First Sunday in Lent, Revised Common Lectionary, Year A. Jesus faces three tests in the wilderness. In this year with Matthew 25, we might ask: How are we tempted to deny God’s providence (systemic poverty), to rely on power and privilege (structural racism), or to worship things other than God (congregational vitality)? Reader: Rachel Sutphin. Musicians: David Gambrell and Phillip Morgan. Music: "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" and "Jesus, Be with Us."
