Memory for Week of August 26-30

August 21, 2024

 An asterisk (*) by the passage indicates that it will be a written test.

Aug. 23

*… who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. Hebrews 12:2b-3

The Ten Commandments with Explanations (from Luther’s Small Catechism)

Aug. 27

 The First Commandment  You shall have no other gods. What does this mean? We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.
I am the Lord; that is my name;   my glory I give to no other,  nor my praise to carved idols. Isaiah 42:8   

Aug. 30

*The Second Commandment  You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.

Memory for January 6-10

Memory for January 6-10

January 7When (the wise men) saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.  And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense...