Readings for the Day:
Acts 10:34-43: Peter’s sermon, delivered at the home of Cornelius, a Roman army officer, is a summary of the essential message of Christianity: Everyone who believes in Jesus, whose life, death, and resurrection fulfilled the words of the prophets, ‘receives forgiveness of sins through his name.’
Colossians 3:1-4:  Easter means new life for us as it first meant new life for Christ.  His resurrection reshapes the entire focus and motivation for our lives since we are now hidden with the risen Christ in God.
Matthew 28:1-1:  Sorrow gives way to ‘fear and great joy’ when two women are sent by an angel to proclaim the good news: Jesus is risen!
 ‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2025 Augsburg Fortress’
Questions To Ponder:
1— How is it important to you this Easter that Jesus truly embodies God?  (Acts 10:34-43) 
2—How is God a shelter for you? (Colossians 3:1-4)
3—How do you understand the supernatural elements of the resurrection account? (Matthew 28:1-10)
4—How do these texts speak to you today?

Prayer:  God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life.  Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ, and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life with you. Amen.