THIS WEEK'S TEXT

• Revised Common: Isaiah 50:4-9a · Philippians 2:5-11 · Matthew 26:14--27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54
• Roman Catholic: Isaiah 50:4-7 · Philippians 2:6-11 · Matthew 26:14--27:66
• Episcopal: Isaiah 45:21-25 or Philippians 2:5-11 · Matthew (26:36-75) 27:1-54 (55-66) · Isaiah 52:13--53:12
• Lutheran: Isaiah 50:4-9a · Philippians 2:5-11 · Matthew 26:1--27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54

Theme For Lenten Series: Christ Confronts His Enemies. On one level, his enemies are the priests, scribes and Pharisees. On a deeper level, the enemy is sin and death.

Theme For The Day: The passion and death of our Lord. The evil scheming of human beings, which led to the suffering and death of Christ, are co-opted by God for his redemptive purpose.

COMMENTARY

Lesson 1: Isaiah 50:4-9a
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