Walking Together in the Word

Devotional guide for the week of June 14-June 19, 2021

Welcome to Walking Together in the Word!

These devotional materials guide you through the Bible readings for the June 20, 2021 Sunday worship service. We pray they are a blessing to you and your family!


Why study God's Word and pray together?


  • Bible study and prayer strengthens faith and brings you closer to God and to one another.
  • Study of readings and hymns for the weekend prepares you for worship.
  • The way parents express and model their faith helps shape young people’s faith lives.
  • God's Word gives life!---new life now and eternal life with Jesus in heaven. (John 20:31)

About this Devotional Study Guide

  • Five Days of devotional material. Catch up or review on the 6th day, worship on Sunday!
  • Bible Readings are the LCMS 3-year lectionary readings for the upcoming Sunday.
  • Talk about It and Dig Deeper guide discussion and meditation on the Bible passages.
  • Kid Talk has questions and activities especially for kids and families.
  • Prayer starters are given--add your own as well! Scroll to the bottom for the Lord's Prayer and Luther's Morning and Evening Prayers.
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Opening and Prayer

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.


Heavenly Father, bless our time together as we study Your Word. Amen.

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Read Mark 4:35-41 from your Bible, or

Click HERE to read the Gospel Reading online.

Devotion on the Gospel

Devotion on Mark 4:35-41

Talk about it

Several of the disciples were seasoned fishermen. Their fear shows that this was no ordinary storm.


  • What does it say about the disciples that, in their fear, they turned Jesus?


After Jesus saved them, Mark says that a new fear struck the disciples.


  • Why did the Lord’s dramatic act in saving them make them so fearful?

Kid Talk

Kid Talk

Read Mark 4:35-41.


Think about a time you were afraid. Who did you go to for help? God gives people to comfort us when we are afraid. Jesus asked His disciples, “Why are so you afraid?” He wanted them to know they didn’t need to fear. He was with them and He would help them. He promises to be with us and help us too!

Kid Talk

Listen and Sing: I Will Not Be Afraid

I Will Not Be Afraid | Roar VBS | Group Publishing

Digging Deeper

Meditate on this section of Scripture, using these prompts:


  • What thoughts come to mind as you read this passage?
  • What is confusing or surprising about this passage?
  • What does this passage teach you about God, His love for you, and His will for your life?

Then pray over the passage, talk about it with a friend or spiritual mentor, and explore further by reading the notes in a study Bible.
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Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8

Closing and Prayer

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all (2 Corinthians 13:14).


Throughout the week, write prayers of praise, thanksgiving, and requests in a prayer journal or on a sheet of paper. Take turns praying when you gather for devotions.
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Opening and Prayer

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.


Heavenly Father, bless our time together as we study Your Word. Amen.

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Read Job 38:1-11 from your Bible, or

Click HERE to read the Old Testament Reading online.

Talk about it

  • God asks Job a lot of questions, and Job has no answers. Why not?


  • What does God want Job to learn, think, or do differently as a result of this encounter?

Watch and Read

Pentecost 4B Job 38:1 11
Kid Talk

Kid Talk

Read Job 38:1-11.


Who formed the earth? Who made the stars? Who created the seas? God did! Job was hurting. Job had lots of questions. God reminded Job to trust in Him, because He is all-powerful, He is in control. What hurts and questions do you have? Take them to God in prayer. He will listen and help you.

Kid Talk

Digging Deeper

Meditate on this section of Scripture, using these prompts:


  • What thoughts come to mind as you read this passage?
  • What is confusing or surprising about this passage?
  • What does this passage teach you about God, His love for you, and His will for your life?

Then pray over the passage, talk about it with a friend or spiritual mentor, and explore further by reading the notes in a study Bible.

Closing and Prayers

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all (2 Corinthians 13:14).


Pray the Lord's Prayer, Luther's Morning or Evening Prayers, and/or add your own prayers.

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Opening and Prayer

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.


Heavenly Father, bless our time together as we study Your Word. Amen.

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Read 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 from your Bible, or

Click HERE to read the Epistle online.

Devotion on the Epistle

Devotion on 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Talk about it

  • Write down the spiritual qualities that sustained Paul during his ministry.


  • How might these qualities sustain us as we face hardships and challenges?
Kid Talk

Kid Talk

Read 2 Corinthians 6:1-13.


Life was not easy for Paul as He shared the Gospel. But that didn’t stop Him from talking about Jesus! What makes it hard for us to talk about Jesus? When we feel discouraged, God’s love and grace encourages us!

Kid Talk

Download a coloring page on the Epistle

Digging Deeper

Meditate on this section of Scripture, using these prompts:


  • What thoughts come to mind as you read this passage?
  • What is confusing or surprising about this passage?
  • What does this passage teach you about God, His love for you, and His will for your life?

Then pray over the passage, talk about it with a friend or spiritual mentor, and explore further by reading the notes in a study Bible.

Closing and Prayer

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all (2 Corinthians 13:14).


Pray the Lord's Prayer, Luther's Morning or Evening Prayers, and/or add your own prayers.

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Opening and Prayer

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.


Heavenly Father, bless our time together as we study Your Word. Amen.

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Read Psalm 124 from your Bible, or

Click HERE to read the Psalm online.

Talk about it

This psalm celebrates the deliverance that God brings to His people.


  • Note what the psalmist says would have happened if the Lord had not “been on our side.”


  • What is the correct and blessed reaction of God’s people to God’s grace and deliverance? (see verses 6, 8)

Listen: Psalm 124

He's On Our Side (Psalm 124) Wendell Kimbrough (feat. Jason Pears)
Kid Talk

Kid Talk

Read Psalm 124.


When you are playing a game, doing something important, or protecting yourself, who do you want on your side? Someone smart, someone strong, someone who cares about you, right?


The writer of Psalm 124 knew that if God had not been on His people's side, they would have been lost. We need God on our side too. Guess what? He is! God loves you, protects you, and guides you.


  • Psalm 124:8 is our memory verse for this week. Make up actions and memorize this verse!

Kid Talk

Digging Deeper

Meditate on this section of Scripture, using these prompts:


  • What thoughts come to mind as you read this passage?
  • What is confusing or surprising about this passage?
  • What does this passage teach you about God, His love for you, and His will for your life?

Then pray over the passage, talk about it with a friend or spiritual mentor, and explore further by reading the notes in a study Bible.

Closing and Prayer

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all (2 Corinthians 13:14).


Pray the Lord's Prayer, Luther's Morning or Evening Prayers, and/or add your own prayers.

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Opening and Prayer

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.


Heavenly Father, bless our time together as we study Your Word. Amen.

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Be Still, My Soul -- LSB 752

Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side;

Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;

Leave to your God to order and provide;

Be still, my soul; your best, your heav’nly Friend

In ev’ry change He faithful will remain.

Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.


Be still, my soul; your God will undertake

To guide the future as He has the past.

Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;

All now mysterious shall be bright at last.

Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know

His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.


Be still, my soul; though dearest friends depart

And all is darkened in this vale of tears;

Then you will better know His love, His heart,

Who comes to soothe your sorrows and your fears.

Be still, my soul; your Jesus can repay

From His own fullness all He takes away.


Be still, my soul; the hour is hast’ning on

When we shall be forever with the Lord,

When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,

Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.

Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past,

All safe and blessèd we shall meet at last.


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Talk about it

  • How does this hymn apply to what’s happening right now in your life, in the life of your community, in the life of the nation, and in the life of the whole world?

Listen and Sing

Be Still, My Soul

Closing and Prayer

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all (2 Corinthians 13:14).


Pray the Lord's Prayer, Luther's Morning or Evening Prayers, and/or add your own prayers.

PRAYERS

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Luther's Morning Prayer

I thank you my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Luther's Evening Prayer

I thank you my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ Your dear Son, that you have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
Chapel of the Cross--Lutheran

Chapel of the Cross--Lutheran

Chapel of the Cross--Lutheran
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