Genuine repentance and pretentious piety stand in stark contrast in the gospel and all around us. All creation stands in need of God’s forgiveness. Keep the faith. God’s people—“all who have longed for his appearing”—shall be accounted righteous for Jesus’ sake. Our God is merciful to sinners. For all this the assembly glorifies God forever.
PRAYER:
Holy God, our righteous judge, daily your mercy surprises us with everlasting forgiveness. Strengthen our hope in you, and grant that all the peoples of the earth may find their glory in you. Gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
READINGS:
Jeremiah 14:7-10
Psalm 84:1-7
2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18
Luke 18:9-14
This Weeks Readings
October 27, 2019 – Reformation Sunday–Affirmation of Baptism: Confirmation| Monday | 1 Samuel 2:1-10 1 Peter 4:12-19 | Psalm 84:8-12 |
| Tuesday | Daniel 5:1-12 1 Peter 5:1-11 | Psalm 84:8-12 |
| Wednesday | Daniel 5:13-31 Matthew 21:28-32 | Psalm 84:8-12 |
| Thursday | Proverbs 15:8-11, 24-33 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 | Psalm 32:1-7 |
| Friday | Job 22:21-23:17 2 Peter 1:1-11 | Psalm 32:1-7 |
| Saturday | Isaiah 1:1-9 John 8:38-45 | Psalm 32:1-7 |
