We have entered the season of living the resurrection! This is a season to celebrate. I remember listening to a lecture a few years back by the New Testament scholar N.T. Wright. As an Anglican, used to following the Christian calendar, he was all for observing Lent as a season of repentance and a reminder of our sin. 

But at the same time, he noted, once Easter arrives we should be partying! Remembering that Christ has conquered death, and He has sent the promised Spirit to empower His church, we now have the joy of celebrating the new life that comes as a result of Jesus’ death and resurrection. If ever anyone had a reason to celebrate, it is Jesus’ bride, the church.

In that vein, we hope you get to celebrate the resurrection for the next forty days. Our highlighted texts come primarily from the Psalms, with two weeks towards the end in Acts. Each week speaks to the joy of being God’s beloved children, guided by the good shepherd.

Stuart R. Strachan Jr.

• Summary of the Text
• Key Quote
• Key Illustration 
• More Illustration and Quote Themes
• Liturgical Elements

• April 4: Easter Sunday: John 20:1-18
• April 11: 2nd Sunday of Easter: Psalm 133
• April 18: 3rd Sunday of Easter: Psalm 4
• April 25: 4th Sunday of Easter: Psalm 23
• May 2: 5th Sunday of Easter: Psalm 22:25-31
• May 9: 6th Sunday of Easter: Psalm 98
• May 16: 7th Sunday of Easter, Ascension of the Lord Day: Acts 1:1-11
• May 23: Pentecost Sunday: Acts 2:1-21