Sunday, January 24, 2021
Third Sunday After the Epiphany
Today’s Scriptures make us aware of God’s use of time. From eternity He planned to save us and in Jesus accomplished our salvation. He is with us in the present moment, coming through the hearing of His Word and as we receive our Lord under bread and wine. He has promised to accompany us with His Spirit through each day until we join Him in eternity. The past, present, and future are highlighted as we come together in worship this day.
READINGS
OLD TESTAMENT
Jonah 3:1-5,10
(The Ninevites repent in time.)
Psalm
Psalm 62
EPISTLE
1 Corinthians 7:29-35
(It’s time to be devoted to the Lord.)
HOLY GOSPEL
Mark 1:14-20
(Jesus announces the kingdom’s coming.)
COLLECT
Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities and stretch forth the hand of Your majesty to heal and defend us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.