‘Short Studies on Tough Topics’ Devotionals
This series of short devotionals is intended to assist parents or youth group leaders with leading discussions about difficult topics. The studies are intended for teens and adults.
‘Christian Character and Calling’ Bible Studies
This series of Bible studies encourages teens to ponder Scripture as they discuss topics related to Christian living and God’s calling for them in their daily lives.
‘Digging Deeper’ Bible Studies
This series of Bible studies provide an in-depth guide for parents to study with youth and dive deeper into important faith topics.
Stewardship Basics Bible Study
An in-depth, 8-week Bible study to introduce stewardship to a congregation.
CTCR Library — Bible Studies and Discussion Guides
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations has compiled Bible study materials and presentation slides for pastors to use in guiding congregations through God’s Word while examining various church and societal matters.
Spanish resources to use during crisis situations
Recursos para brindar el consuelo y la paz de Dios durante una crisis.
‘Lifemark’ Resources
Find resources for the movie “Lifemark,” which tells the true story of a young man’s journey to discover the details of his adoption.
LCMS Life Ministry – Bible studies on 1 John 3
As a part of the Million Dollar Life Match initiative, LCMS Life Ministry is pleased to offer a series of Bible studies written by LCMS pastors who are engaged in local life ministry efforts.
LCMS Life Ministry – Bible study: ‘Gospel Relief for the Despairing: Speaking Christian Comfort to the Depressed and the Suicidal’
“Gospel Relief for the Despairing: Speaking Christian Comfort to the Depressed and the Suicidal” — that may benefit pastors as they meet with the despairing Christian.
Hymn of the Day studies – ‘The Word in Song’
LCMS Worship provides Hymn of the Day studies for the Lutheran Service Book to use with the Three-Year Lectionary and One-Year Lectionary.
Life Sunday – ‘Worship Resources for Life Ministry’
Worship resources are available to help plan your congregation’s observance of the Sanctity of Human Life.
CTCR Bible study — ‘Immigrants Among Us: A Lutheran Framework for Addressing Immigration Issues’
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) has prepared a Bible study titled “Immigrants Among Us: A Lutheran Framework for Addressing Immigration Issues” to complement a 2012 CTCR report of the same name.
CTCR Bible studies on Justification
To help individuals and congregations commemorate the Reformation, the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) developed prepared Bible studies on the doctrine of justification.
Bible Study with Luther: Genesis 17:15-27
In his lectures on Genesis, Luther marvelously describes the nature of faith and believing. Abraham was justified by faith (Rom. 4:1-6). He believed the extraordinary promises of the Lord and the Lord counted it to him as righteousness (Gen. 15:6). The same is true for you.
Bible Study: It’s Still All About Jesus
This one-session Bible study helps participants see the whole Reformation as a quest for pure Gospel (“Christ saves”) preaching. Download and distribute for Sunday morning Bible class or a home study!