Reformation Sunday

Reformation Sunday

500^th Aniversary of the Reformation

October 29^th

Reading of the Holy Gospel

2 Samuel 11:26-12:17

2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1

Luke 7:36-8:3

Collect of the Day: Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people.  Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your Church Your saving peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Theme for the Week  Open Eyes

Verse of the Week:       2 Samuel 12:13

Daily Bible Reading List:

Mon: 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1       Tues: Romans 3:19-28  Wed: Matthew 5:1-12

Thurs: Luke 7:36-8:3     Fri: Ecclesiastes 9:7-10

Catechism Reading:

The Second Petition

Thy kingdom come.

What does this mean?

The kingdom of God certainly comes by itself without our prayer,

but we pray in this petition that it may come to us also.

How does God's kingdom come?

God's kingdom comes

when our heavenly Father gives us His Holy Spirit,

so that by His grace we believe His holy Word

and lead godly lives here in time and there in eternity.

The Third Petition

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

What does this mean?

The good and gracious will of God is done even without our prayer,

but we pray in this petition that it may be done among us also.

How is God's will done?

God's will is done

when he breaks and hinders every evil plan and purpose

of the devil, the world, and our sinful nature,

which do not want us to hallow God's name

or let His kingdom come;

and when He strengthens and keeps us firm in His Word and faith

until we die.

This is His good and gracious will.