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Sexagesima

Background

The Sower sows the Seed of His Word. (Lk 8:4-15) This Word is living and powerful (Heb 4:9-13) to conceive new life in those who hear it. But the planting of Christ is attacked by the devil, the world, and the flesh. Satan snatches the Word away from hard hearts. The riches and pleasures of this life choke off faith. Shallow and emotional belief withers in time of temptation and trouble. But see how Christ bears this attack for us! Christ's cross was planted in the hard and rocky soil of Golgotha. A crown of thorns was placed upon His head. Satan and His demons hellishly hounded and devoured Him. Yet, through His dying and rising again, He destroyed these enemies of ours. Jesus is Himself the Seed which fell to the ground and died in order that it might sprout forth to new life and produce much grain. In Him the weak are strong. (2 Cor 11:19 - 12:9) He is the Word of the Father which does not return void (Is 55:10-13) but yields a hundredfold.

Scripture

Hymn of the Day

  • LSB 823 "May God Bestow on Us His Grace" (midi)

Other Hymns

  • LSB 908 "Lord, Open Now My Heart to Hear" (midi)
  • LSB 655 "Lord, Keep Us Steafast in Your Word" (midi)
  • LSB 627 "Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior" (midi)
  • LSB 658 "Preserve Your Word, O Savior" (midi)

Setting

  • LSB III (p.184) is used throughout the season of Pre-Lent.

Various Other Resources



Martin Luther on the Gospel for Sexagesima

 A selection from a Sermon of Luther on the Gospel

John Chrysostom on the Gospel for Sexagesima

 John Chrysostom on the Gospel Reading for Sexagesima

A Book of Concord Reading for Sexagesima

 A Selection from the Book of Concord for Septuagesima

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