9 - 15 April 2023
Worship Together
9 - 15 April 2023
With fear and great joy
Matthew 28.1-10Two women, disciples of Jesus, visit his tomb once the sabbath is over. They find the tomb empty, and experience both fear and joy. They are sent by an angel to tell the rest of the disciples that Jesus is raised. As they run, they fleetingly meet Jesus himself, who repeats the angel’s message.
Most, if not all, of us know the feeling of being at rock bottom; this is the experience of the two women in today’s Gospel story. Jesus had died a cruel death and they go to prepare his body for burial. What they are not prepared for is the sudden change from despair and fear to great joy
This week we explore the dynamic of our response to the resurrection.
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Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Easter Day Year A
Acts 10.34-43
Psalm 118.1-2,14-24
Colossians 3.1-4
Matthew 28.1-10
Find more resources on these readings
- Easter Day focused on Matthew 28.1-10 (2020)
- Easter Day focused on Matthew 28.1-10 (2017)
- Easter Day focused on John 20.1-18 (2014)
- Easter Day focused on John 20.1-18 (2011)
- Easter Day focused on Matthew 28.1-10 (2008)
- Easter Day focused on John 20.1-18 and Matthew 28.1-10 (2005)