DAY 34: March 27, 2021 Saturday of Lent 5- Matthew 7:28-29
And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. – Matthew 7:28-29
The Authority of Jesus
Jesus was not merely a wise teacher but He speaks with the voice of God. Our Lord and Savior addresses us in the Sermon on the Mount. He declares us blessed and calls us to be light of the world because we are enlightened by His Word. [2]
O Lord, in Your goodness You bestow abundant graces on Your elect: Look with favor, we entreat You, upon those who in these Lenten days are being prepared for You Holy Baptism, and grant them the help of Your protection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen [3]
God our Father, you always work to save us, and now we rejoice in the great love you give to your chosen people,. Protect all who are about to become your children, and continue to bless those who are already baptized. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen [4]
Blessed Lord, Your have caused all Holy Scripture to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. [5]
O holy and merciful God, You have taught us the way of Your commandments. We implore You to pour our Your grace into our hearts. Cause it to bear fruit in us that, being ever mindful of our mercies and You Your laws, we may always be directed to Your will and daily increase in love toward You and one another. Enable us to resist all evil and to live a godly life. Help us to follow the example of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and to walk in His steps until we shall possess the kingdom that has been prepared for us in heaven; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. [6]
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[1] Schnorr
Von Carolsfeld woodcuts copyright © WELS permission granted for personal and
congregational use
[2]
Lutheran Study Bible copyright © 2009 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis
[4]
Collect for Saturday of Lent 5 For All the Saints, A Prayer Book For and By the
Church Vol. 1 © 1994 American Publicity Bureau, Delhi, NY
[5] Collect
to receive the Word, Lutheran Service Book copyright © 2006 Concordia
Publishing House, St., Louis
[6]
Collect for obedience to the Word, Lutheran Service Book copyright © 2006
Concordia Publishing House, St,. Louis
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