Theme of the Day: He Lives to Give Me Proof and Peace
Without the resurrection of Jesus, I would have to wonder whether anything he said was true. Thomas had been taught and trained by Christ himself. He heard Jesus predict his death and resurrection. Even after hearing the eyewitness testimony of friends, Thomas still had doubts about the resurrection of Jesus.
But he lives, and it makes a difference. Today I have great comfort as someone with doubts about Christ’s promises in my life. Jesus engages me with continuing assurances in Word and sacrament. I have proof. I have peace.
John 20:19-31
Acts 2:14a,22-32
1 Peter 1:3-9
Psalm 16A
468 – These Things Did Thomas Count as Real
456 – O Sons and Daughters of the King
464 – I Am Content! My Jesus Lives Again
452 – The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done
462 – Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain
Prayer of the Day: O risen Lord, you came to your disciples and took away their fears with your word of peace. Come to us also by Word and sacrament, and banish our fears with the comforting assurance of your abiding presence; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. Alleluia.