Wednesday 4. February 2015
Septuagesima
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth arrived through Jesus Christ. (John 1,17 ESV)
John summarizes the two testaments of the Bible. Moses gave the law, which prepared the way for Jesus who brought grace and truth. This does not mean that Jesus never preached the law. On the contrary, Jesus began His ministry preaching: Repent, for the reign of heaven is at hand (Matthew 4,17). Jesus also revealed that He is the Word of God made flesh, and He is the very reign of heaven who is in our midst. This reign of heaven consists in salvation, and Jesus brought this salvation unto us. He brings us grace: God forgives us through the vicarious atonement of His Son. He brings us truth: Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one draws near to the Father except through Jesus (John 14,6).
Prayer: O Almighty and Everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and one earth, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen. (L14, Treasury of Daily Prayer)
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