Reformation Hymns In the divine services on October 30, we will be singing three songs by Martin Luther. Preview them as a family this week! Click for a pdf and audio: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God; Sanctus (Luther); Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands
Five Solas coloring page
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Children’s books on the Reformation
The Barber Who Wanted to Pray by R. C. Sproul Amazon link Master Peter is a barber well known to all in his village. One day, when Martin Luther the Reformer walks into his shop, the barber musters up the courage to ask the outlawed monk how to pray. R. C. Sproul’s beautifully illustrated story will engage children and help them learn to pray according to the Bible.
Reformation ABCs: The People, Places, and Things of the Reformation from A to Z. by Stephen Nichols and Ned Bustard Amazon link Featuring easy-to-understand storytelling and whimsical illustrations, this accessible and informative book offers kids a fun way to learn about key events, ideas, and people from the Reformation. Written for kids ages three to six, but engaging enough for the whole family.
Martin Luther: A Man Who Changed the World by Paul Maier Amazon link This book teaches children about Luther’s fascinating life, influence, and teaching while encouraging them to see how God uses them in his kingdom today.
Christian Biographies for Young Readers by Simonetta Carr Amazon link Highly recommended: Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, Peter Vermigli, and more
Videos for family viewing
What Was the Reformation All About? YouTube link This 2-minute video provides a quick overview of the unfolding and significance of the Reformation and gives a parallel with our own times.
Luther: The Life and Legacy of the German Reformer, Ligonier Ministries YouTube link
Very well done and comprehensive (long!) but a great way to discover the events God used in Martin Luther’s life that led him to rediscover the gospel of justification by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
Rick Steves’ Luther and the Reformation. YouTube link
Filmed on location in Europe — Rick Steves tells the story of a humble monk who lived a dramatic life. He visits key sites relating to the Reformation (including Erfurt, Wittenberg, and Rome) and explores the complicated political world of 16th-century Europe — from indulgences to iconoclasts, and from the printing press to the Counter-Reformation. (Take some of the theology and his conclusions with a grain of salt, but enjoy the tour of actual sites.)