Jesus is the royal bridegroom of heaven, and with His coming, God the Father extends His invitation to the world to enter into the joy of the ultimate wedding feast, where all is richly provided and love reigns. And yet, the sad reality communicated in the Gospels is that many refuse the invitation, or they seek to come on their own terms rather than on God’s. By the Spirit’s work, may our response be different – joyful, humble, and grateful. Today’s message is “A Royal Invitation,” based on Matthew 22:1-14.
8:00 Traditional Service
10:27 Contemporary Service
Scripture quotations are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE ®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
Liturgical portions in our 8:00 service are from Lutheran Service Book Divine Service Setting 1. Used by permission. LSB Liturgy License #000012403.
“The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us,” text (stanza 1) © 1982 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. LSB Hymn License #100012403.
“Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise,” text and music © 1983 Augsburg Publishing House. Used by permission. LSB Hymn License #100012403.
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