Resurrection of Our Lord – Easter Day
Theme of the Day: He Lives to Take Me from Death to Life
Without the resurrection of Jesus, death would appear permanent. No one would have come back from the dead to explain what happens after death. Jesus told his disciples what would happen. But they were slow to believe the Easter truth. God ensured that his people had witnesses to assure that Jesus did not remain dead.
He lives, and it makes a difference! I too shall live. Death has become a pathway into paradise. Jesus has already made me spiritually alive by giving me faith in his resurrection. In every possible way, Jesus takes me from death to life.
Matthew 28:1-10
Jonah 2:2-9
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Psalm 118A.
438 – Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
439 – Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands
441 – I Know that My Redeemer Lives
444 – Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won
461 – He Is Arisen! Glorious Word!
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, by the glorious resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, you conquered death and opened the gate to eternal life. Grant that we, who have been raised with him through Baptism, may walk in newness of life and ever rejoice in the hope of sharing his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be dominion and praise now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. Alleluia.