The Struggle—Empowered by God’s Word (Psalm 19)

Third Sunday in Lent, March 7, 2021

The Struggle:  Psalms for Lent

Readings for this Service

First Lesson: Exodus 20:1-17.  These are the commandments of the LORD our God.  The word LORD really means Savior.  As Savior he gives himself to us, but in doing so he mains God.

Psalm 19: A psalm of praise set in the middle of other psalms praying for deliverance or thanking God for his protection against enemies.

Second Lesson: Romans 8:1-10.  Only the proclamation of “no condemnation” because of the work of Christ can break the shackle and set us free.

Verse of the Day:  John 3:14-15.  Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.

Gospel:  John 2:13-22.  So great is Jesus’ love that he continues dwelling in his sanctuary of the Word and sacrament to this day, and through them, dwelling in us as his temples.

Sermon:  Psalm 19: The Struggle—Empowered by God’s Word.

God empowers Christians through His Word.

Christians face their struggles wise and renewed.

Pastor Tim Patoka