READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 5:1-8
First Lesson—Divine judgment is promised by the prophet Elijah against the greedy and unjust rulers who prey on the weak. 1 Kings 21:1-10 (11-14)
Second Lesson—Paul confesses that his justification is through Christ and not the law that was his heritage as a Jew. Galatians 2:15-21
Gospel—In the house of a Pharisee Jesus receives the attention of a sinner and uses the occasion to tell a parable and issue a pardon. Luke 7:36--8:3

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Enter God’s house through the abundance of God’s steadfast love. Pray humbly in reverence of God’s holiness.
People: We pray humbly in reverence of God’s holiness. When we leave we will make our way straight before the eyes of …