Devotions From Steadfast Lutherans

In the first stanza Luther showed Christ in death’s bands. In this stanza he makes it clear that we were the true captives.

We praise You, O Christ, for you have conquered death for us by Your glorious resurrection. Amen. Stay tuned for a second devotion today, the first in a new series on hymns!

We praise You, O Christ, for You have redeemed us by Your holy, precious blood and innocent suffering and death. Amen.

Lord Jesus, may the Gospel of Your crucifixion be preached throughout the world for the forgiveness of sins. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, create in us a hunger and thirst for Your Supper, trusting in Your Word. Amen.

Trust the Word

Fight the good fight of the faith.

Holy Lord, have mercy on us!

Hosanna!

Remain in the Word. 

Pray for your local congregation, your pastor(s), and support them at this challenging time!

Lord, may we never take for granted being gathered in person around Word and Sacrament!

Truth matters.

"The Holy Things for the Holy Ones."

The Third Article is about the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

The Christian Life is cross-shaped.

Have a Bible and Hymnal open for this one.

The Athanasian Creed defines small-c "catholic" for us.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Remember your baptism!