Sunday, January 31, 2021
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
At the end of Moses’ life, to His apprehensive people God promised to send a prophet like Moses. Jesus fulfilled that prophecy in more ways than anyone expected. Today we move from confession of our weaknesses to confidence in God’s protection, thanks to the presence of Christ in Word and Sacrament.
READINGS
OLD TESTAMENT
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
(God promises a prophet like Moses.)
Psalm
Psalm 111
EPISTLE
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
(Caring about a friend’s conscience.)
GOSPEL
Mark 1:21-28
(Jesus commands an unclean spirit to leave a man.)
COLLECT
Let us pray. Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.