During the last two years, we have had the opportunity to read through the Old and New Testament as part of our daily devotions. For this year, I thought we might try something a little easier but just as edifying. Every week in the bulletin on the back of the Propers sheet for that Sunday, there will be a devotion entitled Prepare for Next Sunday. This devotion will include the Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel lessons for the coming Sunday and a few questions and answers for each reading. Each lesson will include either the Hymn of the Day, Opening Hymn, or Closing Hymn for the coming Sunday. There will also be a short portion from Luther’s Small Catechism which you may review throughout the week. By meditating on these devotions ahead of time, you will be better prepared for the coming Sunday and more engaged in worship.
Third Sunday of Easter
Gospel Reading – Luke 24:13-35
1. Why were the two disciples on the road to Emmaus perplexed? v. 13-24
They hoped Jesus would redeem Israel but he was crucified, buried & missing 2. How does Jesus relieve their quandary and instruct them? v. 25-27
Jesus explains from the OT prophecies his suffering & death before glory.
3. How did the two disciples finally recognize Jesus? v. 28-32
After He opened the Scriptures to them & broke bread (Word & Sacrament).
Hymn of the Day – LSB 476 – Who Are You Who Walk in Sorrow
First Reading – Acts 2:14, 36-41
1. After Peter convicts the crowds with the Law, what does he preach? v.36-38
The Gospel, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins.
2. Who is baptism, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and forgiveness for? v. 39
For the Jews, for children, and for all Gentiles whom God calls by the Gospel.
3. What was the result of Peter’s preaching? v. 41
By the power of the Holy Spirit, 3000 people received the Gospel message and were baptized.
Opening Hymn – LSB 483 – With High Delight Let Us Unite
Epistle Reading – 1 Peter 1:17-25
1. How were we ransomed from our inherited, sinful nature and ways? v.18-19
Not with gold or silver, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb w/o spot
2. In whom do we put our faith and hope? v. 20-21
In God who manifested Himself in Christ and raised Him from the dead.
3. How are we born again spiritually? v. 22-25
Through the imperishable, living, and abiding word of the Gospel of God.
Closing Hymn – LSB 474 – Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen
Catechism Meditation – Christian Questions with Their Answers
Prepared by Dr. Martin Luther for those who intend to go to the Sacrament
9. What has Christ done for you that you trust in Him?
He died for me and shed His blood for me on the cross for the forgiveness of sins.
10. Did the Father also die for you?
He did not. The Father is God only, as is the Holy Spirit; but the Son is both true God and true man. He died for me and shed His blood for me.
11. How do you know this?
From the holy Gospel, from the words instituting the Sacrament, and by His body and blood given me as a pledge in the Sacrament.
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