Learn-By-Heart Memorization Schedule and Devotions

Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, Fort Wayne, IN

2023-24
THIRD QUARTER - Year 2

WEEK 1/18 Jan. 4–6 Christmas 1-B

¨ Bible Verse of the Week – Exodus 20:24 (ESV) [Preschool +]

In every place where I cause my name to be remembered I will come to you and bless
you.

Catechism Memory Work – THE LORD'S PRAYER

THE FIRST PETITION
¨ Hallowed be Thy name. [Preschool +]
What does this mean? [Second Grade +]
God’s name is certainly holy in itself. But we pray in this petition
that it may be kept holy among us also.
How is God’s name kept holy? [Third Grade +]
God’s name is kept holy when the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity,
and we, as the children of God, also lead holy 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!

¨ Hymn of the Week – LSB 389 Let All Together Praise Our God
Let all together praise our God Before His glorious throne;
Today He opens heav'n again To give us His own Son,
To give us His own Son.
Psalm Meditation of the Week – Psalm 111
Bible/Catechism Meditations of the Week – Family/School Devotions
Sun. Jesus Presented at the Temple—Luke 2:22–40
Mon. 231. What is prayer? (p. 231)
Tues. 232. How does God initiate prayer? (p. 232)
Wed. 235. How does God answer prayer? (p. 233)
Thur. 236. For whom should we pray? (p. 234)
Fri. 238. How often should we pray? (p. 234)
Sat. Look Ahead to Sunday – THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD – Mark 1:4–11

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 Learn-By-Heart Memorization Schedule and Devotions
Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2023-24

THIRD QUARTER - Year 2

WEEK 2/19 Jan. 7–13 The Baptism of Our Lord

X Baptismal Remembrance – January

¨ Bible Verse of the Week – Romans 14:17 (ESV) [Preschool +]

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness
and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Catechism Memory Work – THE LORD'S PRAYER

THE SECOND PETITION
¨ Thy kingdom come. [Preschool +]
What does this mean? [First Grade +]
The kingdom of God certainly comes by itself without our prayer,
but we pray in this petition that it may come to us also.
How does God's kingdom come? [Second Grade +]
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.

¨ Hymn of the Week – LSB 407 To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord
To Jordan cam the Christ, our Lord, To do His Father's pleasure;
Baptized by John, the Father's Word Was given us to treasure.
This heavenly washing now shall be A cleansing from transgression
And by HIs blood and agony Release from death's oppression.
A new life now awaits us.
Psalm Meditation of the Week – Psalm 29
Bible/Catechism Meditations of the Week – Family/School Devotions
Sun. The Baptism of Jesus— Mark 1:4–11
Mon. The Lord's Prayer – Second Petition - The Central Thought (p. 246)
Tues. 255. What is the kingdom of God for which Jesus teaches us to pray? (p. 247)
Wed. 256. What does it mean that the kingdom of God comes without our prayer? (p. 248)
Thur. 257. What do we ask and seek from our Father in this petition? (p. 249)
Fri. 258. What are the benefits of living under God's gracious rule? (p. 250)
Sat. Look Ahead to Sunday – 2ND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY – John 1:43–51

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 Learn-By-Heart Memorization Schedule and Devotions
Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2023-24

THIRD QUARTER - Year 2

WEEK 3/20 Jan. 14—20 Epiphany 2-B

¨ Bible Verse of the Week – 1 Thessalonians 4:3 (ESV) [Preschool +]

For this is the will of God, your sanctification.

Catechism Memory Work – THE LORD'S PRAYER

THE THIRD PETITION
¨ Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. [Preschool +]
What does this mean? [First Grade +]
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.
How is God's will done? [Second Grade +]
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; and when He strengthens and keeps us firm in His
Word and faith until we die. This is His good and gracious will.

¨ Hymn of the Week – LSB 402 The Only Son from Heaven
The only Son from heaven, Foretold by ancient seers,
By God the Father given, In human form appears.
No sphere His light confirming, No star so brightly shining
As He, our Morning Star.

Psalm Meditation of the Week – Psalm 139:1–10

Bible/Catechism Meditations of the Week – Family/School Devotions

Sun. Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael— John 1:43–51
Mon. The Lord's Prayer – Third Petition - The Central Thought (p. 252)
Tues. 261. What is the will of God? (p. 253)
Wed. 262. What is the specific focus of this petition? (p. 253)
Thur. 263. How does God do this? (p. 254)
Fri. 265. What is God's will for my life (see also questions 266 & 267)? (p. 256)
Sat. Look Ahead to Sunday – 3RD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY – Mark 1:14–20

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 Learn-By-Heart Memorization Schedule and Devotions
Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2023-24

THIRD QUARTER - Year 2

WEEK 4/21 Jan. 21–27 Epiphany 3-B

¨ Bible Verse of the Week – 1 Timothy 5:8 (ESV) [Preschool +]

But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his
household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Catechism Memory Work – THE LORD'S PRAYER

THE FOURTH PETITION
¨ Give us this day our daily bread. [Preschool +]
What does this mean? [First Grade +]
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 receive our daily bread with thanksgiving.
What is meant by daily bread? [Second Grade +]
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,
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.
¨ Hymn of the Week – LSB 839 O Christ, Our True and Only Light
O Christ, our true and only light, Enlighten those who sit in night;
Let those afar now hear Your voice And in Your fold with us rejoice.
Psalm Meditation of the Week – Psalm 62
Bible/Catechism Meditations of the Week – Family/School Devotions
Sun. Jesus Begins His Ministry— Mark 1:14–20
Mon. The Lord's Prayer – Fourth Petition - The Central Thought (p. 258)
Tues. 268. What is the focus of this petition (see also question 269)? (p. 259)
Wed. 270. What do we mean by daily bread (see also question 271? (p. 259)
Thur. 272. For what, then, do we pray in this petition? (p. 260)
Fri. 273. How does God provide our daily bread? (p. 261)
Sat. Look Ahead to Sunday – 4TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY – Mark 1:21–28

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 Learn-By-Heart Memorization Schedule and Devotions
Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2023-24

THIRD QUARTER - Year 2

WEEK 5/22 Jan. 28 – Feb. 3 Epiphany 4-B

¨ Bible Verse of the Week – Romans 3:23–24 (ESV) [Preschool +]

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace
as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

Catechism Memory Work – THE LORD'S PRAYER

THE FIFTH PETITION
¨ And forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us. [Preschool +]
What does this mean? [Second Grade +]
We pray in this petition that our Father in heaven
would not look at 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,
but we ask that He would give them all to us by grace,
for we daily sin much and surely deserve nothing but punishment.
So we too will sincerely forgive and gladly do good to those who sin against us.

¨ Hymn of the Week – LSB 812 Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Sings
Come, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne;
Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one.

Psalm Meditation of the Week – Psalm 111

Bible/Catechism Meditations of the Week – Family/School Devotions

Sun. Jesus Heals a Man with an Unclean Spirit—Mark 1:21–28
Mon. The Lord's Prayer – Fifth Petition - The Central Thought (p. 264)
Tues. 276. What do we ask for in this petition? (p. 264)
Wed. 277. Why do we need to pray for God's forgiveness? (p. 265)
Thur. 278. Why is forgiveness important for my own life in Christ? (p. 266)
Fri. 279. Does our forgiveness from God depend upon our ability to forgive ...? (p. 267)
Sat. Look Ahead to Sunday – 5TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY – Mark 1:29–39

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 Learn-By-Heart Memorization Schedule and Devotions
Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2023-24

THIRD QUARTER - Year 2

WEEK 6/23 Feb. 4–10 Epiphany 5-B

¨ Bible Verse of the Week – James 1:2–3 (ESV) [Preschool +]

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know
that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.

Catechism Memory Work – THE LORD'S PRAYER

THE SIXTH PETITION
¨ And lead us not into temptation. [Preschool +]
What does this mean? [Second Grade +]
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 and vice.
Although we are attacked by these things,
we pray that we may finally overcome them and win the victory.

¨ Hymn of the Week – LSB 398 Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Hail to the Lord's anointed, Great David's greater Son!
Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free,
To take away transgression And rule in equity.

Psalm Meditation of the Week – Psalm 147:1–11

Bible/Catechism Meditations of the Week – Family/School Devotions

Sun. Jesus Heals Many and Preaches in Galilee—Mark 1:29–39
Mon. The Lord's Prayer – Sixth Petition - The Central Thought (p. 269)
Tues. 281. What is the focus of this particular petition? (p. 269)
Wed. 282. What do we ask God to do for us when we pray this petition? (p. 270)
Thur. 283. How does God help us to resist those threats? (p. 271)
Fri. 284. Does God ever tempt us? (p. 272)
Sat. Look Ahead to Sunday – THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD – Mark 9:2–9

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 Learn-By-Heart Memorization Schedule and Devotions
Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2023-24

THIRD QUARTER - Year 2

WEEK 7/24 Feb. 11–17 The Transfiguration of Our Lord

X Baptismal Remembrance – February

¨ Bible Verse of the Week – Psalm 121:7–8 (ESV) [Preschool +]

The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep
your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.

Catechism Memory Work – THE LORD'S PRAYER

THE SEVENTH PETITION
¨ But deliver us from evil. [Preschool +]
What does this mean? [Second Grade +]
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.

¨ Hymn of the Week – LSB 413 O Wonderous Type! O Vision Fair

O wondrous type! O vision fair Of glory that the Church may share,
Which Christ upon the mountain shows, Where brighter than the sun He glows!

Psalm Meditation of the Week – Psalm 50:1–6

Bible/Catechism Meditations of the Week – Family/School Devotions

Sun. The Transfiguration of Our Lord—Mark 9:2–9
Mon. The Lord's Prayer – Seventh Petition - The Central Thought (p. 274)
Tues. 285. How does the Seventh Petition relate to the previous petitions (see also question
286? (p. 274)
Wed. 287. What kind of a being is Satan? (p. 276)
Thur. 288. Why does Satan concern himself with us? (p. 277)
Fri. 289. Where do we find our hope in the battle against Satan? (p. 277)
Sat. Look Ahead to Sunday – 1ST SUNDAY IN LENT – Mark 1:9–15

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 Learn-By-Heart Memorization Schedule and Devotions
Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2023-24

THIRD QUARTER - Year 2

WEEK 8/25 Feb. 18–24 Lent 1-B

¨ Bible Verse of the Week – 1 Timothy 1:17 (ESV) [Preschool +]
To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever
and ever. Amen.

Catechism Memory Work – THE LORD'S PRAYER

CONCLUSION
¨ For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever.
Amen. [Preschool +]
What does this mean? [Third Grade +]
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.”

¨ Hymn of the Week – LSB 424 O Christ, You walked the Road
O Christ, You walked the road Our wand'ring feet must go.
You faced with us temptation's pow'r And fought our ancient foe.
Psalm Meditation of the Week – Psalm 25:1–10
Bible/Catechism Meditations of the Week – Family/School Devotions
Sun. The Temptation of Jesus—Mark 1:9–15
Mon. The Lord's Prayer – Conclusion - The Central Thought (p. 279)
Tues. 290. Why did the Early Church include these words at the end of the Lord's Prayer?
(p. 243)
Wed. 291. Why do we end the Lord's Prayer with the word amen? (p. 280)
Thur. 292. Why does the catechism include Baptism, Confession and the Office of the Keys,
and the Sacrament of the Altar? (p. 281)
Fri. 293. What is a sacrament (see also questions 294 thru 296)? (p. 282)
Sat. Look Ahead to Sunday – 2ND SUNDAY IN LENT – Mark 8:27–38

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 Learn-By-Heart Memorization Schedule and Devotions
Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2023-24

THIRD QUARTER - Year 2

WEEK 9/26 Feb. 25 – Mar. 2 Lent 2-B

¨ Bible Verse of the Week – Galatians 3:26–27 (ESV) [Preschool +]

For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were
baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Catechism Memory Work – THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM

FIRST
¨ What is Baptism? [Third Grade +]
Baptism is not just plain water, but it is the water included in God’s command
and combined with God’s Word.
¨ Which is that Word of God? [First Grade +]
Christ our Lord says in the last chapter of Matthew:
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them [Kindergarten +]
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19

¨ Hymn of the Week – LSB 708 Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart
Lord, Thee I love with all my heart; I pray Thee, ne'er from me depart,
With tender mercy cheer me.
Earth has no pleasure I would share. Yea, heav'n itself were void and bare
If Thou, Lord were not near me.
And should my heart for sorrow break, My trust in Thee can nothing shake.
Thou art the portion I have sought; Thy precious blood my soul has bought.
Lord Jesus Christ, my God and Lord, my God and Lord,
Forsake me not! I trust Thy Word.

Psalm Meditation of the Week – Psalm 22:23–31

Bible/Catechism Meditations of the Week – Family/School Devotions

Sun. The Confession of Peter and His Rebuke—Mark 8:27–38
Mon. The Nature of Baptism - The Central Thought (p. 285)
Tues. 297. What does the word baptize mean (see also question 298)? (p. 286)
Wed. 299. Who instituted Holy Baptism (see also question 300)? (p. 286)
Thur. 303. Why should babies also be baptized? (p. 288)
Fri. 305. What is the connection between Baptism and teaching (see also question 307)?
(p. 290)
Sat. Look Ahead to Sunday – 3RD SUNDAY IN LENT – John 2:13–22

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 Learn-By-Heart Memorization Schedule and Devotions
Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2023-24

THIRD QUARTER - Year 2

WEEK 10/27 Mar. 3–9 Lent 3-B

¨ Bible Verse of the Week – 1 Peter 3:21 (ESV) [Preschool +]

Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the
body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus
Christ.

Catechism Memory Work – THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM

SECOND
¨ What benefits does Baptism give? [Third Grade +]
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.
¨ Which are these words and promises of God? [Second Grade +]
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

¨ Hymn of the Week – LSB 645 Built on the Rock

Built on the Rock the Church shall stand Even when steeples are falling.
Crumbled have spires in every land; Bells still are chiming and calling,
Calling the young and old to rest, But above all the souls distressed,
Longing for rest everlasting.

Psalm Meditation of the Week – Psalm 19

Bible/Catechism Meditations of the Week – Family/School Devotions

Sun. Jesus Cleanses the Temple—John 2:13–22
Mon. The Blessings of Baptism - The Central Thought (p. 292)
Tues. 308. What great things does God do through Baptism? (p. 292)
Wed. 309. If Christ has already won full forgiveness and salvation for us, why do we need
Baptism (see also question 310)? (p. 294)
Thur. 311. Where are the blessings of Baptism received (see also question 312)? (p. 294)
Fri. 313. Is it possible for a baptized person to fall from faith and be eternally lost (see
also question 314)? (p. 295)
Sat. Look Ahead to Sunday – 4TH SUNDAY IN LENT – John 3:14–21

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 Learn-By-Heart Memorization Schedule and Devotions
Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
2023-24

THIRD QUARTER - Year 2

WEEK 11/28 Mar. 10–16 Lent 4-B

X Baptismal Remembrance – March

¨ Bible Verse of the Week – Ephesians 4:5 (ESV) [Preschool +]

One Lord, one faith, one baptism.

Catechism Memory Work – THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM

THIRD
¨ How can water do such great things? [Third Grade +]
Certainly not just water, but the word of God in and with the water does these things,
along with the faith which trusts this word of God in the water.
For without God’s word the water is plain water and no Baptism.
But with the word of God it is a baptism, that is, a life-giving water, rich in grace,
and a washing of the new birth in the Holy Spirit,
as St. Paul says in Titus, chapter three:
He saved us through the washing of rebirth [Kindergarten +]
and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
whom He poured out on us generously [First Grade +]
through Jesus Christ our Savior,
so that, having been justified by His grace, [Second Grade +]
we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
This is a trustworthy saying. Titus 3:5-8

¨ Hymn of the Week – LSB 571 God Loved the World So That He Gave
God loved the world so that He gave His only Son the lost to save;
That all who would in Him believe Should everlasting life receive.

Psalm Meditation of the Week – Psalm 107:1–9

Bible/Catechism Meditations of the Week – Family/School Devotions

Sun. For God So Loved the World—John 3:14–21
Mon. The Power of Baptism - The Central Thought (p. 297)
Tues. 315. We see only water in Baptism. How does water work the forgiveness of sins,
rescue from death and the devil, and give eternal salvation? (p. 298)
Wed. 316. Why is Baptism called "the washing of rebirth and renewal of the Holy Spirit"?
(p. 298)
Thur. 317. Is a Christian's faith in Baptism or in Jesus? (p. 299)
Fri. 318. Are we to seek a "baptism with the Holy Spirit" in addition to Holy Baptism?
(p. 299)
Sat. Look Ahead to Sunday – 5TH SUNDAY IN LENT – Mark 10:35–45
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