Readings for The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (focus text in bold):
Malachi 3:1-5 - God's messenger will prepare his way Psalm 24 - God will enter through the great gates of his Temple Galatians 4:1-7 - the Christ is born of a woman, born under the Law Luke 2:22-40 - the story of the infant Christ's presentation in the Temple Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Taylor Cover art: “Simeon’s Moment” by Ron DiCianni, 2000, oil on canvas, private collection
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Readings for Septuagesima (focus text in bold):
Genesis 1:1-5 - the creation of the world Psalm 29 - a song of God's sovereignty over creation 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - run in order to win the race Matthew 20L1-16 - the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Taylor Cover art: “The Creation of Light” by Gustav Doré, engraving, 1897
Readings for Epiphany 1: Baptism of the Lord (focus text in bold):
Isaiah 42:1-9 - The Lord calls his anointed servant in righteousness Psalm 2- A song of God's King in Zion Romans 12:1-5 - "present your bodies as a living sacrifice" Mark 1:1-11 - the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the Jordan Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Taylor Cover art: “The Baptism of Christ No. 2” by Daniel Bonnell, 2010, oil on canvas, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Hilton Head, SC
Readings for All Saints' Day:
Isaiah 49:5-7 - God's anointed servant will save both Jews and Gentiles Psalm 87 - "Very excellent things are spoken of thee, thou city of God." Revelation 7:2-4, 9-17 - Many redeemed nations gather around God's throne Matthew 5:1-12 - Jesus teaches the beatitudes to the multitudes. Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Taylor Cover art: "The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs" by Fra Angelico, c. 1423-24, tempura on wood, National Gallery, London
Readings for Trinity 18 (focus text in bold)
2 Samuel 7:1-17 - God establishes a covenant with King David Psalm 110 - a coronation hymn to David's heirs in Jerusalem 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 - Paul thanks God for the grace given to the Corinthian church. Matthew 22:34-46 - Jesus' final round with the Pharisees: whose son is the Christ? Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Taylor Cover art: "King David in Prayer," by Pieter De Grebber, c. 1635-1640, oil on canvas, Museum Catharijneconvent, Urecht, Netherlands
Readings for the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels (Michaelmas):
Daniel 10:10-21 - Michael the Archangel fighting against the prince of Persia Psalm 103:17-22 - "O praise the Lord, ye angels of his, ye that excel in strength" Revelation 12:7-12 - The archangel Michael makes war against the devil in heaven Matthew 18:1-10 - Blessed are the little children in the Lord Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Taylor
Readings for Trinity 14 (focus text in bold):
2 Kings 5:9-16 - The prophet Elisha tells Naaman to wash in the Jordan to be healed. Psalm 30 - "Thou hast turned by heaviness into joy." Galatians 5:16-24 - Paul lists the fruits of the Spirit Luke 17:11-19 - Jesus heals ten lepers, but only one returns to thank him. Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Taylor Cover art: "But Where Are The Nine?" artist unknown
Readings for Trinity 10 (focus text in bold):
Jeremiah 7:9-15 - Woe to the people of Israel for their hypocrisy and idolatry. Psalm 17:1-8 - "O hold thou up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not." 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 - There are many gifts, but one Spirit Luke 19:41-47a - Jesus weeps over the city of Jerusalem and scourges the temple. Sermon by the Rev. Tim Taylor Cover art: "Jeremiah on the ruins of Jerusalem" by Horace Vernet, 1844, color and resin on canvas, Amsterdam Museum
Readings for Trinity 7 (focus text in bold):
1 Kings 17:8-16 - Elijah and the miracle of the widow's jar of oil Psalm 34:11-22 - "The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous" Romans 6:19-23 - The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is life in Jesus Mark 8:1-10a - Jesus feeds a multitude of four thousand with seven loaves of bread. Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Taylor Cover art: "Christ Feeding the Multitude" by Gustav Doré, engraving, La Grande Bible de Tours, published in 1866
Readings for Trinity 5 (focus texts in bold):
1 Kings 19:19-21 - The prophet Elijah calls the Elisha and casts his mantle upon him. Psalm 84: - "For one day in thy courts is better than a thousand" 1 Peter 3:8-15a - Blessed are those who suffer for the Lord Luke 5:1-11 - The miraculous draught of fish, and the calling of the first disciples Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Taylor Cover art: "Christ Calling the Apostles," Edward Armitage, 1877, oil on copper, The Museum of Natural History, Bedestolen, Denmark |
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