The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – Divine Service 1

 

God’s Holy Law binds, condemns, and kills!  Those under the law are terrorized by sin.  Prophets recount the transgressions of people that have provoked wars, famines, pestilence, and death.  Only peace produces life.  But the Lord unsheathes the sword of division between those who vehemently deny and those who humbly confess Christ as Lord.  Nothing dismisses the authority of the Law, but thanks be to God that Christ fulfilled its every letter – so we shall inherit eternal peace! 

 

Readings:

 

Almighty God, by the working of Your Holy Spirit, grant that we may gladly hear Your Word proclaimed among us and follow its directing; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

“Hark the Voice of Jesus Crying”     LSB 826  (hymn of the month)

“The Son of God Goes Forth to War”     LSB 661

“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”     LSB 621

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”     LSB 426

“O Blessed Spring”     LSB 595

“Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray”     LSB 623

“I Walk in Danger All the Way”     LSB 716