Lectionary

We use the Revised Common Lectionary, a list of Bible readings used by many churches and denominations around the world.

The specific readings, the reflection that begins our worship, and a guiding question for this season are below.

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2017 – Lent: Is God with Us? Is God Among Us?

March 1                                 

Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

Psalm 51:1-17

2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

 

March 5                                 

Genesis 2:15‑17; 3:1‑7

Psalm 32

Romans 5:12‑19

Matthew 4:1‑11

 

March 12                               

Genesis 12:1‑4a

Psalm 121

Romans 4:1‑5, 13‑17

John 3:1‑17

 

March 19                               

Exodus 17:1‑7

Psalm 95

Romans 5:1‑11

John 4:5‑42

 

March 26                               

1 Samuel 16:1‑13

Psalm 23

Ephesians 5:8‑14

John 9:1‑41

April 2

Ezekiel 37:1‑14

Psalm 130

Romans 8:6‑11

John 11:1‑45

 

April 9                                    

Liturgy of the Palms

Matthew 21:1-11

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

Liturgy of the Passion

Isaiah 50:4‑9a

Psalm 31:9‑16

Philippians 2:5‑11

Matthew 26:14‑27:66

 

April 13                                  

Maundy Thursday

Exodus 12:1-14

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

 

April 16                                  

Easter

Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Colossians 3:1-4

John 20:1-18

Readings are available on the Internet at http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu