Anticipating Worship: Second Sunday in Lent, March 16, 2025—Safety for Those Searching for Security

Jesus was profoundly disappointed by what the religious leaders offered to him: “Take the easy way out, Jesus, or you’re going to end up getting hurt.” His response: “Oh, Jerusalem, why are you so stuck in this way of thinking!” So often, God sought to bind his people to himself in covenant love, but like a harried hen chasing after her chicks, Israel was not willing. They looked for carnal security everywhere and anywhere else. Instead of their same stupidity, we consider the words of the psalmist, “Why are you so downcast my soul? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him!” 

Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. • Sunday at 10:30 a.m.