We are not here today as Cain was or as the Pharisee was saying, “God, thank you I’m not like other sinners.” No, we’re here as the tax collector, “God, make atonement for my sins.” “God, take my sins away.” And God does. We are murderers. And that’s exactly who God’s grace is for. Bring all your jealousy and hatred and contempt - murder to the One who put it all to death on the cross.

And exchange all that sin for His good and gracious love. Here at this altar is the atonement for your sins. His very body and blood. You are forgiven. Justified. And, like the tax collector, you may go home in peace. Thank you, Lord, that you have made us who we are—forgiven sinners. Thank you, Lord, that you have shown us what real and true love is—not showing contempt or jealousy—but loving and serving as You have loved us. Laying down our lives for our friends.

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Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person!

Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​

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