The Sunday of the Syro-Phoenecian Woman (03/08)

Prepare for Worship
Written By Christopher Gillespie

Within the liturgy for each Lord’s day, we receive the Word of God through uniquely appointed readings, psalms, hymns, and prayers. This week we will pray the Divine Service Setting Three (audio of this liturgy). The following guide will help you to prepare to hear and sing the Propers, i.e. the varied texts and hymns for this week.

HOLDING GOD TO HIS WORD

Jacob wrestled with God; he would not let Him go until he received a blessing from Him (Gen. 32:22–32). So it was with the Canaanite woman. Though Jesus seemed to ignore and reject her, she continued to call upon His name and look to Him for help (Mt. 15:21–28). Even when the Lord called her a little dog, she held on to Him in faith and would not let Him wriggle out of His words: “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.” This Gentile woman shows herself to be a true Israelite, who struggles with God and man in Christ and prevails. “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire” (Mt. 15:27–28). This is the sanctifying will of God (1 Thess. 4:1–7)--to test your faith in order that it may be refined and strengthened. Tribulation produces perseverance; perseverance, character; character, hope. And hope in Christ does not disappoint (Rom. 5:1–5).

Collect of the Day: O God, You see that of ourselves we have no strength. By Your mighty power defend us from all adversities that may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Readings:

Introit: Ps. 25:1-2a, 7-8, 11; antiphon: Ps. 25:6, 2b, 22
Gradual: Ps. 25:17-18
Old Testament: Gen. 32:22-32
Psalm 121 (antiphon: vv. 1-2)
Epistle: 1 Thess. 4:1-7 or Rom. 5:1-5
Tract: Ps. 106:1-4
Gospel: Matt. 15:21-28

Hymns:

773Hear us, Father, when we prayMorgenglanz der Ewigkeit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcWTsVkPHn0

615When in the hour of deepest needWenn wir in hochsten Noten sein

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EavXeYxdCdU

770What a friend we have in JesusConverse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTdPqq6DyQc

713From God can nothing move meVon Gott will ich nicht lassen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=673BVWwbsL8

647Lord Jesus Christ, the Church's headReuter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6OU-4swg44

453Upon the cross extendedO Welt, ich muss dich lassen (Innsbruck)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efQjgwA1mSA

658Preserve Your Word, O SaviorMunich

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfYxu6QXeDY

Christopher Gillespie

The Rev. Christopher R. Gillespie was ordained into the Holy Ministry on July 25, A+D 2010. He and his wife, Anne, enjoy raising their family of ten children in the Lord in southwest Wisconsin. He earned a Masters of Divinity in 2009 from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Christopher also is a freelance recording and media producer. His speciality is recording of classical, choral, band and instrumental music and mastering of all genres of music. Services offered include location multi-track audio recording, live concert capture and production, mastering for CD and web, video production for web.

Also he operates a coffee roasting company, Coffee by Gillespie. Great coffee motivates and inspires. Many favorite memories are often shared over a cup. That’s why we take our coffee seriously. Select the best raw coffee. Roast it artfully. Brew it for best flavor. Coffee by Gillespie, the pride and passion of Christopher Gillespie, was founded to share his own experience in delicious coffee with you.

His many hobbies include listening to music, grilling, electronics, photography, computing, studying theology, and Christian apologetics.

https://outerrimterritories.com
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