Home Altar for August 30, 2026

Published August 27, 2026

Reflect: Which of Paul’s exhortations in Romans 12:9-21 is most convicting? How does the list describe Jesus’ love?

Share: If I believe Jesus’ cross is so complete a victory for me, why would I need vengeance against my enemies?

Practice: This week, choose one of Paul’s exhortations in Romans 12:9-21 to focus on in prayer and practice each day.

Pray: Jesus, You show me a genuine love that holds fast to my good. Help me to take up my cross and follow You.

Week of Aug 31-Sept 5 • Preparing for Sunday, Sept 6

Monday: Reflect on the service, use Take It Home above.

Tuesday: Read Ezekiel 33:7–9. What does it mean that God appoints Ezekiel as a watchman for Israel?

Wednesday: Read Romans 13:1–10. Why does Paul say love fulfills the law? What does that look like in daily life?

Thursday: Read Matthew 18:1–20. Why does Jesus say we must be like children to enter the kingdom of heaven?

Friday: Read Psalm 32:1–7. How does keeping silent about sin waste us away? What does confession do for the soul?

Saturday: Read Luther’s Small Catechism – The Eighth Commandment (catechism.cph.org)