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Joshua 1–4 God Ordains Joshua; Rahab and the Spies; Israel Crosses the Jordan; the Stone Monuments

Readings Psalm 77 Psalm 17 Psalm 38 Genesis 47:1–31 Mark 13:24–37 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration III:36–43

Readings Ezekiel 37:1–14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:1–11 John 11:1–53

Deuteronomy 32–34 The Song of Moses; Prophecy about the Tribes; Death of Moses

Readings Psalm 82 Psalm 18 Psalm 32 Genesis 45:1–28 Mark 13:1–23 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration III:30–35

Deuteronomy 29–31 Covenant and Imprecations; Warnings against Apostasy; Moses and Joshua

Readings Psalm 26 Psalm 16 Psalm 6 Genesis 44:1–34 Mark 12:28–44 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration III:24–29

Deuteronomy 27–28 Monuments; Blessings and Curses

Readings Psalm 37 Psalm 143 Genesis 43:1–28 Mark 12:13–27 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration III:18–23 Commemoration Today we commemorate St. Patrick, Missionary to Ireland. Born around AD 389 in Britain, St. Patrick is one of the best known saints. Captured by raiders as a teenager, he was transported to Ireland and forced to work as a shepherd. After escaping from captivity and living in France (as a monk), he returned to Ireland to spread the Gospel. Tradition holds that St. Patrick died on 17 March around the year AD 466.

Deuteronomy 23–26 Laws for the Assembly; Laws for Cleanness; Laws for Vows; Laws for Debts; Law for Childless Widows; Laws for Tithes

Readings Psalm 3 Psalm 7 Psalm 130 Genesis 42:1–38 Mark 12:1–12 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration III:8–17

Readings Psalm 60 Psalm 102 Genesis 41:28–57 Mark 11:20–33 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration III:1–7

Readings Psalm 118 Psalm 51 Genesis 41:1–27 Mark 11:1–19 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:84–90

Deuteronomy 20–22 Rules for Warfare; Command to Genocide Canaanites; Law for Homicides; Rules for Captive Women; Right of the Firstborn; Law for the Hanged Man; Laws for Found Property; Law of the Distinction of the Sexes; Laws of Virginity and Sexual Relationships and Crimes

Readings Psalm 49 Psalm 102 Genesis 40:1–23 Mark 10:32–52 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:74–83

Readings Exodus 17:1–7 Psalm 95:1–9 Romans 5:1–8 John 4:5–30, 39–42

Deuteronomy 17–19 Punishment for Idolators; Provision for a King; Rules for the Levites; Prophets and False Prophets; Cities of Refuge; Borders; Lex Talionis

Readings Psalm 106 Psalm 32 Genesis 39:1–23 Mark 10:13–31 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:67–73

Deuteronomy 14–16 Dietary Laws; Tithes; Jubilee; Rules for Slaves; Sacrifices of Firstborn; Feasts; Worship Restrictions

Readings Psalm 31 Psalm 6 Genesis 37:1–36 Mark 10:1–12 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:61–66

Deuteronomy 11–13 Admonitions to Obey; Blessing and Curse; Punishment for Idolatry

Readings Psalm 105 Psalm 143 Genesis 35:1–29 Mark 9:33–50 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:55–60

Deuteronomy 08–10 Blessings for Obedience; Curses for Disobedience; Recounting Israel’s Disobedience and Wickedness

Readings Psalm 38 Psalm 54 Psalm 130 Genesis 29:1–30 Mark 9:14–32 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:48–54

Readings Psalm 129 Psalm 79 Psalm 102 Genesis 27:30—28:22 Mark 9:1–13 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:39–47

Readings Psalm 2 Psalm 51 Genesis 27:1–29 Mark 8:22–38 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:27–38 Commemoration Today we commemorate Perpetua and Felicitas, Martyrs. In the third century AD, Roman Emperor Septimus Severus forbade converting to Christianity. Among the many who disobeyed his edict were Perpetua and Felicitas, a noblewoman and her maidservant. During their imprisonment, they witnessed to others in prison, even the jailer, who himself became a Christian. Executed on 07 March 203, Perpetua and Felicitas are remembered for the firmness of their faith — even unto death.

Deuteronomy 05–07 The Ten Commandments; the Greatest Commandment; Warnings about Disobedience; Command to Exterminate the Canaanites

Readings Exodus 17:1–7 Psalm 95:1–9 Romans 5:1–8 John 4:5–30, 39–42

Readings Psalm 118 Psalm 38 Genesis 24:32–67 Mark 8:1–21 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:24–26

Deuteronomy 03–04 Destruction of Og; Warnings against Idolatry; Cities of Refuge

Readings Psalm 28 Psalm 32 Genesis 24:1–31 Mark 7:24–37 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:18–23

Numbers 36 — Deuteronomy 02 Laws for Inheritance; Recounting of Wandering in the Wilderness; Lands Allotted to Israel’s Cousins; Destruction of Sihon

Readings Psalm 66 Psalm 6 Genesis 22:1–19 Mark 7:1–23 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:14–17

Numbers 33–35 Recounting of Wandering; Borders of Israel; Rules for the Distribution of the Land; Laws Related to Homicide and Cities of Refuge

Readings Psalm 126 Psalm 127 Psalm 143 Genesis 21:1–21 Mark 6:35–56 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:9–13

Numbers 31–32 The Destruction of Midian; Rules for Captives; Cleanness Laws for Spoils and War; Inheritance of Reuben and Gad

Readings Psalm 91 Psalm 130 Genesis 18:1–15 Mark 6:14–34 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:5–8

Readings Psalm 139 Psalm 102 Genesis 16:1—17:22 Mark 6:1–13 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration II:1–4

Readings Psalm 32 Psalm 3 Psalm 51 Genesis 15:1–21 Mark 5:21–43 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration I:58–62

Numbers 28–30 Laws for Sacrifices; Feasts; Laws for Vows

Readings Psalm 73 Psalm 133 Psalm 38 Genesis 13:1–18 Mark 5:1–20 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration I:50–57

Readings Genesis 12:1–9 Psalm 121 Romans 4:1–8, 13–17 John 3:1–17

Numbers 25–27 The Baal of Peor; Phineas; the Enrollment (Census) of Israel; Laws for Inheritance; Ordination of Joshua (Jesus)

Readings Psalm 107 Psalm 47 Psalm 32 Genesis 11:27—12:20 Mark 4:21–41 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration I:43–49

Numbers 22–24 Balak and Balaam (and His Donkey); the Oracles of Balaam

Readings Psalm 74 Psalm 126 Psalm 6 Genesis 8:13—9:17 Mark 4:1–20 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration I:33–42

Numbers 19–21 The Red Heifer; Laws for Death and Cleanness; the Water of Reviling; Edom Refuses Israel; Death of Aaron; the Bronze Serpent; Sihon and Og

Readings Psalm 104 Psalm 124 Psalm 143 Genesis 7:11—8:12 Mark 3:20–35 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration I:16–32 Festival Today we celebrate the Festival of St. Matthias, Apostle. A lesser-known apostle, Matthias was one of the seventy-two sent out by Jesus and was selected by lot to replace Judas. Early Church tradition is split on Matthias, with some contending that he journeyed to Ethiopia and others contending he journeyed to Armenia. However, it is in Trier, Germany, at the Church of St. Matthias, that the body of the apostle is interred. He is the only apostle buried in Europe north of the Alps.

Numbers 16–18 Korah’s Rebellion; the Plague; Laws for the Priests; Tithing Laws

Readings Psalm 2 Psalm 77 Psalm 130 Genesis 6:1—7:5 Mark 3:1–19 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration I:5–15 Commemoration Today we commemorate Polycarp of Smyrna, Pastor and Martyr. A disciple of John, Polycarp was bishop of Smyrna for many years before he was arrested, tried, and executed for his faith in approximately AD 155. The Martyrdom of Polycarp, an eyewitness narrative, continues to encourage believers, particularly in times of persecution, even to this day.