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Sunday, September 22, 2024

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

9:00 am Worship

God’s Word

Jeremiah 11:18-20 I had been like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter.

Psalm 54 “God is my helper.”

James 3:13:4:10 A friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.

Mark 9:30-37 If anyone wants to be first he must be the very last.

Collect of the Day

O God, whose strength is made perfect in weakness, grant us humility and childlike faith that we may please You in both will and deed; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Theme

The need for humility and meekness is prevalent throughout Holy Scripture. Prophecies point to Christ Jesus, who would be slaughtered and killed by men unjustly. And yet, Christ humbled Himself for this purpose. True wisdom from God is couched in complete humility, conveying, above all else, peace. This peace from God lays waste warring passions and quarrelsome ways fueled by jealousy and ambition. Only those who are unequivocally the humble servants of all will be first.

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Martin Luther’s Morning Prayer

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.