Theme of the Day: Against the Rock of Determination, Shortcuts Are Crushed
Last week we talked about temptation. This week we see what is at the center of every temptation: a promise of a shortcut to glory. Even in a world as sharply divided as ours, there is near universal agreement that the preferred path to glory is the shortest and easiest. To walk the path our Savior puts us on, one on which the cross comes before the crown, puts us out of step with the world. Thankfully, the determination required to walk this path starts with our Savior and not with us. Because of his determination, we are offered a glory far superior to anything the world can offer.
Luke 13:31-35
Jeremiah 26:8-15
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Psalm 42
704 – Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus
817 – Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart
800 – How Firm a Foundation
797 – I Know My Faith Is Founded
951 – Lord, Now You Let Your Servant
797 – I Know My Faith Is Founded
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you see that we have no power to defend ourselves. Guard and keep us both outwardly and inwardly from all adversities that may happen to the body and all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!