The Lectionary

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Introduction

A lectionary, if you're new to the term, is simply a pattern of readings from the bible. In Methodism we are on a three year pattern which takes us through the whole bible in that time, with one set of readings each week. This allows us to read all of the bible and make sure that we are learning from all of it rather than just from our 'favourite passages' and allows us to ensure that we appreciate and digest the whole thing.

The readings below are for the upcoming months. If you are new to the Christian faith and don't have a bible, do drop into one of our churches on a Sunday morning and we'll help you get hold of one.


 

LECTIONARY FOR 3rd SEPTEMBER – 26th NOVEMBER 2023

YEAR A

 

3 Sept - 22nd in Ordinary Time

Continuous

Exodus 3: 1-15

Psalm 105: 1-6, 23-26, 45c

Romans 12: 9-21

Matthew 16: 21-28

Related

Jeremiah 15: 15-21

Psalm 26: 1-8

Romans 12: 9-21

Matthew 16: 21-28

 

10 Sept - 23rd in Ordinary Time

Continuous

Exodus 12: 1-14

Psalm 149

Romans 13: 8-14

Matthew 18: 15-20

Related

Ezekiel 33: 7-11

Psalm 119: 33-40

Romans 13: 8-14

Matthew 18: 15-20

17 Sept - 24th in Ordinary Time

Continuous

Exodus 14: 19-31

Psalm 114

or Canticle: Exodus 15: 1b -11, 20-21

Romans 14: 1-12

Matthew 18: 21-35

Related

Genesis 50: 15-21

Psalm 103: (1-7) 8-13

Romans 14: 1-12

Matthew 18: 21-35

24 Sept - 25th in Ordinary Time

Continuous

Exodus 16: 2-15

Psalm 105: 1-6, 37-45

Philippians 1: 21-30

Matthew 20: 1-16

Related

Jonah 3: 10 – 4: 11

Psalm 145: 1-8

Philippians 1: 21-30

Matthew 20: 1-16

1 Oct - 26th in Ordinary Time

Continuous

Exodus 17: 1-7

Psalm 78: 1-4, 12-16

Philippians 2: 1-13

Matthew 21: 23-32

Related

Ezekiel 18: 1-4, 25-32

Psalm 25: 1-9

Philippians 2: 1-13

Matthew 21: 23-32

8 Oct - 27th in Ordinary Time

Continuous

Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-9, 12-20

Psalm 19

Philippians 3: 4b -14

Matthew 21: 33-46

Related

Isaiah 5: 1-7

Psalm 80: 7-15

Philippians 3: 4b -14

Matthew 21: 33-46

15 Oct - 28th in Ordinary Time

Continuous

Exodus 32: 1-14

Psalm 106: 1-6, 19-23

Philippians 4: 1-9

Matthew 22: 1-14

Related

Isaiah 25: 1-9

Psalm 23

Philippians 4: 1-9

Matthew 22: 1-14

22 Oct - 29th in Ordinary Time

Continuous

Exodus 33: 12-23

Psalm 99

1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10

Matthew 22: 15-22

Related

Isaiah 45: 1-7

Psalm 96: 1-9 (10-13)

1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10

Matthew 22: 15-22

29 Oct - 30th in Ordinary Time

Continuous

Deuteronomy 34: 1-12

Psalm 90: 1-6, 13-17

1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8

Matthew 22: 34-46

Related

Leviticus 19: 1-2, 15-18

Psalm 1

1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8

Matthew 22: 34-46

All Saints 1 Nov

Revelation 7: 9-17

Psalm 34: 1-10, 22

1 John 3: 1-3

Matthew 5: 1-12

5 Nov - 31st in Ordinary Time

Continuous

Joshua 3: 7-17

Psalm 107: 1-7, 33-37

1 Thessalonians 2: 9-13

Matthew 23: 1-12

Related

Micah 3: 5-12

Psalm 43

1 Thessalonians 2: 9-13

Matthew 23: 1-12

12 Nov - 32nd in Ordinary Time

Continuous

Joshua 24: 1-3a, 14-25

Psalm 78: 1-7

1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18

Matthew 25: 1-13

Related

Wisdom of Solomon 6: 12-16

or Amos 5: 18-24

Canticle: Wisdom of Solomon 6: 17-20

or Psalm 70

1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18

Matthew 25: 1-13

or for REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Isaiah 25: 1-9 or Isaiah 52: 7-12 or Micah 4: 1-8

Psalm 9: 9-20 or Psalm 46

Romans 8: 31-35, 37-39 or Revelation 22: 1-5

Matthew 5: 1-12 or Matthew 5: 43-48 or John 15: 9-17

19 Nov - 33rd in Ordinary Time

Continuous

Judges 4: 1-7

Psalm 123

1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11

Matthew 25: 14-30

Related

Zephaniah 1: 7, 12-18

Psalm 90: 1-8 (9-11) 12

1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11

Matthew 25: 14-30

26 Nov - Sunday before Advent

Christ the King

Continuous/Related

Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24

Psalm 95: 1-7a

or Psalm 100

Ephesians 1: 15-23

Matthew 25: 31-46

 

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