Good Shepherd Lutheran Church WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Introduction

Today we hear James warn against selfish ambition, while the disciples quarrel over which one of them is the greatest. Jesus tells them the way to be great is to serve. Then, to make it concrete, he puts in front of them an actual flesh-and-blood child. We are called to welcome the particular children God puts in front of us, to make room for them in daily interaction, and to give them a place of honor in the assembly.

Readings and Psalm

• Jeremiah 11:18-20
  The prophet led like a lamb to slaughter
• Wisdom 1:16–2:1, 12-22 (alternate)
  The righteous shall live
• Psalm 54
  God is my helper; it is the Lord who sustains my life. (Ps. 54:4)
• James 3:13–4:3, 7-8a
  The wisdom from above
• Mark 9:30-37
  Prediction of the passion