Thy Strong Word — Prophecy and Fulfillment: Luke 2:1-21 (A Son is Given)

The Rev. Zelwyn Heide joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Luke 2:1–20. 

The Coffee Hour — Commemoration of Daniel the Prophet and the Three Young Men

On December 17, the Church commemorates Daniel the Prophet and the Three Young Men.

Sharper Iron — Yearning for the Day of Christ’s Returning – 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12: The Righteous Judgment of God

Rev. Samuel Wirgau joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12. 

Oratio: Baptized in His Blood

Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings.

Morning Prayer Sermonette: Revelation 5:1-14

Rev. Brady Finnern gives today’s sermonette.

Thy Strong Word — Prophecy and Fulfillment: Isaiah 8:19–9:7 (For to Us a Child is Born)

The Rev. John Shank joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Isaiah 8:19–9:7. 

Sharper Iron — Yearning for the Day of Christ’s Returning – 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28: Wholly Holy

Rev. Matt Ulmer just outside Decatur, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28. 

Oratio: Lord of All Time

Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings.

Morning Prayer Sermonette: Revelation 4:1-11

Rev. Jeremy Swem gives today’s sermonette.

End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Talking about Politics

Politics can be a divisive thing to discuss, but it’s an important part of engaging in our vocations.

100th Anniversary Documentary

On the ‘Lutheran Witness’
The Coffee Hour— “Son of David, Son of God” LW Searching Scripture, December 2025: Isaiah 9 & 11

Rev. Carl Roth talks about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the December 2025 issue of the Lutheran Witness.