This Sunday, January 13, 2019, is the Baptism of our Lord The readings for this Sunday are from Isaiah 42:1–7, 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 and Matthew 3:13–17 In His Baptism, Jesus
This Sunday, January 13, 2019, is the Baptism of our Lord The readings for this Sunday are from Isaiah 42:1–7, 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 and Matthew 3:13–17
In His Baptism, Jesus Takes His Place with Sinners
Our Lord Jesus is baptized “to fulfill all righteousness” (Matt. 3:13–17). He partakes of a baptism for sinners in order that He might be our substitute and bear the judgment we deserve. In the water, Jesus trades places with us. Our sin becomes His sin. His righteousness becomes our righteousness. Our glory, therefore, is in “Christ Jesus, who became to us . . . righteousness and sanctification and redemption” (1 Cor. 1:26–31). Jesus is the “chosen” One sent from the Father to release us from the prison house of sin and death (Is. 42:1–7). Baptized into Christ, we also become the chosen ones, beloved of the Father. We cross the Jordan with Jesus (Joshua 3) through death into the promised land of new life with God.
Our Servants this week are: Pastor: Rev. Dr. Christian C. Tiews Elder: Jeff Schmeder Lector: Clayton Dodge Greeter(s): Marianne Doss Sunday: 9:30a Sunday School.; 10:45 am Divine Service NOON Birthday Potluck Monday: 10:30a Okmulgee Catechesis; Wednesday: 10:00a PreSem Instruction, 5:30p Spoken Divine Service Thursday: 3:30p BA/Muskogee You may listen to Pastor Tiews’ weekly sermons on our Facebook page at https://www.trinityokmulgee.org/listen-online/
Our Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Christian C. Tiews, and Trinity Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, cordially invite you to worship with us each Sunday at 9:30 am for Sunday School and at 10:45 a.m. for Divine Service and Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 1314 E. 6th in Okmulgee. Our office phone number is 918-756-6046 and the office hours are 9:30 am - 5 pm Monday-Thursday and 1-5 pm on Friday.
