TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941; WS = Worship Supplement 2000; LSB = Lutheran Service Book, 2006
Date Hymns Reading Comments
Dec 2 TLH 381 (LSB 587) 2 John Remain in the teachings of Christ, both Law and Gospel, lest you become deceived and led away from the truth.
Dec 3 WS 729 (LSB 462) Revelation 1:9-18 Though He is the almighty Son of God, Jesus Christ holds no fear for us—rather He holds the keys of death and the grave!
Dec 4 TLH 528 (LSB 724) Joshua 10:1-14 We do not need to be afraid, because God is with us—our God Who can even make the sun stand still.
Dec 5 WS 731 Revelation 2:8-11 Do not fear any of the things which the devil and the world can throw at you, for in the end you have a crown of life.
Dec 6 TLH 406; (LSB 697) 3 John In this “postcard” to Gaius, we are encouraged to continue to walk in the truth and love the brethren as he was doing.
Dec 7 TLH 409 (LSB 685) Revelation 3:7-13 Stay faithful, holding on to the Word, because there is not much time left. The Lord is coming soon.
Dec 9 TLH 66 (LSB 349) Joshua 23:1-14 Not one word of God’s promises ever fails.
Dec 10 WS 742 (LSB 793) Revelation 4:2-11 Our God is holy and worthy to receive all glory and honor and power.
Dec 11 WS 799 Revelation 5:8-14 Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who sits on the throne, is worthy to receive all glory and honor and power.
Dec 12 TLH 656 (LSB 676) Revelation 7:9-17 In John’s vision of the redeemed, we understand that we too are numbered with those whose sins have been washed away by the blood of the Lamb.
Dec 13 TLH 60 (LSB 345) Revelation 9:13-21 In this vivid vision of destruction, we are reminded of the urgency of repentance and faith. Repent so you will not be caught unprepared for Judgment Day.
Dec 14 WS 732 (LSB 465) Revelation 11:15-17 Our Lord Jesus Christ has defeated the devil and death, and He shall reign forever and ever!
Dec 16 TLH 254; (LSB 521) Revelation 12:7-12 Our accuser, Satan, has been thrown down and defeated by the power of Christ.
Dec 17 WS 713 Revelation 14:1-5 You are numbered with the 144,000, for God’s name has been put on you (think of your Baptism) and you have been redeemed from your sins.
Dec 18 TLH 39 (LSB 790) Revelation 15:1-8 The redeemed sing the mighty power of God. He is holy, and His glory fills all the earth.
Dec 19 TLH 55 (LSB 350) Revelation 18:21-19:5 At the Judgment all that is evil will be utterly cast out and God will be reigning on His holy throne.
Dec 20 WS 712 (LSB 370) Revelation 19:6-10 Let us be glad and rejoice in the Lord, for He has come to save His people and He reigns forever and ever!
Dec 21 TLH 102 (LSB 379) Revelation 19:11-16 Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords—Hallelujah!
Dec 23 TLH 84 Revelation 21:1-21 Heaven will surely be beautiful and glorious, a place with no sin or sorrow. The old things will have been swept away.
Dec 24 WS 710 (LSB 376) Revelation 21:22-22:11 The time is near when Jesus will appear again. He is coming quickly!
Dec 25 TLH 94; (LSB 393) Revelation 22:12-21 Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
Dec 26 TLH 90 (LSB 375) Psalm 44 Jesus Christ has put our enemies to shame and will always rise to help us in times of distress.
Dec 27 TLH 87 (LSB 387) Psalm 45 Jesus our King rules with a scepter of righteousness, and how blessed we are to be His bride, the Church!
Dec 28 TLH 262 (LSB 656) Psalm 46 Jesus is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.
Dec 30 TLH 98 (LSB 384) Psalm 47 Christ has triumphantly taken His place in heaven. Sing praises to Him!
Dec 31 TLH 96 (LSB 897) Psalm 48 God will be with us forever and ever and will be our guide even unto death. What a fitting verse upon which to end the year!