Confident.Faith
Gottes Wort und Luthers Lehr', vergehet nun und nimmermehr.
Daily Devotion for 10 October 2026 (20th Saturday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 106 Deuteronomy 9:1–22 Matthew 11:1–19 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XVI:61–65, XVII:66Lutheran Lectionary for 11 October 2026 (20th Sunday after Pentecost)
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Isaiah 25:1–9 Psalm 22 (MT 23) Philippians 4:4–13 Matthew 22:1–14Daily Devotion for 09 October 2026 (20th Friday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 103 Deuteronomy 8:1–20 Matthew 10:24–42 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XVI:53–60Commemoration
Today we commemorate Abraham. Selected from among the nations and called by God to become the father of a great nation, Abraham left his home and all that he had ever known, at the age of seventy-five, and moved to the land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and to his descendants (a promise fulfilled under the reign of Israel’s monarchs). At the age of one hundred, Abraham had Isaac with his wife Sarah — a miraculous birth according to the promise from God. Demons...
Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-182
Isaiah 14–19
War and Destruction and Restoration Are Prophesied; Prophecy against Moab; Prophecy against Damascus
Daily Devotion for 08 October 2026 (20th Thursday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 126 Psalm 141 Deuteronomy 7:1–26 Matthew 10:1–23 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XV:45–52Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-181
Isaiah 09–13
Destruction of Jerusalem Prophesied; Judgement Day Prophesied; the Restoration of All Things Prophesied
Daily Devotion for 07 October 2026 (20th Wednesday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 121 Psalm 131 Deuteronomy 6:10–25 Matthew 9:18–38 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XV:31–44Commemoration
Today we commemorate Heinrich Melchior Mühlenberg, Pastor. Born in Einbeck, Germany, in 1711, Mühlenberg moved to the American colonies in 1742. Helping to found many Lutheran congregations through tireless travel, Mühlenberg would become the guiding force behind the formation of the first Lutheran Synod in North America — the Ministerium of Pennsylvania. Remembered as a church leader, liturgist, and pastor, when Mühlenberg died in 1787, he left behind not only a large extended family, but also a lasting heritage: American Lutheranism.
Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-180
Isaiah 03–08
Destruction of Jerusalem Prophesied; Further Destruction Prophesied
Daily Devotion for 06 October 2026 (20th Tuesday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 91 Psalm 97 Deuteronomy 5:22—6:9 Matthew 9:1–17 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XV:22–30Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-179
Malachi 01 — Isaiah 02
God Condemns Israel for Their Faithlessness; God Condemns the Priests for Their Faithlessness; the Day of Judgement Is Prophesied; Israel’s Faithlessness Condemned
Daily Devotion for 05 October 2026 (20th Monday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 86 Deuteronomy 5:1–21 Matthew 8:18–34 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XV:13–21Daily Devotion for 04 October 2026 (19th Sunday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 80 Deuteronomy 4:21–40 Matthew 8:1–17 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XV:1–12Daily Devotion for 03 October 2026 (19th Saturday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 119:9–16 Psalm 125 Deuteronomy 4:1–20 Matthew 7:13–29 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIV:24–28Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-178
Zechariah 09–14
Prophecies against Wicked Nations; God Promises Restoration; the Christ Is Prophesied; Prophecies about the End Times
Lutheran Lectionary for 04 October 2026 (19th Sunday after Pentecost)
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Isaiah 5:1–7 Psalm 79:7–19 (MT 80:7–19) Philippians 3:4b–14 Matthew 21:33–46Daily Devotion for 02 October 2026 (19th Friday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 3 Psalm 2 Deuteronomy 3:1–29 Matthew 7:1–12 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIII:14–23Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-177
Zechariah 01–08
Blessings for Obedience Are Prophesied; Curses for Disobedience Are Prophesied; the End Times Are Prophesied
Daily Devotion for 01 October 2026 (19th Thursday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 130 Psalm 51 Deuteronomy 2:16–37 Matthew 6:16–34 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIII:1–13Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-176
Habakkuk 03 — Haggai 02
The Final Judgement Prophesied; God Commands That the Temple Be Rebuilt
Daily Devotion for 30 September 2026 (19th Wednesday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 119:161–168 Psalm 63 Deuteronomy 1:37—2:15 Matthew 6:1–15 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:77–81Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-175
Joel 03 — Habakkuk 02
Jonah Prophesies in Nineveh; Nineveh Repents; God Does Not Destroy Nineveh; Jonah Sulks; Nahum Prophesies against Nineveh
Daily Devotion for 29 September 2026 (19th Tuesday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 19 Psalm 34 Deuteronomy 1:19–36 Matthew 5:21–48 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:67–76Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-174
Joel 02 — Jonah 02
The Day of the Lord Is Prophesied; the People are Called to Repentance; a Final Restoration Is Promised; Punishment of the Wicked Is Prophesied; Jonah Flees from God; Jonah Is Thrown Overboard
Daily Devotion for 28 September 2026 (19th Monday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 145 Deuteronomy 1:1–18 Matthew 5:1–20 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:58–66Daily Devotion for 27 September 2026 (18th Sunday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 91 Malachi 3:6—4:6 Matthew 4:12–25 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:51–57Daily Devotion for 26 September 2026 (18th Saturday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 16 Psalm 32 Malachi 2:1—3:5 Matthew 4:1–11 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:43–50Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-173
Micah 04 — Joel 01
God Threatens Punishments for Sin; God Promises a Future Paradise
Lutheran Lectionary for 27 September 2026 (18th Sunday after Pentecost)
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Ezekiel 18:1–32 Psalm 24:1–10 (MT 25:1–10) Philippians 2:1–4 (5–13) 14–18 Matthew 21:23–27 (28–32)Daily Devotion for 25 September 2026 (18th Friday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 51 Psalm 12 Malachi 1:1–14 Matthew 3:1–17 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:34–42Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-172
Amos 07 — Micah 03
God Condemns Israel’s Idolatry and Promises Destruction; God Promises a Future Paradise; False Prophets Condemned
Daily Devotion for 24 September 2026 (18th Thursday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 123 Psalm 99 Nehemiah 9:22–38 1 Timothy 6:3–21 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:25–33Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-171
Amos 01–06
God Condemns the Nations for Their Wickedness
Daily Devotion for 23 September 2026 (18th Wednesday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 51 Psalm 12 Nehemiah 9:1–21 1 Timothy 5:17—6:2 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:16–24Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-170
Hosea 08–14
God Announces His Righteous Judgement against Israel and Judah; God Promises a Future Restoration — the Church and the Eschaton
Daily Devotion for 22 September 2026 (18th Tuesday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 133 Psalm 119:97–104 Nehemiah 7:1–4; 8:1–18 1 Timothy 5:1–16 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIB:1–14Commemoration
Today we commemorate Jonah. Called by God to preach in Nineveh, capital of Assyria, Jonah initially refused his call and attempted to flee. Whereas all are familiar with the story of Jonah and the whale, the Book of Jonah focuses more on God’s mercy, patience, and compassion. Christ Himself uses the story of Jonah and the whale in describing His own death, burial, and resurrection.
Through the Bible in a Year — 2026-169
Hosea 1–7
God Commands Hosea to Marry a Prostitute; God Says That He Will Destroy Israel; God Speaks of the Eschaton
Daily Devotion for 21 September 2026 (18th Monday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 55 Psalm 119:89–96 Nehemiah 5:1–16; 6:1–16 1 Timothy 4:1–16 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIa:83–97Festival
Today we celebrate the Festival of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. An author of one of the four Gospels, Matthew was called to follow Jesus, and, in doing so, left behind a lucrative occupation as tax collector. Church tradition is uncertain as to the specifics of Matthew’s death.
Daily Devotion for 20 September 2026 (17th Sunday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 46 Psalm 54 Nehemiah 4:7–23 1 Timothy 3:1–16 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIa:68–82Daily Devotion for 19 September 2026 (16th Saturday after Pentecost)
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Psalm 136 Nehemiah 2:11–20; 4:1–6 1 Timothy 2:1–15 Apology of the Augsburg Confession XIIa:59–67Lutheran Lectionary for 20 September 2026 (17th Sunday after Pentecost)
