Spirit of Life, fill me with gladness and joy to celebrate Jesus the Lord who is alive today and invites me into relationship and collaborative mission.
Option 1:
Scripture: Luke 24:9-12
Reflection: Enter the scene. What words, phrases, or images stand out to you the most? What might God be showing you? How has resurrection affected you?
Option 2:
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Reflection: Enter the scene with your senses. Where are you in the story? How does this encounter deepen your understanding of who Jesus is?
Option 3:
Reflection: Spend some time contemplating the words to the song “Now the Green Blade Riseth.” How has this been true in your own life? Talk with God about it. Close by singing it with a spirit of joy (music here).
Option 4:
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Reflection: Contemplate the hope of your own resurrection
Option 5:
Art Reflection: Contemplate this image of Jesus’s post-resurrection appearance: Supper at Emmaus by Caravaggio. What stands out to you?
Option 6:
Repetition of one of the days for this week.
Reviewing the Week:
Look back on the past week. What stands out to you the most as you have prayed and reflected on encountering the Risen Christ? Talk with God about your reflections.