2026-01-13 The Work of Christ Jesus – Priest
Work of Christ Not by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:12 If anyone sins, we…
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Our Lord Jesus Christ speaks this invitation to those who are burdened by sin, guilt, and the stresses of this fallen world. Jesus has taken up the cross for you and calls you to follow, so that you might learn from Him. His gentle, lowly way reveals that God’s purposes are not to burden or trouble you, but to give you rest for your soul. Each day He says, “Come to me.”
Daily Rest is a daily devotion book inviting readers to come to Jesus, learn of His gentle and lowly ways, and find rest for their soul. Daily Rest is published quarterly by the Church of the Lutheran Confession with devotions supplied by a volunteer staff of CLC pastors and teachers.

True Love—Illustrations in Ruth She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. I went out full, and the LORD has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi, since the LORD has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me?” So Naomi returned, and Ruth the…
Work of Christ Not by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:12 If anyone sins, we…
Work of Christ And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom. Matthew 4:23 On Sunday morning, you’re sitting in the pew, listening to the pastor preach his…
1. Make a list of ways in which Jesus exhibited humility during His life. Challenge yourself to think of at least ten. 2. In the verse immediately preceding this section describing Christ’s humility, verse 5…
Philippians Christ Humility Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth…
Philippians Christ Humility He humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Philippians 2:8 (EHV) When the Son of God humbled Himself and took on human nature, He subjected…
Philippians Christ Humility But he emptied himself by taking the nature of a servant. When he was born in human likeness, and his appearance was like that of any other man, Philippians 2:7 (EHV) Yesterday…
Philippians Christ Humility Though he was by nature God, he did not consider equality with God as a prize to be displayed, but he emptied himself by taking the nature of a servant. Philippians 2:6-7a…
Philippians Christ Humility Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility consider one another better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 (EHV) Humility is generally considered to be a virtuous thing. But what…
1. Read 1 Samuel 8. Why was Samuel displeased when Israel sought a king? Why was the Lord displeased? What do you think would have pleased the Lord? 2. Read 1 Samuel 12. Please note…