Lutheran school themes can be such a challenge to think of every year! If you are looking for ideas for school themes, here is a comprehensive list as a reference for you.
Old Testament
- Jeremiah 28:10 – What’s Your Plan?
- Psalm 18:2 – Rock Solid
- Psalm 66:5 – God is on the Move
- Deuteronomy 31:8 – Don’t Be Afraid
- Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 – A Time for Everything
- Psalm 119:105 – A Light for My Path
- Psalm 145:13 – Kingdom
- Psalm 145:7 – Celebrate
- Psalm 16:11 – Joy in His Presence
- Psalm 18:2 – The Lord is My Rock
- Psalm 25:4-5 – Teach Us Your Ways, O Lord
- Psalm 27:1 – Let Your Light Shine
- Psalm 36:9 – Fountain of Life
- Psalm 46:10 – Be Still and Know That I am God
- Psalm 5:8 – Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me
- Psalm 78:4 – Proclaiming Christ Today and Tomorrow
- Psalm 86:11 – Walk in Truth
- Psalm 89:15 – Walking in the Light
- Psalm 9:10 – Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
- Isaiah 26:4 – Trust in the Lord
- Isaiah 40:30-31 – Soaring to Greater Heights
- Isaiah 60:1 – Shine
- Jeremiah 20:9 – Hearts on Fire
- Jeremiah 29:11 – Save in His Arms – Now and Forever
- Micah 6:8 – Walk Humbly with Your God
- Nehemiah 8:10 – The Joy of the Lord is my Strength!
- Proverbs 3:23 – Walk Securely
- Proverbs 3:5 – Trust
- Joshua 1:9 – Jesus is My Superhero
- Joshua 24:15 – Serving Our Redeemer
- Ezekiel 36:26 – A New Heart I Will Give You
- 2 Samuel 22:29 – Jesus is the Light
- Proverbs 4:7 – Growing in Wisdom
New Testament
Gospels
- John 15:5 – Growing Together in ChristJohn 14:6 – The Only Way
- John 21:7 – Dive In!
- John 8:12 – Light of Life
- John 9:5 – Light of the World
- Luke 9:57-59 – Follow Me
- Mark 1:17 – Hooked on Jesus
- Mark 10:45 – Make Me a Servant
- Mark 16:15 – I Love to Tell the Story
- Matthew 18:20 – In His Name
- Matthew 20:28 – The Nerve to Serve
- Matthew 28:19 – Tell the Good News about Jesus
- Matthew 4:19 – Our Mission is Fishin’
- Matthew 5:14-16 – Light of the World
- John 8:12 – Walking in the Light
Acts
- Acts 1:8 – God Gives Us a Mission
Paul’s Letters
- Galatians 5:22-23 – Growing in Grace
- Romans 8:27 – Soldiers in Christ
- Colossians 3:15 – Peace Out!
- Romans 12:2 – Transformed
- 2 Timothy 1:6-8 – Bravely Tell the World about Jesus
- Ephesians 3:18-19a – Loved Beyond Measure
- Galatians 3:28-29 – One in the One
- Ephesians 6:10-18 – Suit Up in the Full Armor of God
- 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 – Won by One
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12 – Overflowing
- Philippians 4:13 – Do Something!
- Philippians 4:6 – TGIF Today God is First
- Romans 8:37-39 – More than Conquerors
- Colossians 1:10 – Know, Grow, Sow
- Ephesians 2:10 – We Are God’s Workmanship
- Ephesians 2:22 – Christ is Our Cornerstone
- Ephesians 2:22 – Building Bridges
- Ephesians 3:16-19 – Rooted to Grow
- Ephesians 3:7 – Blessed to Serve
- Ephesians 4:15 – Building to Grow
- Ephesians 4:15-16 – Connected in Christ
- Ephesians 4:3 – Unity
- Ephesians 4:32 – Be Kind
- Ephesians 5:1-2 – Living a Life of Love
- Ephesians 5:8-9 – Children of the Light
- Ephesians 6:10-17 – Stand Firm in the Faith
- Galatians 6:9 – GRIT – God’s Riches in Time
- 1 Corinthians 12:27 – Many Notes…One Song
- 1 Corinthians 15:57 – Won by One
- 1 Corinthians 3:11 – Strong Foundation
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5 – Inspired by Hope
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Pray
- 1 Timothy 4:12 – Youth Rocks
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 – Metamorphosis
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 – Walk by Faith
- Colossians 3:2 – Jesus is Our Treasure
- Philippians 2:15 – Shine Like Stars in the Universe
- Philippians 3:14 – Press On!
- Philippians 4:8-9 – Honoring Christ through Excellence
- Romans 12:10 – Devoted
- Romans 12:11 – Serve the Lord
- Romans 12:16 – Harmony
- Romans 12:17 – Do What is Right
- Romans 12:2 – Different…To Make a Difference
General Letters
- 1 Peter 4:10 – Hearts to Serve
- Hebrews 6:10 – Anchored in Christ
- 1 John 5:7-8 – Witness to Christ
- Hebrews 12:1 – Run with Perseverance
- Hebrews 12:1-2 – Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
- Hebrews 6:18 – HOPE (Heritage, Opportunity, Promise, Excellence)
- 1 John 1:7 – Walking in the Light
- 1 Peter 2:9 – Kids of the Kingdom
- 1 Peter 2:9-10 – Chosen
- 1 Peter 4:11 – Empowered to Serve
- 2 Peter 3:18 – Grow in Grace and Knowledge
- 2 Thessalonians 2:17 – Follow Jesus with Your Whole Heart
- 2 Timothy 1:5 – Fan into Flame
- 3 John 4 – Building Faith…One Child at a Time
Lutheran School Themes
I hope these Christian school themes help you with your planning. They can make your school open house themes really stand out for your families, but more importantly, your students can focus on these verses all year long.
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