LCMS Life Ministry – Convention Resolutions: 1941-2019
Based on its national convention resolutions from 1941 to 2019, the LCMS has compiled a compendium document of the Synod’s action on life-related topics.
‘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.
Bible study series for COVID-19
New Bible studies address the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic, reminding the church of God’s Word and promises for difficult times.
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!
Reformation-themed Bible Studies
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations presents a monthly series of Reformation-themed Bible studies to encourage “in-depth examination and study of the ecumenical creeds and Lutheran Confessions.”
Bible Study with Luther: Genesis 17:1-14
The hallmark of the Reformation is justification by faith alone. Luther emphasized this Reformation truth in his lectures on Genesis, particularly regarding the covenant of circumcision.
Bible Study with Luther: Genesis 12
Luther says of the Genesis 12:1, “Therefore this passage is important as proof for the doctrine of grace over against the worth of merits and works, which reason extols so highly.