Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church - Olive Branch, MS

Color: Blue Old Testament: Deuteronomy 18:15–19Psalm: Psalm 111; antiphon: v. 9Epistle: Philippians 4:4–7Gospel: John 1:19–28Gospel: Luke 1:39–56Introit: Psalm 19:1, 4–6; antiphon: Isaiah 45:8aGradual: Psalm 145:18, 21Verse: Psalm 40:17b John the Baptizer Points Everyone to the Messiah The coming of God in all His unveiled power at Mount Sinai was terrifying to the people of Israel. The thundering voice of the Lord puts sinners in fear of death (Deut. 18:15–19). God, therefore, raised up a prophet like Moses—the Messiah, the Christ. God came to His people veiled in human flesh. The skies poured down the Righteous One from heaven; the earth opened her womb and brought forth Salvation (Introit) through the blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of the Lord (Luke 1:39–56). The fruit of her womb is the very Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, the One whose sandal strap John was not worthy to loose (John 1:19–28). In Jesus we are delivered from fear and anxiety. In Him alone we have the peace of God which surpasses all understanding (Phil. 4:4–7). Lectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship

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Color: Blue Old Testament: Isaiah 40:1–8Old Testament: Isaiah 40:1–11Psalm: Psalm 85; antiphon: v. 9Epistle: 1 Corinthians 4:1–5Gospel: Matthew 11:2–11Gospel: Matthew 11:2–10Introit: Psalm 85:1–2, 6, 8; antiphon: Philippians 4:4–5Gradual: Psalm 80:1–2Verse: Psalm 80:2b John the Baptizer Prepares the Way for the Lord The voice of the Baptizer cried out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord . . .” (Isa. 40:1). John called the people to be made ready for the Messiah’s coming through repentance, for “all flesh is grass” (Isa. 40:6). Now He asks from prison, “Are you the one who is to come . . .?” (Matt. 11:2). Jesus’ works bear witness that He is. The sick are made well; the dead are raised, and the poor have the Gospel preached to them. Their iniquity is pardoned; they have received from the Lord’s hand double forgiveness for all their sins. The “stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Cor. 4:1) still deliver Christ’s overflowing forgiveness to the poor in spirit, comforting God’s people with the word of the Gospel which stands forever. This Gospel produces rejoicing among all those who believe. Lectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship