First Sunday of End Time—Reformation Sunday

Lessons and Psalm:
Daniel 6:10-12,16-23
Galatians 5:1-6
Matthew 10:16-23
Psalm 46

Supplemental Lectionary:

2 Timothy 4:9-18

Prayer of the Day:

Gracious Lord, our refuge and strength, pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your Word, protect and comfort them in all temptations, defend them against all their enemies, and bestow on the Church your saving peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. If you continue in my Word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. Alleluia. (John 8:31,32)

Hymn of the Day:
200, 201 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Color: Red

Second Sunday of End Time—Last Judgment

Lessons and Psalm:
Daniel 7:9, 10
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:31-46
Psalm 90

Supplemental Lectionary:

Romans 2:2-11

Prayer of the Day:

Lord God Almighty, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit that we may always look forward to the end of this present evil age and to the day of your righteous judgment. Keep us steadfast in true and living faith and present us at last holy and blameless before you; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. Watch, therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. Alleluia. (Matthew 24:42)

Hymn of the Day:
209 Day of Wrath, Oh, Day of Mourning

Color: Red

Third Sunday of End Time—Saints Triumphant

Lessons and Psalm:
Isaiah 52:1-6
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13
Psalm 84

Supplemental Lectionary:

Ezekiel 37:15-28

Revelation 19:1-19

Prayer of the Day:

Almighty God and Savior, you have set the final day and hour when we shall be delivered from this world of sin and death. Keep us ever watchful for the coming of your Son that we may sit with him and all your holy ones at the marriage feast in heaven; through your Son, Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. They are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple. Alleluia. (Revelation 7:15a)

Hymn of the Day:
206 Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying

Color: White

Last Sunday of End Time—Christ the King

Lessons and Psalm:
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 23, 24
1 Corinthians 15:20-28
Matthew 27:27-31
Psalm 47

Prayer of the Day:

Lord Jesus Christ, by your victory you have broken the power of the evil one. Fill our hearts with joy and peace as we look with hope to that day when every creature in heaven and earth will acclaim you King of kings and Lord of lords to your unending praise and glory; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. I am the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Alleluia. (Revelation 22:13)

Hymn of the Day:
217 The Head that Once Was Crowned

Color: White