The Small Catechism – part 225

Scripture Text: Exodus 6:1

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From the Word: And the Lord said to Moses, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh; for by a strong hand he will let them go, and by a forceful power he will drive them out of his land.” (Exodus 6:1)

From the Confessions: The Small Catechism, Holy Communion

What is the benefit of such eating and drinking?

It is pointed out in these words: “Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.” Through these words the forgiveness of sin, life, and salvation are given to us in the Sacrament, for where there is forgiveness of sin, there is also life and salvation.

Pulling It Together: The Lord is still driving us out of the land of slavery, not a three-day journey (Ex 5:3), but a full six days into the wilderness, to feast with the Lord. At his holy table, we see the power of God’s hand at work, always moving us out of the wily pharaoh’s land of sin, and into the graceland of Christ Jesus. In the Sacrament, the Lord gives us forgiveness of sins, and in doing so, eternal life and salvation.

Prayer: Remove us from this land of isolation, Lord, that we may go into your wilderness and feast. Amen.

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