You’re invited to explore the Bible readings which have been selected for each week of the church year. Note that on some occasions the verse that is actually chosen for Sunday worship may be different than the ones specified here. Consult the Sunday Bulletin to read the verses for a particular week.
READINGS AND PSALM for LENT
February 17 – Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:1–2, 12–17
Psalm 51:1–17
2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10
Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21
February 21 – 1st Sunday in Lent
Deuteronomy 26:1–11
Psalm 91:1–2, 9–16
Romans 10:8b–13
Luke 4:1–13
February 28 – 2nd Sunday in Lent
Genesis 15:1–12, 17–18
Psalm 27
Philippians 3:17—4:1
Luke 13:31–35
March 7 – 3rd Sunday in Lent
Isaiah 55:1–9
Psalm 63:1–8
1 Corinthians 10:1–13
Luke 13:1–9
March 14 – 4th Sunday in Lent
Joshua 5:9–12
Psalm 32
2 Corinthians 5:16–21
Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32
March 21 – 5th Sunday in Lent
Isaiah 43:16–21
Psalm 126
Philippians 3:4b–14
John 12:1–8
March 28 – Palm/Passion Sunday
Isaiah 50:4–9a
Psalm 31:9–16
Philippians 2:5–11
Luke 22:14—23:56
Luke 23:1–49 (Alternate)
Maundy Thursday
Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Good Friday
Isaiah 52:13—53:12
Psalm 22
Hebrews 10:16-25
or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 (alternate)
John 18:1—19:42