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Second Sunday in Lent

Background

Jacob wrestled with God; he would not let Him go until he received a blessing from Him. (Gen 32:22-32) So it was with the Canaanite woman. Though Jesus seemed to ignore and reject her, yet she continued to call upon His name and look to Him for help. (Mt 15:21-28) Even when the Lord called her a little dog, she held on to Him in faith and would not let Him wriggle out of His words: "Yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." This Gentile woman shows herself to be a true Israelite, who struggles with God and man in Christ and prevails. "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire." This is the sanctifying will of God, (1 Thess 4:1-7) to test your faith in order that it may be refined and strengthened. For tribulation produces perseverance; perseverance, character; character, hope. And hope in Christ does not disappoint. (Rom 5:1-5)

Scripture

Hymn of the Day

  • LSB 615 "When in the Hour of Deepest Need" (midi)

Other Hymns

  • LSB 571 "God Loved the World So That He Gave" (midi)
  • LSB 562 "All Mankind Fell in Adam's Fall" (midi)
  • LSB 718 "Jesus, Lead Thou On" (midi)

Setting of the Divine Service

  • LSB II (p.167) is used throughout the season of Lent.

Various Other Resources



The Venerable Bede on the Gospel for Reminiscere

 The Venerable Bede on the Gospel Reading for Reminiscere

Martin Luther on the Gospel for Reminiscere

 A selection from a Sermon of Luther on the Gospel

A Book of Concord Reading for Reminiscere

 A Selection from the Book of Concord for Reminiscere

A congregation of the Wyoming District of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod serving the students of the University of Wyoming & The Wyoming Technical Institute