Daily Scripture Readings
Wednesday, May 4
Isaiah 6:1-8 / Luke 5:1-11 / Psalm 121
Thursday, May 5
Ezekiel 11:1-25 / Revelation 5:1-10 / Psalm 23
Friday, May 6
Ezekiel 20:39-44 / Revelation 6:1—7:4 / Psalm 23
Saturday, May 7
Ezekiel 28:25-26 / Luke 12:29-32 / Psalm 23
Monday, May 9
Ezekiel 37:15-28 / Revelation 15:1-4 / Psalm 100
Tuesday, May 10
Ezekiel 45:1-9 / Acts 9:32-35 / Psalm 100
4th Sunday of Easter
Introduction
The gift of new life, of eternal life, is the gift of the risen Christ. It is the promise of Jesus. It was true for Dorcas in Joppa. It was true for those “who have come out of the great ordeal” in the Revelation vision. It is true for us and for all the baptized: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Prayer of the Day
O God of peace, you brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great shepherd of the sheep. By the blood of your eternal covenant, make us complete in everything good that we may do your will, and work among us all that is well-pleasing in your sight, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Scripture for Sunday – May 8
Acts 9:36-43
Reading Introduction – Dorcas was a faithful and devoted woman of charity in the community of Joppa. Her kindness and her work with clothing were well-known, especially to the widows in town. When she fell ill and died, Peter raised her back to life through the power of prayer.
Psalm 23
Reading Introduction – The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. (Ps. 23:1)
Revelation 7:9-17
Reading Introduction – Christ is the shepherd who leads his faithful to springs of the water of life. Christ is also the lamb who vanquishes sin and suffering.
John 10:22-30
Reading Introduction – Jesus responds to questions about his identity with the remarkable claim that he and the Father are one. Those who understand this are his sheep; they hear his voice, follow, and will never be snatched from his hand.