Oct. 2 Pentecost
20 - Proper 22 Divine Service with Communion
Luke
17:1-10 What faith can do
Oct. 9 Pentecost
21 – Proper 23 Matins
Luke
18:11-19 Who bothers to thank God?
Oct. 16 Pentecost
22 – Proper 24 Divine Service with Communion
Luke 18:1-8 Persistence in Blessing –
Persistence in Prayer
Oct. 23 Pentecost
23 – Proper 25 Divine Service Setting 3 without Communion
Seminarian
Joshua Ralston guest speaker
Oct. 30 Reformation
Observed Special Order of Service with Communion
Romans
3:19-28 How do I get right with God?
In the month of October, we celebrate the
Reformation and focus on the implications that the cross offers to us. What are the blessings and benefits of the
cross of Christ? There are many. Let's
recall what they might be.
There is now forgiveness of sins, life, and
salvation! In Jesus Christ, all sin is forgiven - period! That is the battle cry of the Reformation.
That's what our Lutheran faith is all about. As the catechism so clearly
reminds us, "where there is the forgiveness of sins, there is also life
and salvation." These are the gifts
and blessings which have been offered to us through Jesus Christ through His
innocent suffering and death. Because of a cross and an empty tomb, we are a
free and forgiven people.
What is the reality of this forgiveness, freedom,
and life? "That I might be His own and live before Him in His kingdom and
serve Him in righteousness, innocence and blessedness." Jesus is risen from the dead. When He died, death died. When He died, sin's sting and power died. When
He died, Satan's grip was weakened.
Jesus now lives throughout all eternity to bless me, to guide me, to
forgive me, and to direct my life.
What is my response to all this? "To
thank and praise, to serve and obey Him." The Father has given you these and so many
other precious gifts. My response is to
serve Him all the days of my life. Bask
in His forgiveness. Serve Him with vigor
and virtue. You have been born to be a blessing. Bless God by being a blessing to others!
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