Lectionary Commentaries for January 17, 2027
Tempted in the Wilderness

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Narrative Lectionary

Commentary on Matthew 4:1-17

Working Preacher

Commentary for this text is forthcoming.


PRAYER OF THE DAY

God of strength, your son Jesus withstood many temptations because his love for you was greater than his earthly desires. Make our love for you so strong, that we might withstand anything that threatens to stand between us and your love. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

HYMNS

Light dawns on a weary world ELW 726

Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult ELW 696, H82 549, 550, UMH 398, NCH 171, 172

Is there anybody here who loves my Jesus Traditional Spiritual

CHORAL

He shall give his angels charge over thee, Felix Mendelssohn