THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 1, 2022
AS WE GATHER
God’s Word is always effective; we cannot truly hear it and remain as we were. What a revelation! Today’s Scripture Readings all reflect this truth. In Acts, Saul, once responsible for the stoning of Stephen, is changed into the apostle Paul, the human author of much of the New Testament. In the vision in Revelation, John’s sorrow is drowned out by the hosts of heaven as they praise the Lamb who is worthy to receive all our praise. And in the Gospel, Peter is forgiven for his weak faith on Holy Thursday and given the gracious invitation to follow his Lord. Now it is our turn to be changed—into people freed from sin and death to serve our living Lord.
BIBLE READINGS
FIRST READING: Acts 9:1–22 (The conversion of Saul)
EPISTLE READING: Revelation 5: 1–14 (The scroll and the Lamb)
HOLY GOSPEL: John 21:1–14 (Jesus appears to seven disciples and restores Peter.)