Sunday, February 7, 2021
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Our gracious God remembers His people. When they are downtrodden, He rescues them; when humbled in their sinfulness, He forgives them. He not only lifts us up as on eagle’s wings (Old Testament reading), but using Word and Sacrament, He will resurrect us, lifting us up eternally from sin and death. Today our faith soars!
READINGS
OLD TESTAMENT
Isaiah 40:21-31
(Do you not know? Do you not hear?)
Psalm
Psalm 147:1-11
EPISTLE
1 Corinthians 9:16-27
(I have made myself servant of all)
GOSPEL
Mark 1:29-39
(Jesus heals many and preaches in Galilee.)
COLLECT
Let us pray. O Lord, keep Your family the Church continually in the true faith that, relying on the hope of Your heavenly grace, we may ever be defended by Your mighty power; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.