Welcome to the 2011 edition of the Christ Lutheran Church Lenten Devotions. Thanks for taking the time to journey through the season of Lent with us.

This year’s devotions follow a catechetical theme. This means we will be examining parts of Luther’s Small Catechism in some detail via Bible verses from which it’s drawn.

On Wednesdays we will focus on the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed, specifically the two phrases the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.

We remain in the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed on Thursdays as we examine passages related to the confession that we believe in the holy Christian Church.

On Fridays we take a step back in the Apostles’ Creed to the Second Article, and we contemplate on the person and work of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Our attention is especially drawn to the fact that He is our atoning sacrifice.

To help us prepare for the Divine Service the following day, on Saturdays we move to the Third Commandment and prayerfully consider that we are to remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.

After a day of rest on Sunday, our journey continues with thoughts on that most overlooked section of the Small Catechism: Confession.

We come full circle as on Tuesdays we once again delve into the wonders of the holy Christian Church and the communion of saints.

Thanks for taking the time to read these devotions written by friends and members of Christ Lutheran Church. I pray this has been a constructive exercise in helping each of us better be able to share the faith God has given to us, for it is our joy and privilege to do so. May these humble contributions help to strengthen and nurture your faith too.

Yours in Christ,

Jon Ehlers, Pastor

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