Theme of the Day: Exactly What I Need: Life
I recognize the danger of death. I am tempted to wonder whether my life was worth it if I do not leave a legacy or live on in the memories of my loved ones after I die. When my soul separates from my body, will I also be eternally separated from God in hell? Jesus promises much better. He promises life. One day I will be reunited with my believing loved ones, both soul and body. I will live with Jesus forever in eternity. Jesus raised people from the dead to prove his power over death. That’s exactly the power I need.
John 11:17-27,38-45
2 Kings 4:17-37
Romans 8:11-19
Psalm 130A
846 – I Know of a Sleep in Jesus’ Name
571 – O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth
396 – Christ, the Life of All the Living
700 – Draw Us to Thee
Prayer of the Day: Eternal God and Father, help us to remember Jesus, who obeyed your will and bore the cross for our salvation, that through his anguish, pain, and death we may receive the forgiveness of sins, victory over the grave, and finally inherit eternal life; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will live, even though they die.