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The Confession of Sins
The Absolution
The Introit p. 16
The Absolution
The Introit p. 16
The Introit
Worship Him, all ye His angels:
Zion heard and was glad.
The daughters of Judah rejoiced:
because of Thy judgments, O Lord.
Psalm. The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice:
let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
The Gloria Patri
The Kyrie p. 17
The Gloria in Excelsis
The Salutation and Collect p. 19
The Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth the right hand of Thy majesty to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth, etc.
The Gradual
The heathen shall fear the name of the Lord:
and all the kings of the earth Thy glory.
V. When the Lord shall build up Zion:
He shall appear in His glory. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
V. The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice:
let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Hallelujah!
The Gospel
Glory be to Thee, O Lord!
Praise be to Thee, O Christ!
The Nicene Creed p. 22
Praise be to Thee, O Christ!
The Nicene Creed p. 22
The Powerful Word of God
The Preface p. 24
The Sanctus p. 26
The Lord's Prayer p. 27
The Words of Institution
The Agnus Dei p. 28
The Nunc Dimittis p. 29
The Benediction p. 31
The Hymn #498 Rise Thou Light of Gentile Nations
The Sanctus p. 26
The Lord's Prayer p. 27
The Words of Institution
The Agnus Dei p. 28
The Nunc Dimittis p. 29
The Benediction p. 31
The Hymn #498 Rise Thou Light of Gentile Nations
Prayers and Announcements
- Avelin's (Aby's) second birthday is this week.
- Gary and Alicia's wedding anniversary is January 27th.
- Chris Shrader just had a birthday (January 19), and so did Pastor Shrader (January 15).
- Doctor's care - Sarah Buck, Kermit Way.
- Pray for the Bill of Rights, our President and his supporters, our military justice system.
KJV Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
KJV Matthew 8:1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, 6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. 7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. 8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. 9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. 10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.
Third Sunday After Epiphany
O almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all dangers and necessities stretch forth Thy mighty hand, to defend us against our enemies; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one true God, world without end. Amen.
The Powerful Word of God
KJV Matthew 8:1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.
We discover more when we hear or read what is happening in the Gospel. I find this especially important when I get to discuss those things with Old Testament students. For instance, Abraham was promised a son in Genesis 15, which was a great miracle. The Promise was not just to the only son Isaac, but the Promised Son and the righteousness of faith.
Likewise, Matthew 8 is significant when we page back and read over the Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5, Matthew 6, Matthew 7 - often called the Greatest Sermon. The multitudes were coming down from the mountain, filled with faith.
Ending of the Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: 29 For he taught them as one having [divine] authority, and not as the scribes.
Out of this very large group of people came two very important individuals. Because these episodes were rare and very special, they are provided for our instruction. They came down from the mountain filled with faith. Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. They heard and they believed because the Word of God is always effective/powerful/divine.
Unlike most other things in life, the Word of God is always effective, the Truth that is so easily dismissed today. But even then, that power is divine, because the Word does blind and harden. So people will shout their foolishness against the Scriptures and even try to distort and dismiss the Word of God.
2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. [note John 15 - the true Vine]
This connection, between the Savior and the individual, is perpetual, unless one wants to turn away forever. Even then, the Good Samaritan/Jesus is there to continue the healing and recovery.
The leper worshiped - honored - Jesus as God. The leper was completely aware after this great sermon and knew rationally and emotionally that Jesus was divine - and that he only needed to be healed or cleansed. There was no doubting from the leper. He had nothing and was nothing to the crowd but he was completely in step with the Lord. The crowd was thinking, "Oh, ick." Jesus was thinking about the crowd, "Don't you know?" The leper was thinking, "If He only cleansed me..."
3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
This is how God works through Christ Jesus and His subordinate angels. The smallest details can be resolved by the Good Shepherd, in His time, in His way. Many wonderful things happen without our notice or appreciation. As one of my students said - "I realized that some really terrible events in my life turned out to be great blessings. It took me years to realize it."
4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony [martyr] unto them.
We use that term martyr literally as witness but also for those Protestants who were killed and yet spread the Gospel.
Jesus commanded that the healed leper go directly to be cleansed so the synagogue could know that God visited their place and their former leper.
5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, 6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. 7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.
The Scriptures as a whole made this a turning point for everyone, if they dared to accept this story as it is clearly taught - and yet is ignored or bypassed. I kept asking myself - what is the core being ignored, rejected, dismissed, and even ridiculed?
KJV John 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
9 Of sin, because they believe not on Me
According to Jesus, in this overlooked passage, the foundational sin for all people, as taught by the Holy Spirit (that is - Jesus, the Spirit, the Word, the Father) is lack of faith.
Therefore it is a grievous sin - not believing in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary, the Teacher and miracle worker, Who was tortured and died on the cross, rose from the dead, and ascended to Heaven, from which He rules and helps us - with His angels - until the end of time.
8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. 9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. 10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
We Are Centurions
If we pay attention, it is clear that we are all centurions as believers - We can
Pray for our enemies
Pray for the sick and shut-ins
Pray for the spiritual strength of others
Pray for the special needs of those we hear about.
And consider our needs and blessings in prayer.
11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.
This is true today, and this great gathering is one based on faith in Jesus Christ and the truth of the Holy Scriptures. Miracles and healing take place at great distance, as they did when Jesus walked among His people and the pagans.
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