Learning the Faith by Heart
Speaking, Praying, and Singing God’s Word Together
The Week of Nov 16 – Nov 23, 2025
Preparing for the Last Sunday of the Church Year
Hymn of the Week: Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor (534)
GLCA Learn by Heart Hymn: God Loves Me Dearly (392)
GLCA Catechism Memory: Books of the Bible – OT (Preschool +); NT (Second Grade +)
Bible Verse Memory: “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,” – 2 Timothy 3:16
Monday: Catechism Bible Story – John 6:60-65
The Bible is completely true and has no mistakes. It tells us everything we need to know and believe for our Christian faith and life. God’s promises create faith in Jesus. Jesus tells us that all the Scriptures are God’s own words and completely true. Why can be sure that the Bible is the true Word of God? Look up John 10:35. How does Jesus see the Old Testament? What does He say about the Scriptures? Read John 6:63. How does Jesus understand His words? Read John 14:26. How does Jesus see the words of the apostles (which have been written down for us)? – Luther’s Small Catechism for Kids, pg. 7
Tuesday: Old Testament – Malachi 3:13–18
During the time of Malachi, God’s people grew weary of serving God and living lives of repentance (vs. 14-15), because it seemed like the wicked, evildoers ended up just as blessed as them. Read vv. 16 -17. How does the coming Day of Judgment assure God’s people that their service is not vain?
Wednesday: Commemoration of Elizabeth of Hungary
Born in Pressburg, Hungary, in 1207, Elizabeth was the daughter of King Andrew II and his wife, Gertrude. Given as a bride in an arranged political marriage, Elizabeth became the wife of Louis of Thuringia in Germany at age 14. She had a spirt of Christian generosity and charity, and the home she established was known for its hospitality and family love. She is remembered for her self-sacrificing ways. How can you show hospitality in your life? Is your home known for its hospitality?
Thursday: Holy Gospel – Luke 23:27–43
We serve Jesus already now as those who belong to Him and live under Him in His Kingdom. Yet, we also look forward to the day when sin, death, and the devil will no longer hinder us from serving Him with complete devotion. What is the basis for our confession and confidence that we will live forever in His Kingdom?
Friday: Epistle – Colossians 1:13–20
In Holy Baptism a Christian is transferred from the domain of darkness and into kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins (vs. 13-14). According to Luther’s Small Catechism, for what purpose did Christ do all of this? Finish the sentence, “that I may be His own…”
The Order of Meditation and Prayer
The sign of the cross + may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism
Invocation
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Verse of the Week
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,” – 2 Timothy 3:16
Catechism Memory
Old Testament
Genesis 1& 2 Chronicles Jeremiah Nahum
Exodus Ezra Lamentations Habakkuk
Leviticus Nehemiah Ezekiel Zephaniah
Numbers Esther Daniel Haggai
Deuteronomy Job Hosea Zechariah
Joshua Psalms Joel Malachi
Judges Proverbs Amos
Ruth Ecclesiastes Obadiah
1&2 Samuel Song of Solomon Jonah
1 & 2 Kings Isaiah Micah
New Testament
Matthew 1&2 Corinthians 1&2 Timothy 1,2,3 John
Mark Galatians Titus Jude
Luke Ephesians Philemon Revelation
John Philippians Hebrews
Acts Colossians James
Romans 1&2 Thess 1&2 Peter
Bible Reading for the Day (From Upcoming Readings for Sun, Portals of Prayer, or other Daily meditation)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in the God the Father Almighty…
Hymn of the Week
Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor (534)
Family Prayers
For___________________, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Lord’s Prayer