus also was invited to the marriage, with his disciples. John 2:1,2 It was a great honor for Jesus to make His gift of wine at this lowly marriage feast…

EPIPHANY I – SATURDAY LESSON: 2 THESSALONIANS 2:13-17 Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 In this Gospel (Luke 2:41-52) we are given the consolation that, whenever suffering becomes our portion, we should realize that we…

EPIPHANY I – FRIDAY LESSON: ROMANS 3:21-26 He saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit, which he poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that we might be justified by…

EPIPHANY I – THURSDAY LESSON: JOHN 8:31-33 Sanctify them in the truth; thy word is truth. John 17:17 This Gospel (Luke 2:41-52) is a very telling blow against all doctrine and consolation and whatever else might be named that is not the Word of God and does not flow from the Word. You can now say:…

EPIPHANY I – WEDNESDAY LESSON: PSALM 119:97-104 And he said to them, “How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house? Luke 2:49 I have often said, and I say it again, that nothing should be preached in Christendom but the pure Word of God. This…

EPIPHANY I – TUESDAY LESSON: PSALM 94:12-15 My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor lose courage when you are punished by him. For the Lord disciplines him who he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives. Hebrews 12:5,6 Trials, chastenings, and temptations come upon us so that our faith may…

EPIPHANY I – MONDAY LESSON: JAMES 1:12-15 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed but not driven to despair. 2 Corinthians 4:8 When God has given us a fine, strong faith so that we go forth in firm confidence, and are quite sure and certain that we have a gracious God on whom…

EPIPHANY I – SUNDAY LESSON: LUKE 2:41-52 When they saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, you father and I have been looking for you anxiously.” Luke 2:48 Although the holy mother Mary who was blessed (Luke 1:42) and highly-favored with all kinds of…