SCRIPTURE READINGS
First Reading: Revelation 14:6-7
Psalm: Psalm 46
Epistle: Romans 3:19-28
Gospel: John 8: 31-36
THEME FOR WORSHIP
Today we celebrate the 16th century Reformation of the Christian Church. As much as we may think, the point of the Reformation and our celebration is not that some Christians finally goth their theology right. The point is not to celebrate certain people for what they confess.
Rather, the point the Reformation worthy of celebration is that God preserves His Church by delivering His Son to sinners. This Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the Church’s life.
So, we celebrate and proclaim this Gospel, focusing on how Jesus described our Christian life in today’s Gospel lesson.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Old Testament: Isaiah 45:1–7
Psalm: Psalm 96
Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10
Gospel: Matthew 22:15–22
THEME FOR WORSHIP
God’s prophet Isaiah saw dismal days ahead.
God spoke through Isaiah’s words, warning and encouraging His people. In today’s text, God will anoint King Cyrus to do His work & will. God promises to break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut through the bars of iron to set God’s people free from their bondage.
We can relate to Isaiah’s visions of dismal days ahead. By the things we see, hear and experience, our visions of the future often include suffering, disaster & destruction. Rather than be afraid & anxious, remember that God has anointed another King, who has saved you from your dismal days ahead!
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