The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Divine Service One

 

The way of Christ stands firm against all transgressions.  God’s chosen, sinful people frequently gripe, complain, and hurl insults against God, daring to challenge His authority.  But God heartily desires that His people would be transformed with a new heart and a new spirit.  His way is one of comfort, love, affection, sympathy, and joy.  God’s people receive all of this incredible goodness when they turn from transgressions, confess guilt, acknowledge His authority and receive His grace. 

 

 

Almighty God, You exalted Your Son to the place of all honor and authority. Enlighten our minds by Your Holy Spirit that, confessing Jesus as Lord, we may be led into all truth; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

“We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight”    LSB 720   (Hymn of the Month)

“Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word”     LSB 655 

“Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding”     LSB 345

“What Wondrous Love Is This”     LSB 543

“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”     LSB 549

“O Jesus, King Most Wonderful”     LSB 554

“Jesus! Name of Wondrous Love”     LSB 900