Term 3 - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.

To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 23            Romans 1:1-23

July 30             Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 6          Romans 3:1-30

August 13        Romans 4:1-25

August 20        Romans 5:1-21

August 27        WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 3   Romans 6:1-23

September 10   Romans 7:1-25

September 17 Romans 8:1-39

September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21

October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 21                         Romans 1:1-23

July 28                         Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 4                      Romans 3:1-30

August 11                    Romans 4:1-25

August 18                    Romans 5:1-21

August 25                    WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 1               Romans 6:1-23

September 8               Romans 7:1-25

September 15             Romans 8:1-39

September 22              Romans 9:1 – 12:21

September 29             Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

Term 3 - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.

To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 23            Romans 1:1-23

July 30             Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 6          Romans 3:1-30

August 13        Romans 4:1-25

August 20        Romans 5:1-21

August 27        WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 3   Romans 6:1-23

September 10   Romans 7:1-25

September 17 Romans 8:1-39

September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21

October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 21                         Romans 1:1-23

July 28                         Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 4                      Romans 3:1-30

August 11                    Romans 4:1-25

August 18                    Romans 5:1-21

August 25                    WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 1               Romans 6:1-23

September 8               Romans 7:1-25

September 15             Romans 8:1-39

September 22              Romans 9:1 – 12:21

September 29             Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

Term 3 - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.

To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 23            Romans 1:1-23

July 30             Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 6          Romans 3:1-30

August 13        Romans 4:1-25

August 20        Romans 5:1-21

August 27        WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 3   Romans 6:1-23

September 10   Romans 7:1-25

September 17 Romans 8:1-39

September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21

October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

Term 3 Enrolments now open - Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 21                         Romans 1:1-23

July 28                         Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 4                      Romans 3:1-30

August 11                    Romans 4:1-25

August 18                    Romans 5:1-21

August 25                    WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 1               Romans 6:1-23

September 8               Romans 7:1-25

September 15             Romans 8:1-39

September 22              Romans 9:1 – 12:21

September 29             Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

Term 3 - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.

To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 23            Romans 1:1-23

July 30             Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 6          Romans 3:1-30

August 13        Romans 4:1-25

August 20        Romans 5:1-21

August 27        WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 3   Romans 6:1-23

September 10   Romans 7:1-25

September 17 Romans 8:1-39

September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21

October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

Term 3 Enrolments now open - Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 21                         Romans 1:1-23

July 28                         Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 4                      Romans 3:1-30

August 11                    Romans 4:1-25

August 18                    Romans 5:1-21

August 25                    WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 1               Romans 6:1-23

September 8               Romans 7:1-25

September 15             Romans 8:1-39

September 22              Romans 9:1 – 12:21

September 29             Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

Term 3 Enrolments now open - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.

To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 23            Romans 1:1-23

July 30             Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 6          Romans 3:1-30

August 13        Romans 4:1-25

August 20        Romans 5:1-21

August 27        WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 3   Romans 6:1-23

September 10   Romans 7:1-25

September 17 Romans 8:1-39

September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21

October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

Term 3 Enrolments now open - Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 21                         Romans 1:1-23

July 28                         Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 4                      Romans 3:1-30

August 11                    Romans 4:1-25

August 18                    Romans 5:1-21

August 25                    WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 1               Romans 6:1-23

September 8               Romans 7:1-25

September 15             Romans 8:1-39

September 22              Romans 9:1 – 12:21

September 29             Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

Term 3 Enrolments now open - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.

To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 23            Romans 1:1-23

July 30             Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 6          Romans 3:1-30

August 13        Romans 4:1-25

August 20        Romans 5:1-21

August 27        WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 3   Romans 6:1-23

September 10   Romans 7:1-25

September 17 Romans 8:1-39

September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21

October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

Term 3 Enrolments now open - Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 21                         Romans 1:1-23

July 28                         Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 4                      Romans 3:1-30

August 11                    Romans 4:1-25

August 18                    Romans 5:1-21

August 25                    WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 1               Romans 6:1-23

September 8               Romans 7:1-25

September 15             Romans 8:1-39

September 22              Romans 9:1 – 12:21

September 29             Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

Term 3 Enrolments now open - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.

To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 23            Romans 1:1-23

July 30             Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 6          Romans 3:1-30

August 13        Romans 4:1-25

August 20        Romans 5:1-21

August 27        WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 3   Romans 6:1-23

September 10   Romans 7:1-25

September 17 Romans 8:1-39

September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21

October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

Term 3 Enrolments now open - Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity

Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.

All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.

• Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).

• Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).

Required resources

• English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).

• Greek class: Greek New Testament.

Term 3, 2026

Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Program

July 21                         Romans 1:1-23

July 28                         Romans 1:24 – 2:29

August 4                      Romans 3:1-30

August 11                    Romans 4:1-25

August 18                    Romans 5:1-21

August 25                    WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY

September 1               Romans 6:1-23

September 8               Romans 7:1-25

September 15             Romans 8:1-39

September 22              Romans 9:1 – 12:21

September 29             Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17

Fees

$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.

FAQs

Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?

A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.

Q: How long will the sessions be?

A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.

Q: What format will the sessions take?

A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.

For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.

10.30am, Pinnaroo Football Clubrooms at the Pinnaroo Showgrounds, Homburg Terrace, Pinnaroo, South Australia 5304. NOTE: Change of venue for this Sunday.

All welcome to attend the installation of Pastor Bryce Clark as the inaugural pastor of St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Pinnaroo.

• 9.30 am Coffee and tea in place of the regular Bible Study.

• 10:30am Installation service conducted by President Matt Anker

• Following the service there will be a BBQ lunch. Meat provided. Please bring a salad and/or a sweet to share.

• Please wear your LM-A name tags if you have them.

• Greeting to Darren Heintze darrenheintze@bigpond.com

10.30am, St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 110-112 High St, Ararat VIC 3377, Australia, Ararat, VIC, Australia, 3377

LM-A President Pastor Matt Anker will conduct the Rite of Reception welcoming St Paul’s as a member congregation of LM-A.

All welcome to join us for lunch following the service. Please RSVP to indicate your attendance so we can cater.
Greetings and RSVPs to ChrisNoller@lutheranmissionaustralia.org.au

LM-A Synodical Assembly Member Representatives Forum, 3.30pm (ACST), Saturday 20 June on Circle.

A forum for member representatives and those likely to be member representatives by the Synod Assembly to discuss meeting procedures and the Synodical Order.

LM-A Special General Meeting, 2pm (ACST), Saturday 20 June via Teams

A meeting will be held on Teams prior to the Member Representatives Forum to vote on a number of constitutional updates. All details including the agenda, proposed changes and Teams link will be emailed to member representatives one month prior to the meeting.

This Forum will be held on the LM-A Circle platform.

All women interested in forming Faith Groups are encouraged to join us to learn more about LM-A Women of Faith and how to set up Faith Groups.

Please contact womenoffaith@lutheranmissionaustralia.org.au to register your interest.

10.30am, Pentecost Sunday, Sunday 24 May, Barnawartha Soldiers Memorial Hall, Barnawartha VIC.

Bible Study @ 9:30am, Divine Service (w. Installation) @ 10:30am.

People are encouraged to bring their Bibles and Lutheran Hymnal (with Supplement) if they have the; we will have spare hymnals and supplements available.

Please send greetings to our chairman, Phillip Edwards, at: phillipedwa@gmail.com.

10.15am, Sunday 17 May, Moresby Street Hall, 4 Moresby Street Kensington WA

You are welcome to join us for the installation of our inaugural Pastor, Sam Modra, as we welcome him and his family to Perth. The service will be led by LM-A President Pastor Matt Anker and will be followed by a community lunch.

10am, Kingsthorpe War Memorial Hall, 2 Gowrie St, Kingsthorpe, QLD

Installation of Pastor Paul Hannola. Service of the Word. Shared lunch to follow the service. All welcome.

Call Day Services at Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne and Concordia Seminary, St Louis

Corrie Steel and Karl Jacobson, our LM-A seminary students in the US, will both be going on vicarage soon. Their placements will be announced at special services at each seminary.

Call Day services will take place at:

Karl Jacobson - Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL): Tuesday, April 28 at 3 p.m. CST: Assignment of Vicarages and Deaconess Internships https://www.csl.edu/academics/call-day-services/

Corrie Steel - Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW): Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. EST: Vicarage and Deaconess Internship Assignment Service https://ctsfw.regfox.com/2026-call-day

Note the American dates and times. Services can be viewed online at "2026 Call Day at CTSFW" https://ctsfw.regfox.com/2026-call-day and "2026 Call Day at CSL" https://www.csl.edu/academics/call-day-services/.

Please pray for Karl and Corrie and their families as they prepare for this major milestone.

Opening Service, St John Lutheran Mission Jeparit, 10.30am, Sunday April 12, 33 Sands Ave, Jeparit VIC.

Pastor Sam Modra presiding. A shared lunch will follow the service. Greetings to the congregation to be sent to Chairman Wayne Werner at jeparit@lutheranmissionaustralia.org.au

10am, 79 Bookpurnong Terrace, Loxton South Australia.

Concordia Lutheran Church Loxton’s reception into LM-A will occur on March 22 with a service with Holy Communion beginning at 10am. LM-A President pastor matt Anker and Pastor Wally Schiller will lead the service. A fundraising BBQ lunch in aid of Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia will follow the service. People are asked to bring a salad or sweet to share to supplement the BBQ.