Day by Day We Magnify You: Daily Readings for the Entire Year

by Marshall D. Johnson

Publisher:

Fortress Press

, 2008

Overview

Explore profound devotions for daily meditation from the writings of Protestantism‘s founder, Martin Luther. Widely known for this theological theses and biblical scholarship, Luther was enormously talented at describing the Christian life in immensely personal and intimate terms. The readings are arranged according to the church year and organized under a central theme for each week, drawing you into the personal experience of faith within the context of every day life. In addition to the devotions for each day of the year, select readings are provided for Thanksgiving, the Feast of the Reformation, and a Day of Penitence. Each daily meditation concludes with a prayer, a biblical verse, or a question to ponder. Discover the riches of Protestant spirituality with these daily readings and teachings from beloved theologian Martin Luther.

Key Features

• Features daily devitions with a central theme for each week
• Utilizes sections from the modern edition of Luther’s Works
• Increases the spiritual depth of every day life while exploring theological themes
• Pinned to the church calendar

Contents

• Advent
• Christmas
• The New Year
• Epiphany
• Lent
• Easter
• Pentecost
• Special Occasions

Top Highlights

“if our lives and works are such that we are loath to” (Page 21)

“Faith justifies but it does not fulfill the law; love does not justify but it fulfills the law; the law demands love and works but does not mention the person; the person feels the law, but love does not feel it at all.” (Page 331)

“God hides his omnipotence, wisdom, power, and strength and makes it appear as though he could do nothing, know nothing, understand nothing, or does not wish to.” (Page 385)

“I forgive you your sin, for in my kingdom no one is without forgiveness of sins. Therefore you too must have forgiveness. My kingdom must not be in disorder.” (Page 351)

“Worldly authority is not ordained in order that the rulers may exploit and abuse their subjects but that they get the best and greatest profit for them.” (Page 303)

Product Details

• Title: Day by Day We Magnify You: Daily Readings for the Entire Year
• Author: Marshall D. Johnson
• Edition: Revised Edition
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Print Publication Date: 2008
• Logos Release Date: 2018
• Pages: 456
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Devotional calendars
• ISBNs: 9780806680149, 0806680148
• Resource ID: LLS:DYDYWMGYRVSDDTN
• Resource Type: Calendar Devotional
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T23:27:04Z

About Marshall D. Johnson

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