Circuit Winkel Bible Studies

The Circuit Winkel Bible Studies are electronically published by the LCMS Praesidium and Council of Presidents , these studies are specifically prepared for use by pastors’ circuit meetings to strengthen our ties with one another and to help us grow in the Word of God.

2012-2013 Theme | CALLED TO BE CHRIST’S WITNESSES

Called to perceive by faith and to testify of the unseen works of God amidst the things that are seen.

The purpose of these studies designed to be used in Circuit meetings is to lead Pastors deeper into the Word of God and the Confessions of our Church so that together we are strengthened in our witness for Christ. All of Scripture points to Jesus, crucified and raised from the dead for us. Our Confessions help us keep "Christ – for you!" at the center of our life, our ministry and proclamation.

In each study, we will ask and seek to answer two basic questions:

1. What has God given us to witness, that is to see in the Scriptures about Himself and us?
2. What then is to be the content of our witness, that is, our testimony of these things when we bring, in the Gospel, Christ's healing to broken people, forgiveness for the sinner and life for the dead?

What we see and experience raises questions that can only be answered in the Word of God, answer that are received through faith, not by sight or experience. Read more

The basis for these studies flows from our charge to be -

God's witnesses to the end of the earth ...

So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth" (Acts 1:6-8).

These studies are funded by a grant of $200 from each LMCS district. Questions and comments may be directed to the general editor of the series, Rev. Mark W. Love .

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