Brothers and sisters, Christ is risen! The Easter season continues. Each Sunday, the first day of each week, is an opportunity to come together to share in the benefits of forgiveness and eternal life we have been given through Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Sunday April 7th we will worship following the liturgy of Divine Service Setting One beginning on page 151 in the LSB hymnal.
Hymns chosen for the day are #469 Christ the Lord is Risen Today; 471 O Sons and Daughters of the King; #636 Soul Adorn Yourself with Gladness; and #486 If Christ Had Not Been Raised From Death.
Scripture readings for the day are Psalm 148:1-14; Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 1:1-2:2; and John 20:19-31.
The Gospel reading from John’s account highlights the forgiveness and peace we have been given by Jesus. Jesus’ blood was shed as a sacrifice to atone for the sin of each of us. Rising from the dead He promises eternal life to you. Such gifts can be difficult to believe. We would like visible proof. Jesus gives His Word shown to be true by His victory over the grave. Pray that all people would be led to trust Jesus’ words and have eternal life in His name.
The other Scripture readings for the day describe some of the responses to this gift of forgiveness and peace. Among the responses are fellowship with other Christians and a loving concern for them, living life in the “light” rather than in ‘darkness’, and assurance that Jesus still advocates for us even when we sin. Jesus died for your sin, and for the sin of every person. All sin has been paid for. I urge you not to miss out on the benefits He gives. Jesus is the one we should unify around. Psalm 148 invites you to join with all creation in praising God as He continue to deliver and restore all things.
COLLECT: Almighty merciful God, grant that we who celebrated the Lord’s resurrection may by your grace demonstrate in our life and confess in our conversation that Jesus is Lord and God; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Please let me know of you have any prayer requests or questions about Sunday’s Scripture readings. God bless you. Pastor Boster
Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
