Weekly Scriptures
Ashland follows the Lectionary scriptures as part of weekly worship services. Current and past scripture readings are listed here.
March Scriptures
March 2 4th Sunday in Lent
1 Samuel 16:1-13
The story of the anointing of David as King of Israel.
John 9:1-41
Jesus heals a man of blindness and causes a controversy among the religious
authorities.
March 9 5th Sunday in Lent
Ezekiel 37:1-14
In a vision, Ezekiel is shown a valley of dry, dead bones that miraculously
come to life after being infused with the breath of God.
Psalm 130
A prayer for deliverance from personal trouble.
Romans 8:6-11
Paul tells the Christians at Rome: The "Spirit is life."
John 11:1-45
Jesus grieves for the death of his friend Lazarus, then calls Lazarus back
to life.
March 16 Palm/Passion Sunday
Isaiah 50:4-9
The prophet Isaiah asks God to help him to minister to a suffering Israel
with some word of comfort.
Philippians 2:5-11
Paul proclaims to the Philippians: "Jesus emptied himself, taking the form
of a slave."
Matthew 21:1-11
Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem.
Matthew 26:14-27:66
The dramatic account of Jesus' arrest, trial, and crucifixion.
March 23 Easter
Acts 10:34-43
Peter tells the story of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
Colossians 3:1-4
"You have been raised with Christ," Paul tells the Colossians.
Matthew 28: 1-10
Matthew tells the story of the resurrection of Christ.
March 30 Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Peter proclaims the message of Jesus' resurrection.
Psalm 16
Lord keep us safe.
1 Peter 1:3-9
You are receiving the salvation of your souls.
John 20:19-31
Thomas is moved from doubt to faith in the presence of the risen Christ.