Services:  10: 15AM
Holy Communion Each Sunday
 
Easter Theme:  The Pierced Hand Of The LORD…
 
 
 
 
 
 

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

27 April 2025
 
 

First Reading                                      Acts 5:12–32

Second Reading                                   Revelation 1:4–18

Gospel                                                John 20:19–31

 

That You May Believe and Have Life in His Name

 

On the Lord ’s Day, St. John the apostle was given a revelation of the Lord  Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God, the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last. He is the Living One, the firstborn of the dead (Rev. 1:5). He died for all people, and behold, He is alive forevermore! Therefore, He has the keys of Death and Hades (Rev. 1:18). For His death atoned for sin and conquered death, and in His resurrection He opened the kingdom of heaven to us. The sharp two-edged sword of His mouth (Rev. 1:16) calls you to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, that by such faith you may have life in his name (John 20:31). To that end, He sends His ministers of the Word, as the Father sent Him, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins (Acts 5:31).

 

Sermon:  The Pierced Hand Of Our LORD Is Evidence He Is Risen