Beginning September 11, Pastor Frank Ruffatto leads the adult Sunday School class through a reading of The Hammer of God by Lutheran pastor and bishop, Bo Giertz.

The Hammer of God is a historical/theological novel that demonstrates the power of God's Word over spiritual deadness, rationalism, pietism, and liberalism.

The title of the book is based on Jeremiah 23:29:

"Is not my word like a fire? Says the Lord. And like a hammer that breaks the rock into pieces?"

Sunday School begins each Sunday morning at 9:30. Class participants can pick up a book from pastor Frank.

We request (but do not require) a donation of $23 to cover the cost of the book and shipping. You may also order your book from Concordia Publishing House or Amazon. A Kindle version is also available for purchase via Amazon.

Reading Schedule:

1. September 11 ~ Introduction & Background
   (Download class notes.)

2. September 18 ~ “The Call” (3-42)

3. September 25 ~ “Awakened by the Law” (43-75)

4. October 2 ~ “Poverty of Spirit and ‘The Light of the Gospel’” (77-110)

5. October 9 ~ “Three Days Before Christmas” (113-127)

6. October 16 ~ “Springtime in March” and “Transfiguration Day” (129-192)

7. October 23 ~ “New Life” (195-235)

8. October 30 ~ “A Heart of Stone” and “A Rock of Salvation” (237-282)

9. November 6 ~ “In the Place of Sinners” (283-332)