Sunday, March 20, 2022

Third Sunday in Lent




THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT, MARCH 20, 2022                      Scripture Reading: Luke 13:1–9

Additional Scriptures: 
Psalm 63:1–8; Isaiah 55:1–9; 1 Corinthians 10:1–13


The Lord is not some monster enthroned in the heavens heaving lightning bolts at naughty children and the dirties of this world –arresting those who get out of line or misbehave. He’s more serious about our sin then we will ever be.  He has devised a plan by which our sin has been dealt with once and for all. To receive the Savior’s gracious favor and to see the Father’s face there is but one word for us to ponder – Repent! As we turn to Christ for clemency we receive His gifts; salvation and life. 
Almighty God, You know that I have no power in myself to help myself: Keep me both outwardly in my body and inwardly in my soul, that I may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ the Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen[2]
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy, be gracious to all who have gone astray from Your ways and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of Your Word; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.[3]


[1] The Crucifixion Schnorr von Carolsfeld woodcuts © WELS for personal and congregational use
[2]Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent,  http://www.liturgies.net/Lent/LentenCollects.htm
[3] Collect for Lent 3, Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis

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