Day 89 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: Judges 1,2; Luke 7:1-30)
CHIEF OF SINNERS
“Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven–for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” (Luke 7:47 ESV)
Jesus teaches that even notorious sinners can be forgiven and restored; indeed, they sometimes become all the more devoted to God for having received greater deliverance. His teaching challenges us to consider:
● Do we act like the begrudging Pharisee or the grateful penitent?
● Do we trust that God can truly change people’s lives?
By God’s spirit, we grow daily in our appreciation of the fact that “where sin increased, grace abounded all the more." (Romans 5:20).
“Your faith has saved you, go in peace.” (Luke 7:50 ESV)
Those are Christ’s words to you and to all who are willing to admit their desperate need for forgiveness.
Chief of sinners though I be, Jesus shed His blood for me;
Died that I might live on high, Lives that I might never die.
As the branch is to the vine, I am His and He is mine.
(Chief of Sinners Though I Be, Lutheran Service Book, CPH 2006, #611)
Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your priceless gift of forgiveness. Jesus, thank You for shedding You precious blood for this poor miserable sinner. May I be Yours forever. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
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Holy Week Schedule
Maundy Thursday April 1 10:30 am & 7:00 pm
(Parking lot 7:00 pm only)
Good Friday April 2 1:00 am & 7:00 pm
(Parking lot 7:00 pm only)
Easter Sunday April 4 9:00 am & 11:00 am
(Parking lot both services)
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