Feb 18 Divine Service

For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.

Hebrews 2:18

Where are we in the Bible? 

February 18 marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection. Lent is a time of reflection focused on Christ’s suffering and sacrifice, leading us to self-examination and repentance, and a focus on practices such

as prayer, devotion, and fasting (or creating space).

In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul speaks of the message of the cross - “to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18-25). The message of the cross is a complete reversal of normal worldly values underpinning humanity’s search for self-gratification and identity, but it is the way that God brought salvation to humanity. How can we come to accept the cross? Through belief in these

four messages that are revealed on the cross (found below in the key themes).

What are the key themes based on the Bible verse

1. Perfection happens through suffering (2:10)

2. God becomes Man (2:11-13)

3. Victory is won through death (2:14-16)

4. Help comes to those who believe (2:17-18, 4:14-16)

Foundational readings:

Scripture  Hebrews 2:10-18; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; 1 Corinthians 15:50-57

Catechism 3.4.7.2, 3.4.9.9

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