The Savior’s Sermon: Love Your Enemies! February 9, 2020 Cristo Rey Lutheran Church www.cristoreylutheran.com 6541 Eastern Ave | Bell Gardens, CA __________________________________________________________ OPENING HYMN Forgive Our Sins

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“Forgive our sins as we forgive,” You taught us Lord, to pray; But you alone can grant us grace to live the words we say. Nos enseñaste a perdonar como nos perdonaste Y sólo tú nos puedes dar pureza de intención. How can your pardon reach and bless the unforgiving heart That broods on wrongs and will not let old bitterness depart? In blazing light your cross reveals the truth we dimly knew: what trivial debts are owed to us; how great our debt to you. Ven, limpia al pueblo pecador; Que el mal no exista más. Unidos todos en tu amor, podrá reinar tu paz. Lord, cleanse the depths within our souls and bid resentment cease; Then, bound to all in bonds of love our lives will spread your peace.

INVOCATION P: In the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.

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CONFESSION OF SINS P: If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. C: If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will

forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. P: Let us confess our sins to the Lord. C: Holy God, gracious Father,

I am sinful by nature and have sinned against you in my thoughts, words, and actions.

I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved others as I should.

I deserve your punishment both now and forever. But Jesus, my Savior, paid for my sins

with his innocent suffering and death. Trusting in him, I pray: God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

P: Nuestro compasivo Padre en el cielo ha sido misericordioso con nosotros. Envió a su único Hijo,

Jesucristo, quien dio su vida como el sacrificio expiatorio por los pecados del mundo entero. Por lo tanto, como un siervo llamado por Cristo y por su autoridad, te perdono todos tus pecados en el nombre del Padre y del Hijo † y del Espíritu Santo. Our gracious Father in heaven has been merciful to us. He sent his only Son, Jesus Christ, who gave his life as the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the † Son and of the Holy Spirit.

SONG OF PRAISE Glory Be to God

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PRAYER OF THE DAY P: The Lord be with you.

P: Oh Dios, fortaleza de todos los que ponen su confianza en ti, concede en tu misericordia que mediante

tu poder seamos defendidos de toda adversidad; por Jesucristo, tu Hijo, nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y con el Espíritu Santo, siempre un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos.

O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you, mercifully grant that by your power we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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FIRST LESSON Leviticus 19:1, 2, 17, 18 1 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy. 17 “‘Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in their guilt. 18 “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.

1 El Señor le ordenó a Moisés 2 que hablara con toda la asamblea de los israelitas y les dijera: «Sean santos, porque yo, el Señor su Dios, soy santo. 17 »No alimentes odios secretos contra tu hermano, sino reprende con franqueza a tu prójimo para que no sufras las consecuencias de su pecado. 18 »No seas vengativo con tu prójimo, ni le guardes rencor. Ama a tu prójimo como a ti mismo. Yo soy el Señor.

P: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God! SECOND LESSON Romans 12:9-21 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

9 El amor debe ser sincero. Aborrezcan el mal; aférrense al bien. 10 Ámense los unos a los otros con amor fraternal, respetándose y honrándose mutuamente. 11 Nunca dejen de ser diligentes; antes bien, sirvan al Señor con el fervor que da el Espíritu. 12 Alégrense en la esperanza, muestren paciencia en el sufrimiento, perseveren en la oración. 13 Ayuden a los hermanos necesitados. Practiquen la hospitalidad. 14 Bendigan a quienes los persigan; bendigan y no maldigan. 15 Alégrense con los que están alegres; lloren con los que lloran. 16 Vivan en armonía los unos con los otros. No sean arrogantes, sino háganse solidarios con los humildes. No se crean los únicos que saben. 17 No paguen a nadie mal por mal. Procuren hacer lo bueno delante de todos. 18 Si es posible, y en cuanto dependa de ustedes, vivan en paz con todos. 19 No tomen venganza, hermanos míos, sino dejen el castigo en las manos de Dios, porque está escrito: «Mía es la venganza; yo pagaré», dice el Señor. 20 Antes bien, «Si tu enemigo tiene hambre, dale de comer; si tiene sed, dale de beber. Actuando así, harás que se avergüence de su conducta». 21 No te dejes vencer por el mal; al contrario, vence el mal con el bien.

P: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God!

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VERSE OF THE DAY Luke 23:34

Alleluia. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Alleluia.

GOSPEL Matthew 5:38-48 M: The Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew.

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

38 »Ustedes han oído que se dijo: “Ojo por ojo y diente por diente”. 39 Pero yo les digo: No resistan al que les haga mal. Si alguien te da una bofetada en la mejilla derecha, vuélvele también la otra. 40 Si alguien te pone pleito para quitarte la camisa, déjale también la capa. 41 Si alguien te obliga a llevarle la carga un kilómetro, llévasela dos. 42 Al que te pida, dale; y al que quiera tomar de ti prestado, no le vuelvas la espalda. 43 »Ustedes han oído que se dijo: “Ama a tu prójimo y odia a tu enemigo”. 44 Pero yo les digo: Amen a sus enemigos y oren por quienes los persiguen, 45 para que sean hijos de su Padre que está en el cielo. Él hace que salga el sol sobre malos y buenos, y que llueva sobre justos e injustos. 46 Si ustedes aman solamente a quienes los aman, ¿qué recompensa recibirán? ¿Acaso no hacen eso hasta los recaudadores de impuestos? 47 Y, si saludan a sus hermanos solamente, ¿qué de más hacen ustedes? ¿Acaso no hacen esto hasta los gentiles? 48 Por tanto, sean perfectos, así como su Padre celestial es perfecto.

M: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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HYMN OF THE DAY Son of God, Eternal Savior Christians Worship | 492

Son of God, eternal Savior, Source of life and truth and grace, Word made flesh, whose birth among us, Honors all our human race, You our head, who, throned in glory, For your own will ever plead: Fill us with your love and pity; Heal our wrongs and help our need. Come, O Christ, and reign among us, King of love and Prince of Peace; Hush the storm of strife and passion; Bid its cruel discords cease. By your patient years of toiling, By your silent hours of pain, Quench our fevered thirst for pleasure; Stem our selfish greed for gain. Bind us all as one together In your Church’s sacred fold, Weak and healthy, poor and wealthy, Sad and joyful, young and old. Is there want or pain or sorrow? Make us all the burden share. Are there spirits crushed and broken? Teach us, Lord, to soothe their care.

SERMON The Savior’s Sermon | Love Your Enemies Matthew 5:38-48

El sermón del Salvador | Amen a sus enemigos Mateo 5:38-48

APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Creo en Dios Padre todopoderoso, creado del cielo y de la tierra.

Creo en Jesucristo, su único Hijo, nuestro Señor, que fue concebido por obra del Espíritu Santo, nació de la virgen María, padeció bajo el poder de Poncio Pilato, fue crucificado, murió, y fue sepultado. Descendió al infierno. Al tercer día resucitó de entre los muertos. Subió al cielo, y está sentado a la diestra de Dios Padre todopoderoso. De ahí vendrá de nuevo a juzgar a los vivos y a los muertos.

Creo en el Espíritu Santo, la santa iglesia cristiana, la comunión de los santos, el perdón de los pecados, la resurrección del cuerpo y la vida eterna. Amén.

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OFFERING The members of Cristo Rey work together to support the work of the Lord in their community and around the world. Visitors should not feel obligated to participate. PRAYER OF THE CHURCH The pastor leads the congregation in the prayer of the church. LORD’S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga a nos tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad, así en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas como también perdonamos los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en la tentación más líbranos del mal. Porque tuyo es el reino el poder y la gloria por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

CLOSING PRAYER P: Bendito Señor, tú has causado que todas las Sagradas Escrituras fueran escritas para nuestro

aprendizaje. Concede que también podamos oírlas, leerlas, marcarlas, apredenerlas, y asimilarlas interiormente para que, mediante la paciencia y el consuelo de tu santa Palabra, podamos abrazarla y simepre mantener la bienaventurada esperanza de la vida eterna, por Jesucirsto, nuestro Señor. Blessed Lord, since you have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning, grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and take them to heart that, by the patience and comfort of your holy Word we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord

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BLESSING P: The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor † and give you peace.

CLOSING HYMN Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service

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Lord, who love in humble service bore the weight of human need, Who upon the cross, forsaken, offered mercy’s perfect deed: We, your servants, bring the worship not of voice alone, but heart, Consecrating to your purpose every gift that you impart. Hoy salimos a servirte y en tun ombre a bendecir. Jóven, Viejo, niño – todos van tu amor a recibir. Fe, salud, y dicha damos; somos Fuente de bondad, Que tu pueblo, con tu gracia, viva siempre en libertdad. Called from worship into service, forth in your great name we go To the child, the youth, the aged, love in living deeds to show. Hope and health, goodwill and comfort, counsel aid, and peace we give That your children, Lord, in freedom, may your mercy know, and live.

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