"BE GRACIOUS TO ME"
O come, let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God (Gradual for Lent, based on Hebrews 12:2)
No Old Testament saint attests to God's grace quite like King David. Raised from the sheepfold of the throne of the house of Israel; raised again (and again, and again) from sin: pride, murder, adultery, and despising of God; lifted clear of the snare of the wicked (Psalm 119:110), of the pit (Psalm 30:3), of the very gates of death (Psalm 9:13); with no merit or worthiness in himself, David was continually raised up by God's grace and favor.
God's grace wells up in Psalm 41, where David exults in divine mercy amid his own weakness, powerful enemies, and treacherous friends. In this psalm, David tracks the flow of divine grace back to its source at the cross and, with the prophetic vision, finds it springing forth in the lives of all baptized believers-including you.
Because you are in Christ, you share in all things with Him, even the prophetic Word. David's vision in Psalm 41 has become your reality in Christ. In the day of trouble, the Lord delivers you; the Lord protects you and keeps you alive; you are called blessed in the land (see Psalm 41:1-2). Press on to know the Lord's suffering, death, and Word. As surely as the Lenten journey ascends to the victory of Easter, you shall be raised up.
Maundy Thursday: “My Close Friend”- Thursday, March 28th
Divine Service; 10:00 am
Good Friday: “Be Gracious To Me!”- Friday, March 29th
Tenebrae Service (Service of Darkness); 7:00 pm
Easter Sunrise Service with Holy Communion- March 31st
Divine Service; 6:30 am
The Resurrection of Our Lord Divine Service with Holy Communion- March 31st
Divine Service; 10:00 am
No Old Testament saint attests to God's grace quite like King David. Raised from the sheepfold of the throne of the house of Israel; raised again (and again, and again) from sin: pride, murder, adultery, and despising of God; lifted clear of the snare of the wicked (Psalm 119:110), of the pit (Psalm 30:3), of the very gates of death (Psalm 9:13); with no merit or worthiness in himself, David was continually raised up by God's grace and favor.
God's grace wells up in Psalm 41, where David exults in divine mercy amid his own weakness, powerful enemies, and treacherous friends. In this psalm, David tracks the flow of divine grace back to its source at the cross and, with the prophetic vision, finds it springing forth in the lives of all baptized believers-including you.
Because you are in Christ, you share in all things with Him, even the prophetic Word. David's vision in Psalm 41 has become your reality in Christ. In the day of trouble, the Lord delivers you; the Lord protects you and keeps you alive; you are called blessed in the land (see Psalm 41:1-2). Press on to know the Lord's suffering, death, and Word. As surely as the Lenten journey ascends to the victory of Easter, you shall be raised up.
Maundy Thursday: “My Close Friend”- Thursday, March 28th
Divine Service; 10:00 am
Good Friday: “Be Gracious To Me!”- Friday, March 29th
Tenebrae Service (Service of Darkness); 7:00 pm
Easter Sunrise Service with Holy Communion- March 31st
Divine Service; 6:30 am
The Resurrection of Our Lord Divine Service with Holy Communion- March 31st
Divine Service; 10:00 am