The Second Sunday of Lent: Jesus Christ, the Son of
God
The Second Sunday of Lent: Jesus Christ, the Son of God
Introduction to the Worship
Celebration
In the earliest years of the Christian Church, Lent was
a time to learn about the Christian faith. People new
tot he faith would spend the 40 days of Lent fasting,
praying, and studying, and then would be baptized on
Easter.
We are reviewing some of the basic principles of our faith
during these Sundays in Lent. Today we look at a
traditional symbol of Christianity, the fish. In
ancient Greek, the spelling of the work "fish" (IXTHUS)
became a code work to remind Christians who Jesus was:
Jesus (I) Christ (X), God's (TH) Son (U), Savior
(S).
Lessons: Isaiah 9. 6-7 (Long before Jesus was born, his birth was foretold.)
Romans 5: 15-17 (God has given us the gift of grace in his Son, Jesus.)
Gospel: John 12. 44-50 (One way Jesus understood his role.)
Hymn Suggestions:
Jesus Loves
Me
Shine, Jesus,
Shine
Jesus, Remember
Me
Jesu, Jesus, Fill
Us with Your Love
Majesty
Confession of Faith: use the Meaning of the 2nd Article of the Apostles' Creed according to Luther's Small Catechism.
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