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Lectionary Readings for January 2012
January 8
Baptism of Our Lord
Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11
January 15, 2012
1 Samuel 3:1-10 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 John 1:43-51.
January 22, 2012
Jonah 5:1-5, 10 Psalm 62:5-12 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20
Januar 29, 2012
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111
Mark 1:21-28 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Who Picks the Sunday Bible Readings?
We use the Revised Common Lectionary, which is widely used by Lutheran churches, as well as other denominations. Each Sunday's readings generally include an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, a reading from one of the
Epistles (the books written as letters to the early churches by apostles),
and a reading from one of the Gospels (the books about Jesus' life
and ministry). We choose 2 or 3 of these readings which are tied together around a common
theme. That theme is supported by the pastor's message and the
day's hymns so that an overall message may be presented for the
day. The lectionary readings run in three cycles, which each
focus on a different Gospel (the Gospel according to John is
used in all three years). A new cycle year begins at Advent (around
the end of November). The readings for the day are printed in
our church bulletin so that you may read along, take notes, and/or
take the scripture home for further study. Lectionary readings
help individual churches reliably present an overall picture
of the Gospel message, while allowing them to add their own local
flavor through the sermon and music for the day.
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