The Layman's Guide to the Lectionary

Readings from Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 3:4b-14, and Matthew 21:33-46.  Two of the texts focus on vineyard parables and God's judgment, while the middle reading focuses on how God saves us, not our own works. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Texts from Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32, Philippians 2:1-4, (5-13), 14-28, and Matthew 21:23-27 (28-32). Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The texts for this weekend are from Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30, and Matthew 20:1-16.  The common focus is on the idea that God's ways are higher than our ways, and we rejoice in that! Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our texts this weekend (Genesis 50:15-21, Romans 14:1-12, and Matthew 18:21-35) help us learn what it means to forgive one another. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our readings are from Ezekiel 33:7-9, Romans 13:1-10, and Matthew 18:1-20.  Join us as we talk about loving our neighbor, the role of earthly governors and where their authority comes from, and also being humble as little children as we dodge millstones and lawsuits by forgiving one another. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://c...

This weekend we read from Jeremiah 15:15-21, Romans 12:9-21, and Matthew 16:21-28.  The common theme of these texts is giving up our life to serve Christ by loving our neighbor. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our readings for the week are from Isaiah 51:1-6, Romans 11:33-12:8, and Matthew 16:13-20. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week's texts focus on the salvation of God being for all people, as He calls the world to Himself.  We read from Isaiah 56:1, 6-8, Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32, and Matthew 15:21-28. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The readings for this weekend are from Job 38:4-18, Romans 10:5-17, and Matthew 14:22-33. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Readings for the week from Isaiah 55:1-5, Romans 9:1-13, and Matthew 14:13-21. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We discuss treasure and how no one can steal Christ's gifts from you from Deuteronomy 7:6-9, Romans 8:28-39, and Matthew 13:44-52. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our readings for the weekend of July 19th include Isaiah 44:6-8, Romans 8:18-27, and Matthew 13:24-30 and 36-43. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Lots of wonderful gospel in our Old Testament reading (Isaiah 55:10-13) and Epistle (Romans 8:12-17) this week, to go along with the Gospel reading from Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The readings for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost include Zechariah 9:9-12, Romans 7:14-25a, and Matthew 11:25-30. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This weekend's texts are Jeremiah 28:5-9 (false prophets), Romans 7:1-13 (the Law is good, but we are now married to Christ), and Matthew 10:34-42 (following Jesus isn't what we often think it is). Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This weekend's texts are from Jeremiah 20:7-13, Romans 6:12-23, and Matthew 10:5a, 21-33. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This weekend continues the long journey through the season of Pentecost where God works in His Church through His Spirit to proclaim the good news to all nations.  For this weekend, the texts include Exodus 19:2-8, Romans 6:5-15, and Matthew 9:35-10:8. Music: Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4....

As we celebrate the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), we have three Scriptures that point us to all three persons: Genesis 1:1-2a, Acts 2:14a, 22-36, and Matthew 28:16-20. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x • License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This weekend our churches celebrate Pentecost, the 50th day after Easter, when God pours out His Spirit upon the Church.  Readings include Numbers 11:24-30, Acts 2:1-21, and John 7:37-39. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x • License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

For the final week of the Easter season, we study from Acts 1:12-26, 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11, and John 17:1-11. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x • License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our texts this week deal with our connection to Christ in His suffering and in His resurrection, and how we can witness these things to our neighbor.  We read from Acts 17:16-31, 1 Peter 3:13-22, and John 14:15-21. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x • License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This weekend's readings come from Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60; 1 Peter 2:2-10; and John 14:1-14. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x • License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

For this weekend, our readings come from Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:1-10. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x • License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The readings for April 26, 2020 include Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Peter 1:17-25, and Luke 24:13-35. Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x • License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Acts 5:29-42, 1 Peter 1:3-9, and John 20:19-31 are our readings for the week.  All three point to the resurrection of Christ and the sharing of this good news with others! Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod • Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x • License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/