READINGS
Psalter--Psalms 32
First Lesson--The freedom to know good and evil is also the opportunity for temptation and disobedience by our first parents. Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Second Lesson--As we share in the disobedience of the first Adam, we may also share in the self-sacrificing obedience of the second Adam, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:12-19
Gospel--Human temptations for Jesus and for us include sins of the flesh and the spirit, hunger, pride, and idolatry. Matthew 4:1-11
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Be glad in the Eternal One, rejoice, O righteous,
People: We will shout for joy, as we are made upright in heart.
INVOCATION
God of grace abounding, Christ for all humanity, Guiding Spirit, we come to worship y…