Theme of the Day: Against the Rock of Grace, Condemnation Is Crushed
People often look to the judgment of experts. The opinion of experts can greatly influence the general population. That poses a problem when it comes to Christ. The world’s experts and culturally elite generally see little value in Christ and his Word. Thankfully, Christ tells us to expect this. He also reminds us that when it comes to judgments about him and his kingdom, only one opinion matters. God the Father would render the final verdict about Christ and his work when he raised his Son from the dead. This week, we learn to evaluate the world’s experts properly. They might see heaven’s greatest treasure as trash. Fine. That treasure remains ours for the taking!
Luke 20:9-19
Isaiah 43:16-21
Philippians 3:4b-14
Psalm 73
517 – Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
571 – O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth
920 – Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
861 – Lord Jesus Christ, the Church’s Head
951 – Lord, Now You Let Your Servant
914 – Christ Is Our Cornerstone
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, by your great goodness, mercifully look upon your people that we may be governed and preserved evermore in body and 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: The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.