Readings for the Day:
Acts 2:14, 36-41: Today’s reading is the conclusion of Peter’s sermon preached following the giving of the Holy Spirit to the apostles on the day of Pentecost. The center of his preaching is the bold declaration that God has made the crucified Jesus both Lord and Christ.
I Peter 1:17-23: The imagery of exile is used to help the readers of this letter understand that they are strangers in a strange land. Christians no longer belong to this age. Through the death of Christ we belong to God, so that our focus, faith, and hope are no longer on such things as silver or gold.
Luke 24:13-35: The colorful story of Jesus’ appearance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus answer the question of how Jesus is to be recognized among us. Here, he is revealed through the scriptures and in the breaking of the bread.
‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2025 Augsburg Fortress’
Questions To Ponder:
1— What is it like to imagine that God’s ‘promise remains for them and their children’? (Acts 1:14,36-41)
2—In what ways have you experienced God hearing your voice and supplications? (Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19)
3—What details of the Emmaus story echo or deepen the meaning of the Lord’s Supper for you most? (Luke 24:13-35)
4—How do these texts speak to you today?
Prayer: O God, your Son makes himself known to all his disciples in the breaking of bread. Open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in his redeeming work. Amen.