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

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, Ecclesisastes, Song of Songs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

09/05

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.

09/09

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.

09/11

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.

09/12

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.

09/16

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.

09/18

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.

09/19

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.

09/23

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.

First Mid-Quarter

09/25

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.

09/30

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.

10/02

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."

10/03

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.

10/07

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

10/09

Romans 10:10

It is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

10/10

Psalm 37:5

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him.

10/14

Romans 10:17

Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

10/21

Hebrews 11:1

Faith is being sure what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

10/23

Habakkuk 2:4

The righteous will live by his faith

10/24

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.

End of First Quarter

10/28

John 20:31

These acts of Jesus are written that you may beleive that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.

10/30

2 Timothy 3:15

From infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

10/31

Psalm 102:27

You remain the same, and Your years will never end.

11/04

Psalm 145:9

The Lord is good to all; He has compassion on all He has made.

11/06

Titus 3:5

He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy.

11/07

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.

11/11

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.

11/13

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.

11/14

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.

11/18

ALL of the 1^st Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed

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.

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.

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.

11/25

Galatians 3:26

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

Second Mid-Quarter

11/27

Psalm 91:11-12

He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

11/28

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.

12/02

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,

12/04

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,

12/05

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.

12/09

ALL of the 2^nd Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed

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. 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, 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, 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.

12/11

Luke 2:7

She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

12/12

1 Timothy 1:15

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners - of whom I am the worst.

12/16

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.

12/18

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.

12/19

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.

12/23

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.

01/06

ALL of the 3^rd Article & Meaning of the Apostles’ Creed

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.

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. 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. 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.

01/08

Ephesians 2:8-9

By grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.

01/09

Job 19:25-27

I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see Him with my own eyes.

End of Second Quarter

01/13

John 14:15

If you love Me, you will obey what I command.

01/115

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.

01/16

Introduction & Meaning to the Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven. What does this mean? With these words God tenderly invites us to believe that He is our true Father and that we are His true children, so that with all boldness and confidence we may ask Him as dear children ask their dear father.

01/20

Galatians 3:26

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

01/22

Psalm 124:8

Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

01/23

1^st Petition & Meaning, Part I

Hallowed be Thy name. What does this mean? God’s name is certainly holy in itself, but we pray in this petition that it may be kept holy among us also.

01/27

1^st Petition & Meaning, Part II

How is God’s name kept holy? God’s name is kept holy when the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we, as children of God, also lead lives according to it. Help us to do this, dear Father in heaven! But anyone who teaches or lives contrary to God’s Word profanes the name of God among us. Protect us from this, heavenly Father!

01/28

John 17:17

Sanctify them by truth; Your word is truth.

01/30

Matthew 5:16

Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

02/03

2^nd Petition & Meaning, Part I

Thy kingdom come. What does this mean? The kingdom of God certainly comes by itself without our prayer, but we pray in this petition that it may come to us also.

02/05

2^nd Petition & Meaning, Part II

How does God’s kingdom come? God’s kingdom comes when our heavenly Father gives us His Holy Spirit, so that by His grace we believe His holy Word and lead godly lives here in time and there in eternity.

02/06

Philippians 3:20

Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.

T H I R D M I D – Q U A R T E R

02/10

Isaiah 55:11

My word. . .will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

Third Mid-Quarter

02/12

3^rd Petition & Meaning, Part I

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What does this mean? The good and gracious will of God is done even without our prayer, but we pray in this petition that it may be done among us also.

02/13

3^rd Petition & Meaning, Part II

How is God’s will done? God’s will is done when He breaks and hinders every evil plan and purpose of the devil, the world, and our sinful nature, which do not want us to hallow God’s name or let His kingdom come;

02/17

3^rd Petition & Meaning, Part III

and when He strengthens and keeps us firm in His Word and faith until we die. This is His good and gracious will.

02/19

1 Timothy 2:4

God wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

02/20

1 Peter 5:8

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

02/24

Fourth Petition & Meaning, Part I

Give us this day our daily bread. What does this mean? God certainly gives daily bread to everyone without our prayers, even to all evil people, but we pray in this petition that God would lead us to realize this and to receive our daily bread with thanksgiving.

02/26

Fourth Petition & Meaning, Part II

What is meant by daily bread? Daily bread includes everything that has to do with the support and needs of the body, such as food, drink, clothing, shoes, house, home, land, animals, money, goods,

02/27

Fourth Petition & Meaning, Part III

a devout husband or wife, devout children, devout workers, devout and faithful rulers, good government, good weather, peace, health, self-control, good reputation, good friends, faithful neighbors, and the like.

03/3

Acts 17:28

In Him we live and move and have our being.

03/05

1 Timothy 6:8

If we have food and clothing, we will be content with that

03/06

1 Peter 5:7

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares fro you.

03/10

Matthew 6:33

Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

03/12

Fifth Petition & Meaning, Part I

And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. What does this mean? We pray in this petition that our Father in heaven would not look upon our sins, or deny our prayer because of them. We are neither worthy of the things for which we pray, nor have we deserved them,

03/13

Fifth Petition & Meaning, Part II

but we ask that He would give them all to us by grace, for we daily serve much and surely deserve nothing but punishment. So we too will sincerely forgive and gladly do good to those who sin against us.

End of Third Quarter

03/17

Psalm 130:3-4

If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared.

03/19

Luke 18:13

God, have mercy on me, a sinner

03/24

6^th Petition & Meaning

And lead us not into temptation. What does this mean? God tempts no one. We pray in this petition that God would guard and keep us so that the devil, the world, and our sinful nature may not deceive us or mislead us into false belief, despair, and other great shame or vice. Although we are attacked by these things, we pray that we may finally overcome them and win the victory.

03/26

Proverbs 1:10

My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them

03/27

7^th Petition & Meaning

But deliver us from evil. What does this mean? We pray in this petition, in summary, that our Father in heaven would rescue us from every evil of body and soul, possessions and reputation, and finally when our last hour comes, give us a blessed end, and graciously take us from this valley of sorrow to Himself in heaven.

03/31

2 Thessalonians 3:3

The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.

04/02

Revelation 14:13

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

04/03

Conclusion & Meaning

For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. What does this mean? This means that I should be certain that these petitions are pleasing to our Father in heaven, and are heard by Him; for He Himself has commanded us to pray in this way and has promised to hear us. Amen, amen means "yes, yes, it shall be so."

04/07

Proverbs 15:29

The Lord is far from the wicked but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

04/14

Psalm 103:2-3

Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits - who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.

04/16

1 Timothy 1:17

To the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

04/17

Acts 2:38

Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

Fourth Mid-Quarter

04/21

What is Baptism?

Baptism is not just plain water, but it is the water included in God’s command and combined with God’s Word.

04/23

Which is that Word of God?

Christ our Lord says in the last chapter of Matthew: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."

04/24

What Benefits does Baptism give?

It works forgiveness of sins, rescues from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this, as the words and promises of God declare

04/28

Which are these word and promises of God?

Christ our Lord says in the last chapter of Mark: "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." Mark 16:16

04/30

Acts 22:16

Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away.

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, Ecclesisastes, Song of Songs, 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.

05/112

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.