Weekly Scriptures
Ashland follows the Lectionary scriptures as part of weekly worship services. Current and past scripture readings are listed here.
August Scriptures
August 3 12th Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 32:22-31
Down by the Jabbok River, Jacob wresltes with a mysterious stranger.
Psalm 17:1-7, 15
Guard me as the apple of your eye.
Romans 9:1-5
Paul proclaims the faithfulness to the people of Israel.
Matthew 14:13-21
Feeding more than five thousand in the wilderness.
August 10 13th Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers.
Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b
Remembering Joseph.
Romans 10:5-15
The word is near you, on your lips, and in your heart.
Matthew 14:22-33
Jesus walks across stormy waters of Galilee
August 17 14th Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 45:1-15
Joseph is re-united with his brothers.
Psalm 133
How pleasant it is when God’s people are together.
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
God has not rejected the Hebrews.
Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28
A Canaanite mother challenges Jesus.
August 24 15th Sunday after Pentecost
Exodus 1:8-2:10
After many years a Egyptian king who did not know Joseph decides to enslaves
the children of Israel.
Psalm 124
If God had not been at our side!
Romans 12:1-8
Present yourselves as a living, holy sacrifice to God.
Matthew 16:13-20
“Who do you say that I am?” asks Jesus.
August 31
Exodus 3:1-15
Moses behold a burning bush that is not consumed. From the bush comes a
voice calling him to lead his people out of slavery.
Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c
An historical psalm of praise.
Romans 12:9-21
Paul speaks of the radical nature of Christian love.
Matthew 16:21-28
Jesus delivers foreboding news to the disciples that he must go to Jerusalem
and undergo great suffering.