St. Paul's Lutheran Church
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
October 4, 2026 - 19th Sunday After Pentecost
In today’s gospel reading, Jesus tells a vineyard parable, which serves as an image of Israel, the prophets’ mission, and Christ’s death. For Christians, the vineyard also speaks of God’s love poured out in the blood of Christ, given to us for the forgiveness of sin. Grafted onto Christ the vine at baptism, we are nourished with wine and bread so that we may share Christ’s sufferings and know the power of his resurrection.
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Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 The commandments given at Sinai
Psalm 19 The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart. (Ps. 19:8)
Philippians 3:4b-14 Nothing surpasses the value of knowing Christ
Matthew 21:33-46 The parable of the vineyard owner’s son
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September 27, 2026 - 18th Sunday After Pentecost
Jesus’ parable about two sons who don’t do what they say reveals surprises in the reign of God. In the reading from Ezekiel the people claim the ways of the Lord are unfair, while God offers repentance and new life. Paul urges us to look to Christ as a model of humility, putting the interests of others above our own. Nourished by the broken bread and shared cup, we offer our lives for the sake of our needy world.
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Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 The fairness of God’s way
Psalm 25:1-9 Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love. (Ps. 25:6)
Philippians 2:1-13 Christ humbled to the point of death on a cross
Matthew 21:23-32 A parable of doing God’s will
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September 20, 2026 - 17th Sunday After Pentecost
Matthew narrates one of Jesus’ controversial parables in which Jesus says that the reign of God is like that of a landowner who pays his workers the same wage no matter what time of day they began to work. When God changes God’s mind about punishing Nineveh for their evil ways, Jonah is angry. Yet God is gracious and merciful, abounding in steadfast love. In baptism we receive the grace of God that is freely given to all. As Martin Luther wrote, in the presence of God’s mercy we are all beggars.
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Jonah 3:10—4:11: God’s concern for the city of Nineveh
Psalm 145:1-8: The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. (Ps. 145:8)
Philippians 1:21-30: Standing firm in the gospel
Matthew 20:1-16: The parable of the vineyard workers
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