The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany- Divine Service 3

 

While the wisdom of this world promotes prosperity, Jesus teaches humility.  Those characteristics that the world might look down on, God calls blessed.  While we might be persecuted for these things, God reminds us that our reward is in heaven.  For what may seem wise to the world is truly foolish, and what seems foolish to the world – Christ crucified – is wise.  Just as He redeemed the Israelites, and calls them His own people, so also has He rescued us from our sin. 

 

Micah 6:1-8

1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Matthew 5:1-12

 

Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

“Not All the Blood of Beasts”     LSB 431   (February hymn of the month)

“Son of God, Eternal Savior”     LSB 842

“Blest Are They ”     LSB 982  (not in pew hymnal)

“Jesus Sat with His Disciples”     LSB 932

“In the Cross of Christ I Glory”     LSB 427

“Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me”     LSB 683

“Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us ”     LSB 851

“We Give Thee but Thine Own”     LSB 781