Realizing Our Need for Repentance (Psalm 51: Heading, 1-2)

Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. Ashes were used by God’s people to show repentance. The day derives its name from the practice of repentant people receiving ashes on their forehead. This practice goes back to at least the 8th century A.D.

First Reading: 2 Samuel 12:1-13.

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2.

Psalm 130

Gospel: Luke 18:9-14.

Sermon Text: Psalm 51: Heading, 1-2. Realizing Our Need for Repentance

Pastor Ron Koehler