Weekly Scriptures
Ashland follows the Lectionary scriptures as part of weekly worship services. Current and past scripture readings are listed here.
February Scriptures
February 3 Transfiguration Sunday
Exodus 24:12-18
God appears to Moses on Mt. Sinai in the midst of a cloud as he prepares to
receive the law.
Psalm 99
2 Peter 1:16-21
Christ's promise to return in glory.
Matthew 17:1-9
On a mountain, Peter, James, and John see a vision of Jesus transfigured,
along with Moses and Elijah.
February 6 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 10 First Sunday in Lent
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
The first humans beings give in to temptation in Eden and eat the forbidden
fruit and become like God, knowing good and evil.
Psalm 32 The psalmist writes of what he has learned in life.
Romans 5:12-19
Adam's disobedience led to condemnation and death for all humankind, while
Christ's obedience leads to justification and eternal life.
Matthew 4:1-11
In the wilderness, Jesus resists the temptation to use divine power for his
benefit.
February 17 Second Sunday in Lent
Genesis 12:1-4a
God calls Abram to leave his country, kindred, and father's house for a new
land, promising to bless him.
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
Abraham's faith in God was reckoned as righteousness. All who share the
faith of Abraham are heirs of God's promise.
John 3:1-17
The Pharisee Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night.
February 24 Third Sunday in Lent
Exodus 17:1-7
Miraculous water streams from a rock for a people famished in the desert.?
Psalm 95 An invitation to worship God.
Romans 5:1-11
"God's love has been poured into our hearts," Paul tells the Romans.
John 4:5-42
In a Samaritan city, Jesus encounters a woman at a well and engages her in
conversation.