Songs for 2026-04-12

First Reading

They devoted themselves to the Apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the Apostles.

All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread in various houses and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

Related Songs

  1. 1. We Are Called

    Authors: Steve Fry
    CCLI #: 3176438

    Reading excerpt:

    They devoted themselves to the Apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the Apostles.

    Song excerpt:

    We are called To keep the Father’s word And mediate upon The loveliness of Jesus Christ And offer praise our sacrifice

  2. 2. Come Expecting Jesus

    Authors: John Chisum | Nancy Gordon Music
    CCLI #: 2119829

    Reading excerpt:

    All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread in various houses and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

    Song excerpt:

    Before us the table is spread Here waits the wine and here waits the bread This passage of hope the bread and the cup Here where our souls are fed

  3. 3. As We Pray

    Authors: Bob Fitts
    CCLI #: 1138633

    Reading excerpt:

    They devoted themselves to the Apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the Apostles.

    Song excerpt:

    We've been called to be a people of prayer Of fervent petition compassion and care We arise to meet this call to share The light of Your glory Your mighty deliverance The power of Your passion For people everywhere

  4. 4. The Feast Is Ready

    Authors: Graham Kendrick
    CCLI #: 190672

    Reading excerpt:

    All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread in various houses and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

    Song excerpt:

    The hungry heart He satisfies Offers the poor His paradise Now hear all heaven and earth applaud The amazing goodness of the Lord

  5. 5. As Bread That Is Broken

    Authors: Claire Cloninger | Paul Baloche
    CCLI #: 1844295

    Reading excerpt:

    All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread in various houses and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

    Song excerpt:

    As bread that is broken Use our lives As wine that is poured out A willing sacrifice Empower us Father To share the love of Christ As bread that is broken Lord Use our lives

  6. 6. God Is Now Reviving His People

    Authors: Eric Nuzum
    CCLI #: 2788779

    Reading excerpt:

    They devoted themselves to the Apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the Apostles.

    Song excerpt:

    Lift our hands up unto the Lord Raise our voice and sing Let us dance now unto the Lord He is doing mighty things

  7. 7. Gift Of Finest Wheat

    Authors: Omer Westendorf | Robert E. Kreutz
    CCLI #: 84788

    Reading excerpt:

    All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread in various houses and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

    Song excerpt:

    With joyful lips we sing to You Our praise and gratitude That You should count us worthy Lord To share this heavenly food

  8. 8. You Shall Be Clothed With Power

    Authors: Jim Cowan
    CCLI #: 833214

    Reading excerpt:

    They devoted themselves to the Apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the Apostles.

    Song excerpt:

    Go forth to all the world And tell the Good News Proclaim God's Kingdom has come Through the Triumph of His Son

  9. 9. O How Good It Is

    Authors: Martin F. Ball
    CCLI #: 1908660

    Reading excerpt:

    All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread in various houses and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

    Song excerpt:

    O how good it is When brethren dwell together Dwell together in unity O how good it is When brethren dwell together Dwell together in unity

  10. 10. God So Loved

    Authors: Marty Sampson | Matt Crocker
    CCLI #: 7102394

    Reading excerpt:

    All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread in various houses and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

    Song excerpt:

    For God so loved the world That He gave His only Son That whosoever believes will not perish They shall have eternal life

Second Reading

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: a birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith — being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire — may be found to result in praise and glory and honour when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Related Songs

  1. 1. Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty

    Authors: Bob Fitts
    CCLI #: 21480

    Reading excerpt:

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: a birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    Song excerpt:

    Father of mercy be exalted May Jesus' name be lifted high For the sacrifice of love has won my pardon And His resurrection power gives me life

  2. 2. Song For The Nations

    Authors: Chris Christensen
    CCLI #: 20340

    Reading excerpt:

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: a birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    Song excerpt:

    May we bring a word of hope to the nations A word of life to the peoples of the earth Till the whole world knows There's salvation through Your name May Your mercy flow through us

  3. 3. God So Loved

    Authors: Marty Sampson | Matt Crocker
    CCLI #: 7102394

    Reading excerpt:

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: a birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    Song excerpt:

    For God so loved the world That He gave His only Son That whosoever believes will not perish They shall have eternal life

  4. 4. Show Your Power

    Authors: Kevin Prosch
    CCLI #: 861891

    Reading excerpt:

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: a birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    Song excerpt:

    Your gospel oh Lord is the hope for our nation You are the Lord It's the power of God for our salvation You are the Lord We ask not for riches but look to the cross You are the Lord And for our inheritance give us the lost You are the Lord

  5. 5. He Is Lord

    Authors: Claire Cloninger | Linda Lee Johnson | Tom Fettke
    CCLI #: 1515225

    Reading excerpt:

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: a birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    Song excerpt:

    He is Lord He is Lord He is risen from the dead And He is Lord Ev'ry knee shall bow Ev'ry tongue confess That Jesus Christ is Lord

  6. 6. What A Beautiful Name

    Authors: Ben Fielding | Brooke Ligertwood
    CCLI #: 7068424

    Reading excerpt:

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: a birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    Song excerpt:

    Death could not hold You The veil tore before You You silence the boast of sin and grave The heavens are roaring The praise of Your glory For You are raised to life again

  7. 7. Hark The Herald Angels Sing (Mendelssohn)

    Authors: Charles Wesley | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy | W. H. Cummings
    CCLI #: 7143492

    Reading excerpt:

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: a birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    Song excerpt:

    Christ by highest heaven adored Christ the everlasting Lord Late in time behold him come Offspring of the Virgin's womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see Hail th'incarnate Deity Pleased with us in flesh to dwell Jesus our Immanuel

  8. 8. Healing Grace

    Authors: Gary Sadler | John Chisum
    CCLI #: 1375238

    Reading excerpt:

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: a birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    Song excerpt:

    Merciful God and Father Loving us like no other Hear our prayer The cry of our hearts As we come to You We acknowledge our transgressions We confess to You our sins Show us mercy and compassion Touch our lives With Your healing grace again

  9. 9. Because He Lives

    Authors: Gloria Gaither | William J. Gaither
    CCLI #: 16880

    Reading excerpt:

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: a birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    Song excerpt:

    How sweet to hold our newborn baby And feel the pride and joy he gives But greater still the calm assurance This child can face uncertain days Because Christ lives

  10. 10. You Rescued Me

    Authors: Geoff Bullock
    CCLI #: 1406011

    Reading excerpt:

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: a birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    Song excerpt:

    You rescued me and picked me up A living hope of grace revealed A life transformed in righteousness O Lord You have rescued me

Gospel

It was evening on the day Jesus rose from the dead, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”

When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”

But Thomas, who was called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.”

After eight days his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”

Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

Related Songs

  1. 1. God So Loved

    Authors: Marty Sampson | Matt Crocker
    CCLI #: 7102394

    Reading excerpt:

    Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

    Song excerpt:

    For God so loved the world That He gave His only Son That whosoever believes will not perish They shall have eternal life

  2. 2. Come Holy Spirit

    Authors: Aylyn Yu | Tony Yu
    CCLI #: 4440352

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”

    Song excerpt:

    That I may bring Your love and peace To all the earth

  3. 3. Let Your Living Water Flow

    Authors: John Watson
    CCLI #: 70572

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”

    Song excerpt:

    Jesus Jesus Jesus (sing to the Father) Father Father Father (Holy Spirit) Spirit Spirit Spirit

  4. 4. He Is Lovely

    Authors: Bob Fitts
    CCLI #: 19210

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”

    Song excerpt:

    I can see that you love Jesus first It's plain to see And that you sit close And hear His heartbeat For in your eyes I see shining love That speaks so clear And I can hear them saying so sweetly

  5. 5. Breathe On Me

    Authors: B. B. McKinney | Edwin Hatch
    CCLI #: 53087

    Reading excerpt:

    When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”

    Song excerpt:

    Holy Spirit breathe on me My stubborn will subdue Teach me in words of living flame What Christ would have me do

  6. 6. With All I Am

    Authors: Reuben Morgan
    CCLI #: 4257734

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”

    Song excerpt:

    Jesus I believe in You Jesus I belong to You You're the reason that I live The reason that I sing With all I am

  7. 7. No Eye Has Seen

    Authors: Ed Kerr | Paul Baloche
    CCLI #: 1121925

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”

    Song excerpt:

    (For) No eye has seen no ear has heard No mind has conceived What the Lord has prepared But by His Spirit He has revealed His plan to those who love Him

  8. 8. The Jesus Way

    Authors: Jonathan Smith | Phil Wickham
    CCLI #: 7217888

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”

    Song excerpt:

    If you curse me then I will bless you If you hurt me I will forgive And if you hate me then I will love you I choose the Jesus way

  9. 9. Come Expecting Jesus

    Authors: John Chisum | Nancy Gordon Music
    CCLI #: 2119829

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”

    Song excerpt:

    I come expecting Jesus to meet me in this place I come expecting Jesus to meet me in this place

  10. 10. I Believe There Is More

    Authors: Claire Cloninger | Don Moen
    CCLI #: 5318397

    Reading excerpt:

    Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”

    Song excerpt:

    Lord I believe Lord I believe

Psalm

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever. or Alleluia!

Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”

I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation. There are glad songs of victory in the tents of the righteous.

The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Related Songs

  1. 1. Forever

    Authors: Chris Tomlin
    CCLI #: 3148428

    Reading excerpt:

    Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever. or Alleluia!

    Song excerpt:

    Give thanks to the Lord Our God and King His love endures forever For He is good He is above all things His love endures forever Sing praise sing praise

  2. 2. Thank You Lord

    Authors: Don Moen | Paul Baloche
    CCLI #: 4220833

    Reading excerpt:

    Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever. or Alleluia!

    Song excerpt:

    Thank You Lord thank You Lord

  3. 3. Great Is Your Mercy

    Authors: Don Moen
    CCLI #: 289693

    Reading excerpt:

    Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”

    Song excerpt:

    Your promises are ageless Your love will never end For a thousand generations Your covenant will stand Showing grace and mercy To those who fear Your name Establishing Your righteousness and praise

  4. 4. You Rescued Me

    Authors: Geoff Bullock
    CCLI #: 1406011

    Reading excerpt:

    I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation. There are glad songs of victory in the tents of the righteous.

    Song excerpt:

    You rescued me and picked me up A living hope of grace revealed A life transformed in righteousness O Lord You have rescued me

  5. 5. How Good It Is

    Authors: Danny Chambers
    CCLI #: 395484

    Reading excerpt:

    Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever. or Alleluia!

    Song excerpt:

    O we give thanks unto our Savior And with a heart of gratitude We give Him praise His mercy shall endure forever And I will worship Him All of my days

  6. 6. Goodness Of God

    Authors: Ben Fielding | Brian Johnson | Ed Cash | Jason Ingram | Jenn Johnson
    CCLI #: 7117726

    Reading excerpt:

    Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever. or Alleluia!

    Song excerpt:

    I love You Lord Oh Your mercy never fails me All my days I've been held in Your hands From the moment that I wake up Until I lay my head I will sing of the goodness of God

  7. 7. Trading My Sorrows

    Authors: Darrell Evans
    CCLI #: 2574653

    Reading excerpt:

    I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation. There are glad songs of victory in the tents of the righteous.

    Song excerpt:

    I am pressed but not crushed Persecuted not abandoned Struck down but not destroyed I am blessed beyond the curse For His promise will endure That His joy's gonna be my strength Though the sorrow may last for the night His joy comes with the morning

  8. 8. You Are My Hiding Place

    Authors: Michael Ledner
    CCLI #: 21442

    Reading excerpt:

    I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation. There are glad songs of victory in the tents of the righteous.

    Song excerpt:

    I will trust in You Let the weak say I am strong In the strength of the Lord

  9. 9. God Is My Refuge

    Authors: Dan Turner
    CCLI #: 794676

    Reading excerpt:

    I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation. There are glad songs of victory in the tents of the righteous.

    Song excerpt:

    So I will lift my eyes Unto the mountains from whence comes my help From the Lord enthroned on high He is my rock and my salvation I’ll stand firm

  10. 10. Let Us Exalt His Name

    Authors: Jim Berlucchi
    CCLI #: not in CCLI

    Reading excerpt:

    Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”

    Song excerpt:

    Let us exalt His name together forever. I sought the Lord; He heard me and delivered me from my fears. Let us exalt His name together forever. Oh, sing His praises. Magnify the Lord.