Sexagesima

The three Sundays before Lent teach us three things about salvation. Last week we considered that salvation operates by grace. This week we learn that salvation takes place by the word of God. We listen to the Parable of the Sower. Jesus’ Word has the mysterious power to create faith and cause it to increase.

Let not the sly satanic foe
This holy seed remove,
But give it root in ev’ry heart
To bring forth fruits of love. (LSB #577.2)