Date

Reference

Item to Memorize

09/02

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in Heaven. Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

09/04

Books of the Old Testament, Part I

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges

09/05

Books of the Old Testament, Part II

Ruth, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Ezra Nehemiah, Esther

09/9

Books of the Old Testament, Part III

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon

09/11

Books of the Old Testament, Part IV

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel

09/12

Books of the Old Testament, Part V

Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah

09/16

Books of the Old Testament, Part VI

Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

09/18

Books of the Old Testament, Parts I-II

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Ezra Nehemiah, Esther

09/19

Books of the Old Testament, Parts I-III

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Ezra Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon

09/23

Books of the Old Testament, Parts I-IV

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Ezra Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel

First Mid-Quarter

09/25

Books of the Old Testament, Parts I-VI

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Ezra Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

09/30

John 3:5

No one can enter the kingdom of God unless He is born of water and the Spirit.

10/02

John 17:3

This is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

10/03

John 5:39

These are the Scriptures that testify about Me.

10/07

Psalm 119:73

Give me understanding to learn Your commands.

10/09

Romans 3:20

Through the law we become conscious of sin.

10/10

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

10/14

Books of the New Testament, Part I

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts

10/21

Books of the New Testament, Part II

Romans, 1&2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians

10/23

Books of the New Testament, Part III

1&2 Thessalonians, 1&2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

10/24

Books of the New Testament, Part IV

Hebrews, James, 1&2 Peter, 1&2&3 John, Jude, Revelation

End of First Quarter

10/28

Books of the New Testament, Parts I-II

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1&2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians

10/30

Books of the New Testament, Parts I-III

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1&2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1&2 Thessalonians, 1&2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

10/31

Books of the New Testament, Parts I-IV

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1&2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1&2 Thessalonians, 1&2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1&2 Peter, 1&2&3 John, Jude, Revelation

11/04

Galatians 3:26

You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

11/06

1^st Commandment & Meaning

You shall have no other gods before me. What does this mean? We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.

11/07

Matthew 28:19

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

11/11

Matthew 4:10

Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.

11/13

Matthew 10:28

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both body and soul in hell

11/14

Genesis 17:1

I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless

11/18

Matthew 22:37

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.

11/25

1 John 1:8

If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.

Second Mid-Quarter

11/.27

2^nd Commandment & Meaning

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.

11/28

Matthew 1:21

You are to give him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins

12/02

Psalm 50:15

Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.

12/04

3^rd Commandment & Meaning

Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.

12/05

Matthew 11:28

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

12/09

Matthew 12:8

The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.

12/11

Luke 11:28

Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.

12/12

4^th Commandment & Meaning

Honor your father and mother, so that you may live long on the land. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.

12/16

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father, who gave you life and do not despise your mother when she is old.

12/18

Ephesians 6:2-3

"Honor your father and mother" – which is the first commandment with a promise – "that it may be well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."

12/19

5^th Commandment & Meaning

You shall not murder. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.

12/23

Genesis 9:6

Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made man.

01/06

Proverbs 31:8

Speak up for those who cannot speak up for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

01/08

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

01/09

6^th Commandment & Meaning

You shall not commit adultery. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.

End of Second Quarter

01/13

Genesis 2:24

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.

01/15

Matthew 19:6

They are no longer two but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.

01/16

1 Corinthians 6:18

Flee from sexual immorality.

01/20

Matthew 15:19

Out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.

01/22

7^th Commandment & Meaning

You shall not steal. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not take our neighbors money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help him to improve and protect his possessions and income.

01/23

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously.

1/27

2 Thessalonians 3:10

If a man will not work, he shall not eat.

1/28

8^th Commandment & Meaning

You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or hurt his reputation, but defend him, speak well of him, and explain everything in the kindest way.

1/30

James 4:11

Brothers, do not slander one another.

02/03

1 Peter 4:8

Love covers a multitude of sins.

02/05

9^th Commandment & Meaning

You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not scheme to get our neighbor’s inheritance or house, or get it in a way which only appears right, but help and be of service to him in keeping it.

02/06

1 Timothy 6:6

Godliness with contentment is great gain.

02/10

10^th Commandment & Meaning

You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or his maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not entice or force away our neighbor’s wife, workers, or animals, or turn them against him, but urge them to stay and do their duty.

Third Mid-Quarter

02/12

Philippians 2:4

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

02/13

Psalm 37:4

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.

02/17

Close of the Commandments

What does God say about all these commandments? He says, "I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate Me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments."

02/19

Meaning to the Close of the Commandments

What does this mean? God threatens to punish all who break these commandments. Therefore, we should fear His wrath and not do anything against them. But he promises grace and every blessing to all who keep these commandments. Therefore, we should also love and trust in Him and gladly do what He commands.

02/20

1 Timothy 4:8

Godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

02/24

James 2:10

Whoever keeps the whole law, yet stumbles in one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

02/26

1 John 3:4

Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.

02/27

Psalm 51:5

I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.

03/03

John 3:6

Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the spirit gives birth to spirit.

03/05

Romans 1:16

I am not ashamed of the gospel, but it is the power of God for salvation of everyone who believes.

03/06

Galatians 3:13

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree."

03/10

Psalm 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands

03/12

Hebrews 3:4

Every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.

03/13

Malachi 3:6

I, the Lord, do not change.

End of Third Quarter

03/17

Matthew 19:26

With God all things are possible.

03/19

Psalm 5:4-5

You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; with You the wicked cannot dwell. The arrogant cannot stand in Your presence; You hate all who do wrong.

03/24

Psalm 118:1

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.

03/26

1^st Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, Part I

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. What does this mean? I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them.

03/27

1^st Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, Part II

He also gives me clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and home, wife and children, land, animals, and all I have. He richly and daily provides me with all that I need to support this body and life.

03/31

1^st Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, Part III

He defends me against all danger and guards and protects me from all evil. All this He does only out of fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me. For all this it is my duty to thank and praise, serve and obey Him. This is most certainly true.

04/02

Psalm 31:15

My times are in Your hands.

04/03

2^nd Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, Part I

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

04/07

2^nd Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, Part II

What does this mean? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from all eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord,

04/14

2^nd Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, Part III

who has redeemed me a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death,

04/16

2^nd Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, Part IV

that I may be His own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true.

04/17

John 11:25-26

I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die

Fourth Mid-Quarter

04/21

3^rd Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, Part I

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

04/23

3^rd Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, Part II

What does this mean? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith.

04/24

3^rd Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, Part III

In the same way he calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers.

04/28

3^rd Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, Part IV

On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true.

04/30

Acts 4:12

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.

05/01

ALL of the Old Testament Books of the Bible

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Ezra Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

05/05

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in Heaven. Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

05/07

ALL of the New Testament books of the Bible

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1&2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1&2 Thessalonians, 1&2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1&2 Peter, 1&2&3 John, Jude, Revelation

05/08

Luther’s Morning Prayer

I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that you have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

05/12

Luther’s Evening Prayer

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.