THE LESSONS

• Lesson 1: Jeremiah 31:31-34 The promise of a new covenant.
• Lesson 2: Romans 3:19-28 Justification by grace through faith, not works.
• Gospel: John 8:31-36 Jesus' disciples know the truth which frees.

Hymn Of The Day: A Mighty Fortress

Theme For The Day: Salvation: The Work Of God
Gospel -- God gave Christ to set men free from sin.
Lesson 1 -- God promises a new covenant of forgiveness.
Lesson 2 -- God justifies the sinner by grace through faith.

Several themes can be found in today's lessons: freedom from sin, knowledge of the truth, the grace of God. The predominant theme is salvation as the sole work of God by grace through faith. In the Gospel, God's greatest work is Christ whom to know is to be free. In the First Lesson God comes to offer a new relationship that is …