Sharper Iron — God’s Gift of Marriage – The Rite of Holy Matrimony: What God Joins Together

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The Rite of Holy Matrimony in Lutheran Service Book begins with a pastoral address that lays out the goodness and purposes of God’s gift of marriage. Scripture readings and music center the service as worship in the name of the Triune God, whose blessing the husband and wife seek. As the man and the woman make promises to each other, God is the One who joins them together. The congregation offers prayers for the particular couple and all husbands and wives in confidence that God hears and answers according to His promise.

Rev. Mark Squire, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study the Rite of Holy Matrimony from Lutheran Service Book.

To learn more about Immanuel Lutheran, visit immanuelsta.org