About this episode

This episode features a daily devotion with readings and a commemoration of C. F. W. Walther, highlighting his contributions to the Lutheran Church.

Readings Psalm 52 Psalm 107 Leviticus 24:1–23 Luke 12:54—13:17 Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration VIII:71-76 Commemoration Today we commemorate C. F. W. Walther, Theologian . Father of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther emigrated from Saxony in Germany with other Lutherans in 1839. Settling in Missouri, he served as pastor of several congregations in St. Louis, founded Concordia Seminary, and was instrumental in the formation of the LCMS in 1847. Walther would serve as president of the Synod from 1847 to 1850 and then again from 1864 to 1878. Walther worked tirelessly to promote Confessional Lutheranism in the US. A prolific writer and speaker, Walther’s works are still widely used today, particularly including his book on the distinction between Law and Gospel.

Topics covered

• Daily Devotion
• Christian Theology
• Lutheran History
• Easter
• Scripture Readings

Keywords

• devotion
• C. F. W. Walther
• Lutheran Church
• Easter
• Scripture
• Christianity
• theology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

Books & works: Formula of Concord

Places: Saxony, Missouri, St. Louis

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