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Sunday, February 23, 2025

Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

9:00 am Worship

God’s Word

Genesis 45:3-15 Joseph forgives his brothers.

Psalm 103:1-13 “Bless the Lord, O my soul.”

1 Corinthians 15:21-26, 30-42 “What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable.”

Luke 6:27-38 “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.”

Collect of the Day

O God, the strength of all who put their trust in You, mercifully grant that by Your power we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Theme

God, in His infinite wisdom and knowledge, uses events and people to accomplish His Will. In His grace and love, He can use even what may appear to be bad circumstances to save His people. As death came through man, so also through one man, Jesus Christ, comes life. As we live our lives in response to the Gospel, Jesus exhorts us to love our enemies, to do good to those who hate, to pray for those who abuse, not to judge, and to turn the other cheek.

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Martin Luther’s Morning Prayer

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.