First Sunday in Lent
Theme of the Day: A Champion
I recognize my inability to defend myself against spiritual enemies. The world is against me, but I look for ways to imitate it. I try to master my own sinful flesh, but I recognize desires in myself that war against my soul. And when it comes to the devil, I fall into temptation again and again. My impending death proves that I have sinned.
I realize that what I really need is a champion. God the Father realized it too. He sent his Son to be my
Savior. Through the obedience of the Son of God, I have victory over my enemies.
Matthew 4:1-11
Genesis 3:1-15
Romans 5:12-19
Psalm 46A
871 – Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You
863 – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
836 – I Walk in Danger All the Way
842 – Jesus, Still Lead On
556 – All Mankind Fell in Adam’s Fall
Prayer of the Day: Mighty God and Father, our Lord Jesus walked into the wilderness to face the devil’s temptations, but he did not succumb to Satan’s lies or falter in his resolve to save the world from the prison of hell. Bolster our faith by his mighty victory that we may battle against the forces of evil with courage and confidence; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: We do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses; we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.