May Readings

Sunday, May 1

Third Sunday of Easter

Readings and Psalm

• Acts 9:1-6 [7-20]
  Paul’s conversion, baptism, and preaching
• Psalm 30
  You have turned my wailing into dancing. (Ps. 30:11)
• Revelation 5:11-14
  The song of the living creatures to the Lamb
• John 21:1-19
  Jesus appears to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias

Sunday, May 8

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Readings and Psalm

• Acts 9:36-43
  Peter raises Tabitha/Dorcas from the dead
• Psalm 23
  The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. (Ps. 23:1)
• Revelation 7:9-17
  A white-robed multitude sings before the Lamb
• John 10:22-30
  Jesus promises eternal life to his sheep

Sunday, May 15

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Readings and Psalm

• Acts 11:1-18
  Peter’s vision: God give the Gentiles repentance that leads to life
• Psalm 148
  The splendor of the Lord is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
• Revelation 21:1-6
  New heaven, new earth: springs of living water in the new Jerusalem
• John 13:31-35
  Jesus gives a new commandment: Love one another as I have loved you

Sunday, May 22

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Readings and Psalm

• Acts 16:9-15
  Lydia and her household are baptized by Paul
• Psalm 67
  Let the nations be glad and sing for joy. (Ps. 67:4)
• Revelation 21:10, 22–22:5
  The Lamb is the light of the city of God
• John 14:23-29
  The Father will send the Holy Spirit
• John 5:1-9 (alternate)
  Jesus heals on the Sabbath

Sunday, May 29

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Readings and Psalm

• Acts 16:16-34
  While in prison, Paul speaks to the jailer, who is then baptized
• Psalm 97
  Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous. (Ps. 97:12)
• Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
  Blessed are those who wash their robes
• John 17:20-26
  Jesus prays that the disciples will be one and abide in his love