Weekly Scriptures

Ashland follows the Lectionary scriptures as part of weekly worship services. Current and past scripture readings are listed here.


September Scriptures
 
 
September 7, 2008 17th Sunday after Pentecost
 
Exodus 12: 1-14
God instructs Moses and Aaron in preparation for the Passover of the Lord.
 
Psalm 149
 
Romans 13:8-14
The fulfillment of the law is love. Live in such a way that we will be found
living lives of love when Christ returns.
 
Matthew 18:15-20
Jesus'instruction for how the church should conduct its life together,
balancing ethical judgment with loving restoration of offending persons in
order that the church's life might be preserved.
 
 
18th Sunday after Pentecost September 14, 2008
 
Exodus 14:19-31
The people of Israel pass through the sea; the Egyptians are not as lucky.
 
Romans 14:1-12
Do not render judgement but deal with others as Christ has graciously dealt
with us.
 
Matthew 18:21-35
Jesus states we we ought to forgive "seventy times seven times.
 
 
19th Sunday after Pentecost September 21 2008
 
Exodus 16:2-15
In the wilderness, faced with the difficulties of survival, the Israelites
complain. God graciously gives them the food they need.
 
Psalm 105: 1-6, 37-45
 
Philippians 1:21-30
Paul's struggles as an apostle and his intention to serve Christ in all circumstances.
 
Matthew 20:1-16
The parable of the laborers in the vineyard
 
 
20th Sunday after Pentecost September 28, 2008
 
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Moses is given the Commandments of God on the holy mountain.
 
Psalm 78: 1-4; 12-16
 
Philippians 3:4b-14
Paul shares how he has been caught up in the work of Christ.
 
Matthew 21:33-46
The parable of the wicked tenants