Scripture
Sunday, March 17
2nd Sunday in Lent Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 The covenant with Abram and his descendants Psalm 27 In the day of trouble, God will give me shelter. (Ps. 27:5) Philippians 3:17--4:1 Our citizenship is in heaven from where we expect a Savior Luke 13:31-35 I have desired to gather Jerusalem as a hen gathers her brood 
Sunday, April 7 5th Sunday in Lent Isaiah 43:16-21 The Lord gives water in the wilderness to the chosen people Psalm 126 Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy. (Ps. 126:5) Philippians 3:4b-14 To know Christ and his resurrection, to share in his sufferings John 12:1-8 Mary anoints Jesus for his burial 
Friday, April 19
Good Friday Isaiah 52:13--53:12 The suffering servant Psalm 22 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Ps. 22:1) Hebrews 10:16-25 The way to God is opened by Jesus’ death Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 (alternate) Jesus is our merciful high priest John 18:1--19:42 The passion and death of Christ |
Sunday, March 24
3rd Sunday in Lent Isaiah 55:1-9 Everyone who thirsts, come to the water; seek the Lord Psalm 63:1-8 O God, eagerly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you. (Ps. 63:1) 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Israel, baptized in cloud and seas, ate the same spiritual food as Christians Luke 13:1-9 Unless you repent, you will perish: parable of the fig tree 
Sunday, April 14
Palm Sunday Isaiah 50:4-9a The servant of the Lord submits to suffering Psalm 31:9-16 Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. (Ps. 31:5) Philippians 2:5-11 Humbled to the point of death on a cross Luke 22:14--23:56 The passion of the Lord 
Sunday, April 21
Easter Sunday Acts 10:34-43 God raised Jesus on the third day Isaiah 65:17-25 (alternate) New heavens and a new earth Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Ps. 118:24) 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Christ raised from the dead, the first fruits Luke 24:1-12 The women proclaim the resurrection |
Sunday, March 31
4th Sunday in Lent Joshua 5:9-12 Israel eats bread and grain, the produce of the land Psalm 32 Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. (Ps. 32:11) 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 The mystery and ministry of reconciliation Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 The parable of the prodigal father and the repentant son 
Thursday, April 18
Maundy Thursday Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14 The passover of the Lord Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. (Ps. 116:13) 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes John 13:1-17, 31b-35 The service of Christ: footwashing and meal 
Sunday, April 28
2nd Sunday of Easter Acts 5:27-32 The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus Psalm 118:14-29 You are my God, and I will exalt you. (Ps. 118:28) Psalm 150 (alternate) Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. (Ps. 150:6) Revelation 1:4-8 Jesus Christ, the firstborn of the dead, is coming John 20:19-31 Beholding the wounds of the risen Christ |