The Propers for Reformation Day (Observed)
Divine Service Setting Three – Page 184
Opening Hymn: 941 We Praise You and Acknowledge You
Introit
Psalm 34:1-2, 11, 22; antiphon Psalm 119:46
I will also speak of your testimonies before kings
and shall not be put to shame,
I will bless the Lord at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
let the humble hear and be glad.
Come, O children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
The Lord redeems the life of his servants;
none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning
is now, and will be forever. Amen.
I will also speak of your testimonies before kings
and shall not be put to shame
Collect
Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast
in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, defend us against all
enemies, and grant to Your Church Your saving peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord,
Who lives and reigns with the You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
First Reading – Revelation 14:6-7
Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those
who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. [7] And he said with a
loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and
worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water.”
Gradual
Psalm 48:1a, 12-14a
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised
in the city of our God!
Walk about Zion, go around her, number her towers,
consider well her ramparts, go through her citadels,
that you may tell the next generation
that this is God, our God forever and ever.
Epistle Reading – Romans 3:19-28
Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that
every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. [20] For by
works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes
knowledge of sin.
[21] But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the
Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— [22] the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus
Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: [23] for all have sinned and fall short of the
glory of God, [24] and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ
Jesus, [25] whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was
to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.
[26] It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier
of the one who has faith in Jesus.
[27] Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of
works? No, but by the law of faith. [28] For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works
of the law.
The Holy Gospel – John 8:31-36
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my
disciples, [32] and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” [33] They answered
him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you
say, ‘You will become free’?”
[34] Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to
sin. [35] The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. [36] So if the
Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Hymn of the Day: 656 A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Distribution Hymns: 555 Salvation Unto Us Has Come
617 O Lord, We Praise Thee
Hymn: 655 Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word