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Third Sunday of Easter

God’s Word

Acts 9:1-22 The conversion of Saul.

Psalm 30 “You have turned . . . my mourning into dancing.”

Revelation 5:1-7 “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain.”

John 21:1-19 Jesus appears to the disciples as they fish.

Collect of the Day

O God, through the humiliation of Your Son You raised up the fallen world. Grant to Your faithful people, rescued from the peril of everlasting death, perpetual gladness and eternal joys; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Theme

Jesus summons followers, leaders, rebels, and all creatures to confess the name of the Lord. Paul’s murderous persecution of Christians becomes passionate Gospel preaching. Living creatures of heaven and earth heap praise upon the Lamb of God. Disciples witness Jesus’ miraculous intervention in Word and deed. So it is with the church. We are forgiven; we are fed; we witness Jesus’ miracles; and we are called to believe the preaching of His most precious Gospel.

                                       

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Martin Luther’s Morning Prayer

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.