The scripture readings are 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 and Romans 8:37-39. 1 Cor 15: 54_The bodies we now have are weak and can die. But they will be changed into bodies that are eternal. Then the Scriptures will come true, “Death has lost the battle! 55_Where is its victory? Where is its sting?” Rom 8:37_In everything we have won more than a victory because of Christ who loves us. 38_I am sure that nothing can separate us from God’s love-- not life or death, not angels or spirits, not the present or the future, 39_and not powers above or powers below. Nothing in all creation can separate us from God’s love for us in Christ Jesus our Lord!