These are notes for the historic 1-year lectionary from Luther’s Explanatory Notes on the Gospels, compiled from his works by Rev E. Mueller, pastor in Guetersloh, Germany.
Translated by Rev. P. Anstadt, D.D., 1899
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- First Sunday in Advent – Jesus, our Coming King
- Second Sunday in Advent – Watchfulness
- St. Nicholas of Myra (December 6)
- Third Sunday in Advent – Forerunners of Christ
- Fourth Sunday in Advent – Rejoice!
- St. Thomas the Apostle (December 21)
- Christmas Eve’ – Nativity of Our Lord
- Christmas Day 1 – Nativity of Our Lord
- Christmas Day 2 – Nativity of Our Lord
- St. Stephen the Martyr (December 26)
- St John the Apostle (December 27)
- First Sunday After Christmas – The Presentation of Christ
- Holy Innocents (December 28)
- Circumcision (January 1)
- Second Sunday After Christmas – God’s Protection: Fleeing to Egypt
- Epiphany (January 6) – Jesus, Savior of Gentiles: The Wise Men
- Epiphany 1 – Youth: The Boy Jesus in the Temple
- Epiphany 2 – Marriage & Family: Wedding in Cana
- Epiphany 3 — Missions: Jesus heals a Leper and a Servant
- Epiphany 4 — Trust: Jesus Calms the Storm
- Epiphany 5 — The Church Militant: Tares Among the Wheat
- The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord (February 2)
- Baptism of our Lord, Jesus
- Transfiguration
- Septuagesima — By Grace Alone: Laborers in the Vineyard
- Sexagesima — Word of God: Sower and the Seed
- Quinquagesima — Faith Alone: Up to Jerusalem
- St. Matthias the Apostle February 24
- Third Sunday in Lent: Oculi – Triumph over Satan: Jesus Casts Out A Demon
- Fourth Sunday in Lent: Laetare – Bread of Life: Jesus Feeds Five Thousand
- Fifth Sunday in Lent: Judica – Jesus, Son of Abraham: Our High Priest
- Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday – Jesus, our King, Enters Jerusalem
- Trinity 1 -Dives and Lazarus
- Trinity 2 -Invitation: The Great Supper
- Trinity 3 -The Lost Sheep
- Nativity of John the Baptist (June 24)
- Trinity 4 -Christian Unity and Peace
- Sts. Peter and Paul the Apostles (June 29)
- Visitation (July 2)
- Trinity 5 -Discipleship
- Trinity 6 -Sin and Righteousness
- Trinity 7 -Providence
- St. Mary Magdalene (July 22)
- Trinity 8 -Beware of False Prophets
- Trinity 9 -Stewardship
- Trinity 10 -Renewed Obedience
- Trinity 11 -Humility
- Trinity 12 – Healing
- St. Bartholomew’s Day (August 24)
- Trinity 13 -Charity
- Trinity 14 -Thanksgiving
- Trinity 15 – Contentment
- Trinity 16 – Death and Burial
- St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (September 21)
- Trinity 17 – Christian Freedom
- Trinity 18 – Law and Gospel
- St. Michael and All Angels (Sept. 29)
- Michaelmas 1 (Trinity 19) – Absolution
- Michaelmas 2 (Trinity 20) – Confirmation
- St. Luke the Evangelist (Oct. 18)
- Michaelmas 3 (Trinity 21) – Spiritual Armor
- St. James the Elder (Oct. 23)
- Michaelmas 4 (Trinity 22) – Forgive as Forgiven
- Michaelmas 5 (Trinity 23) – Citizenship
- Michaelmas 6 (Trinity 24) – Death, A Sleep
- Sts. Simon and Jude Apostles (Oct. 28)
- Reformation (October 31)
- All Saints’ Day -Saints and Martyrs (November 1)
- Third Last Sunday (Trinity 25) – End Times
- Second Last Sunday (Trinity 26), Martinmas – Last Judgment
- Last Sunday (Trinity 27) – Eternal Life
- St. Andrew the Apostle (Nov. 30th)