Lent:
Date: February 18, 2001
Theme: Jesus Pronounces The Forgiveness Of Our Sins
1. In Jesus Blood
2. In Jesus Name
– Matthew 9:1-8
– ( Pastor John Ude )
The Order of Worship:
Liturgy: Matins TLH, p. 32 ff.
Hymns:
TLH 17 : Oh Worship the King 
TLH 376 : Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
TLH 173 : Lord Jesus, We Give Thanks to Thee
TLH 374 : Grace! 'Tis a Charming Sound
Scripture Readings:
John 7:14-19
Theme: Jesus Pronounces The Forgiveness Of Our Sins
1. In Jesus Blood
2. In Jesus Name
Matthew 9:1-8
Jesus Heals a Paralytic
9:1 And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. 2 And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” 3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” 4 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? 5 For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? 6 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” 7 And he rose and went home. 8 When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men. (ESV)