Theme of the Day: He Lives to Restore My Hope
Without the resurrection of Jesus, I would have little hope for the future. That’s how the disciples felt after this death. “We hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel” (Luke 24:19). Their hope for a better life had died along with Jesus.
But he lives, and it makes a difference. My hope for the future is restored. I have victory over the feeling of hopelessness, because the one who heals me and gives me a better life is himself alive. He lives to restore my hope.
Luke 24:13-35
Acts 2:14a,32-41
1 Peter 1:17-21
Psalm 116A
980 – Who Are You Who Walk in Sorrow
459 – Christ the Lord Is Risen Again
445 – He’s Risen, He’s Risen
460 – Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
458 – Christ Is Arisen
Prayer of the Day: O God, by the humiliation of your Son, you lifted up this fallen world from the despair of death. By his resurrection to life, grant your faithful people gladness of heart and the hope of eternal joys; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us? Alleluia.
980 – Who Are You Who Walk in Sorrow
459 – Christ the Lord Is Risen Again
445 – He’s Risen, He’s Risen
460 – Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
458 – Christ Is Arisen