Reading of the Law of God
And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially
according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time
of your exile, knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited
from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but
with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
1 Peter 1.17-19
Confession of Sin
Our Father, we admit to You that we are not as careful as we
should be when it comes to how we conduct our lives. By our carelessness, we do
not honor the precious blood of Christ. We know that You will evaluate each of
us accordingly. We ask that You might be gracious again and forgive us this sin.
We also ask that Your Spirit might make us more careful in conducting ourselves
in ways that are fitting for disciples of Christ. Grant us our requests for
Jesus’ sake. Amen.
Declaration of Pardon
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and
abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his
anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us
according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so
great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is
from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. Psalm 103.8-12