Worship into the Week- Reformation Sunday

 

Reformation Sunday- 

Old Testament Reading Genesis 4:1-15

Sin Leads to the First Murder

Jealousy becomes the driving force in Cain's life 

when he becomes jealous over God 

accepting his brother's Abel's offering.

There are consequences to sin and it encompasses 

envy, anger, and violence. 

The story evolves with God's justice and mercy

 as he punishes Cain with a curse and exile.

But, God also protects Cain with mark.

This story highlights the importance of the heart's motivation

 and connection in worship.

We also see that sin is so destructive and that the evilness

 of sin creates a spiraling of consequences.

We know that we are each responsible for our brothers 

and sisters."Keeping" is part of loving and helping others.

Seeing others- those marginalized, outcast, not like us,

becomes our great challenge.

A heart change is what is in order.

Lord, change my heart.

On this Reformation Sunday we also give thanks 

for the brave work of Dr. Martin Luther 

in the Reform of the Church.

Lord, bring the changes needed today in our church.

Help us to stay the course and lead like Jesus. Amen.

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