No one was saying "He is risen indeed" the first Easter. Rather there was fear and confusion summarized in the Gospel of Luke by the word "marveling." There are many today who also marvel-if God loves us and is all powerful why are there accidents, illnesses and death. While we can't answer that question, as the answer is different for each person and situation, on the basis of the Easter story there are definitely two comforting things that can be said. We will look at the unique words of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke and how they give faith to the marveling.

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Romans 5:8-11
Psalm 148
Acts 5:12 –32
Revelation 1:4–18
John 20:19 –31


Songs and Hymns:
- Lift High the Cross: Tune: Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875–1947; Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875–1947; Text: George W. Kitchin, 1827–1912; rev. Michael R. Newbolt, 1874–1956, alt.; (sts. ref–5): tr. Leopoldo Gros, 1925–2013; © 1974 Hope Publishing Co.; Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.
- Jesus Loves Me: Text by Anna B. Warner; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune are in the public domain.
- By Faith: Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Stuart Townend, © 2009 Thankyou Music, © Getty Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.
- We Believe: Matthew Hooper, Richie Fike, Travis Ryan; © Integrity Worship Music; © Integrity's Praise! Music; © Life Worship; © Travis Ryan Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
- My Faith Looks Up to Thee: Text: Ray Palmer, 1808–87; Tune: Lowell Mason, 1792–1872; Text and tune: Public domain.
- Merciful God: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend; © 2006 Thankyou Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
- Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness: Text by Rusty Edwards, © 1987 Hope Publishing Co.; used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220; tune by The Sacred Harp, 1844, public domain.
- Go, My Children, with My Blessing: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919–2008, © 1983 Concordia Publishing House; Tune: Welsh, 18th cent.; Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.

Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

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