Lent begins on Wednesday, February 22.
The Sundays in Lent tend to focus on Jesus Christ as our substitute in his active obedience. He goes forth to face our enemies--sin, death, and the devil--for us so that he can overcome them for us.
The Wednesdays in Lent tend to focus on Jesus' passive obedience, that is, Jesus' sufferings and death. By his passive obedience, Jesus willingly submits to his Father's will and to the cruel schemes of sinful people.
Our focus throughout the Lenten season is always that Jesus did this because of our sins. Therefore, Lent is a penitential season. We renew our fight against sin and temptation. Since Jesus has set us free from our sins, we do not want to return to them. Instead, we remain focused on Jesus and turn to him for hope and for healing. This year's theme for our Lenten Vespers (an evening prayer service) is "Repent. Turn to Jesus!" The schedule for our mid-week services is here:
February 22 Ash Wednesday. Divine Service with the Imposition of Ashes.
March 1 Repent. Turn to Jesus And Not To Yourself.
Luke 18:9-14 (Pastor Schaefer)
March 8 Repent. Turn to Jesus; Do Not Turn Away.
Matthew 27:1-5 (Pastor James Frey)
March 15 Repent. Turn to Jesus When You Face Temptation.
March 22 Repent. Turn to Jesus; He Longs to Forgive You.
Luke 23:32-34 (Pastor Schaefer)
March 29 Repent. Turn to Jesus; He Changes Your Life.
Luke 7:44-50 (Pastor James Frey)
Pastor James Frey of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Belleville.
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