Here are the lectionary readings for December. This is a great basis for Bible study because reading the lectionary provides readings from both the Old and New Testament. We hope they become part of your regular worship and prayer time.
February 5, Ordinary 5 Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39
February 12, Ordinary 6 2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45
February 19, Transfiguration of the Lord 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9
February 26, Lent 1 Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 2 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15
The primary intent of the lectionary is to encourage a disciplined reading of the whole range of the biblical witness in worship. A lectionary (from the Latin lectio for “selection” or “reading”) is a set if scripture readings chosen for use in worship. Since at least the 4th century, churches have arranged selections of scripture to accompany the church year and/or to allow for continuous readings of books of the Bible from one Sunday to the next. The word lectionary can either refer to a simple table of readings or a book that includes the full texts of the scriptures for each day.
The Revised Common Lectionary, prepared in 1992 by the ecumenical Consultation on Common Texts, is modeled on its precursors, the Common Lectionary (1983) and the Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1969). The Revised Common Lectionary is now used by many of the major denominations in North America. This lectionary provides for a broadly representative sample of Old and New Testament texts and themes, while taking into account the seasons and festivals of the Christian year.
