The Sovereign Love of God

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T he S eason after P entecost

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 19 - 25, 2021 • Proper 20 The Season after Pentecost is likewise the season before Advent – it is a season of the blessed hope. As we declare Jesus’ return in every Communion celebration, so we confess that he will assuredly appear in power and glory to complete God’s salvation for the world. He will come in power to rescue his own, to make an end of war and sin, and to restore creation under God’s will.

WEEK 43

THIS WEEK’S THEME Come, Holy Spirit: Guide: Indwelling, Ephesians 1.13-14

Every believer is sealed with the Holy Spirit as a down payment guaranteeing our inheritance of eternal life. God abides directly with his people, who are built into a spiritual temple for him. Like God dwelt in the tabernacle, the temple, and in the person of Jesus, he now dwells with the Church. The sacrifice of Christ purified once and for all a dwelling place for God. The Holy Spirit permanently dwells in us.

Daily Devotional Guide

Preparing Our Hearts

Invocation: Our Prayer of Acclamation Thank you, our God and Father, for the gift of your Holy Spirit. You offered him to us as the down payment of your generous inheritance you offered to us in Christ, your Son. He is the pledge and proof of your generosity, and he will be with us till we finally receive the full blessing of your promise. Through your Spirit you have made us your heirs, and joint heirs with Christ. Thank you for the gift of your Holy Spirit!

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