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The Layman's Guide to the Lectionary

The Layman's Guide to the Lectionary

By Rev. Steve Andrews Jr.

Many churches use a lectionary, a series of Bible readings, in their worship together. In a one year lectionary, you would read the same Scriptures in church this weekend next year that you would read this weekend. In this podcast, we will do a weekly Bible study (50-60 minutes) on the LCMS' three year lectionary, which is what we use in the congregation I serve. Our lectionary includes an Old Testament reading, Epistle reading, and Gospel reading. It is Pastor Andrews' goal to help you grow deeper in your understanding and love of God's Word. You may reach him at andrews@gracefaithlove.org.
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The Layman's Guide to the LectionaryFeb 24, 2021

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Jan 25, 202429:38
Year C - Easter Sunrise

Year C - Easter Sunrise

Readings from Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57, and John 20:1-18.



Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

·         Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

·         License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jan 16, 202401:01:31
Year C - Maundy Thursday

Year C - Maundy Thursday

Readings from Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 10:15-25, and Luke 22:7-20.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Jan 11, 202401:18:43
Year B - Easter Sunrise

Year B - Easter Sunrise

Readings from Exodus 15:1-11, 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8, and John 20:1-18.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

·         Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

·         License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jan 03, 202447:32
Year B - Maundy Thursday

Year B - Maundy Thursday

Readings from Exodus 24:3-11, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, and Mark 14:12-26.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Dec 27, 202301:03:41
Year ABC - Christmas Eve

Year ABC - Christmas Eve

Readings from Isaiah 7:10-14, 1 John 4:7-16, and Matthew 1:18-25.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Dec 20, 202301:04:20
Year ABC - Christmas Dawn

Year ABC - Christmas Dawn

Readings from Isaiah 62:10-12, Titus 3:4-7, and Luke 2:(1-14) 15-20.

Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

·         Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

·         License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dec 14, 202354:14
Year ABC - Christmas Midnight

Year ABC - Christmas Midnight

Readings from Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, and Luke 2:1-14 (15-20).


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Dec 07, 202301:02:27
Year ABC - Holy Saturday

Year ABC - Holy Saturday

Readings from Daniel 6:1-24, 1 Peter 4:1-8, and Matthew 27:57-66.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Nov 30, 202301:15:08
Year ABC - Thanksgiving Day

Year ABC - Thanksgiving Day

Readings from Deuteronomy 8:1-10, Philippians 4:6-20, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, and Luke 17:11-19.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Nov 21, 202359:23
Year ABC - Good Friday

Year ABC - Good Friday

Readings from Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9, and John 18:1-19:42 (can be shortened to 19:17-30).


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Nov 16, 202301:36:04
Year ABC - Maundy Thursday Alternate Readings

Year ABC - Maundy Thursday Alternate Readings

Readings from Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, and John 13:1-17, 31b-35.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Nov 08, 202301:19:34
Year ABC - Wednesday in Holy Week

Year ABC - Wednesday in Holy Week

Readings from Isaiah 62:11-63:7, Romans 5:6-11, John 13:16-38, and Luke 22:1-23:56.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Nov 02, 202301:36:06
Year ABC - Tuesday in Holy Week

Year ABC - Tuesday in Holy Week

Readings from Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (26-31), Mark 14-15, and John 12:23-50.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/




Oct 25, 202302:08:40
Year ABC - Ash Wednesday

Year ABC - Ash Wednesday

Readings from Joel 2:12-19, 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, and Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Oct 19, 202359:53
Year C - Proper 6

Year C - Proper 6

Readings from 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-14, Galatians 2:15-21, 3:10-14, and Luke 7:36-8:3.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Oct 11, 202301:05:60
Year C - Proper 5

Year C - Proper 5

Readings from 1 Kings 17:17-24, Galatians 1:11-24, and Luke 7:11-17.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/



Oct 05, 202359:32
Year C - Proper 4

Year C - Proper 4

Readings from 1 Kings 8:22-24, 27-29, and 41-43, Galatians 1:1-12, and Luke 7:1-10.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Sep 27, 202301:01:21
Year C - Proper 3

Year C - Proper 3

Readings from Genesis 50:15-21, Acts 2:14a, 36-47, and Luke 6:(20-26)27-42.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Sep 21, 202301:17:44
Year C - Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany

Year C - Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany

Readings from Jeremiah 7:1-7 (8-15), 1 Corinthians 15:42-52 (53-58), and Luke 6:39-49.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Sep 13, 202301:11:03
Year B - Proper 4

Year B - Proper 4

Readings from Deuteronomy 5:12-15, 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, and Mark 2:23-28 (3:1-6).


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Sep 07, 202301:12:24
Year B - Proper 3

Year B - Proper 3

Readings from Hosea 2:14-20, Acts 2:14a, 36-47, and Mark 2:(13-17)18-22.


*Note: If you're listening to these as they are produced, the only unique reading from last week's episode is the second reading from Acts 2. You can skip ahead to roughly the 24:02 mark.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Aug 30, 202301:09:51
Year B - Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany

Year B - Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany

Our readings are from Hosea 2:14-20, 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:6, and Mark 2:(13-17)18-22.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Aug 24, 202301:06:29
Year B - Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

Year B - Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

Readings from Isaiah 43:18-25, 2 Corinthians 1:18-22, and Mark 2:1-12.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Aug 16, 202359:05
Year B - Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

Year B - Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

Readings from 2 Kings 5:1-14, 1 Corinthians 10: (19-30) 31 - 11:1, and Mark 1:40-45.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Aug 09, 202301:02:26
Year B - Proper 29

Year B - Proper 29

Readings for Christ the King Sunday from Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, Revelation 1:4b-8, and John 18:33-37.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Aug 03, 202358:33
Alternate Readings

Alternate Readings

Alternate readings to add into old episodes, including studies in Proverbs 9:1-10, Jeremiah 31:1-6, and Exodus 34:29-35.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Jul 26, 202344:07
Year ABC - Monday in Holy Week

Year ABC - Monday in Holy Week

Readings from Isaiah 50:5-10, Hebrews 9:11-15, Matthew 26:1-27:66, and John 12:1-23.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Jul 19, 202301:58:49
Year A - Proper 26

Year A - Proper 26

Readings from Micah 3:5-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, and Matthew 23:1-12.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Jul 12, 202301:05:14
Year A - Proper 25

Year A - Proper 25

Readings from Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13, and Matthew 22:34-46.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Jul 06, 202359:24
Year A - Eighth Sunday after Epiphany

Year A - Eighth Sunday after Epiphany

Readings from Isaiah 49:8-16a, 1 Corinthians 4:1-13, and Matthew 6:24-34.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Jun 28, 202301:12:44
Year A - Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

Year A - Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

Readings from Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, 1 Corinthians 3:10-23, and Matthew 5:38-48.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Jun 21, 202301:09:35
Year ABC - Pentecost Tuesday

Year ABC - Pentecost Tuesday

Readings from Isaiah 32:14-20, Acts 8:14-17, and John 10:1-10.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Jun 14, 202301:00:53
Year A - Proper 5

Year A - Proper 5

Readings from Hosea 5:15-6:6, Romans 4:13-25, and Matthew 9:9-13.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Jun 07, 202301:03:08
Year ABC - Pentecost Evening/Monday

Year ABC - Pentecost Evening/Monday

Readings from Isaiah 57:15-21, Acts 10:34a, 42-48, and John 3:16-21.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


May 29, 202357:14
Year ABC - Pentecost Eve

Year ABC - Pentecost Eve

Readings from Exodus 19:1-9, Romans 8:12-17 (22-27), and John 14:8-21.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


May 24, 202301:18:06
Year ABC - The Ascension of Our Lord

Year ABC - The Ascension of Our Lord

Readings from Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Luke 24:44-53.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


May 15, 202301:00:50
Year A - Proper 4

Year A - Proper 4

Readings from Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28, Romans 3:21-28, and Matthew 7:15-29.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


May 10, 202301:01:02
Year A - Proper 3

Year A - Proper 3

The readings are from Isaiah 49:8-16a, Romans 1:8-17, and Matthew 6:24-34.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


May 03, 202301:07:17
Year ABC - Easter Wednesday

Year ABC - Easter Wednesday

Readings from Acts 3:13-15, 17-19, Colossians 3:1-7 or 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, and John 21:1-14.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Apr 26, 202353:37
Year ABC - Easter Tuesday

Year ABC - Easter Tuesday

The readings are from Daniel 3:8-28, Acts 13:26-33, and Luke 24:36-49.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Apr 19, 202301:12:58
Year ABC - Easter Evening or Monday

Year ABC - Easter Evening or Monday

Readings from Exodus 15:1-18 or Daniel 12:1c-3, Acts 10:34-43 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8, and Luke 24:13-35 (36-49).


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Apr 12, 202301:44:52
Year A - Easter Sunrise

Year A - Easter Sunrise

Readings from Exodus 14:10-15:1, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, and John 20:1-18.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Apr 05, 202301:17:18
Year A - Maundy Thursday

Year A - Maundy Thursday

Readings from Exodus 24:3-11, Hebrews 9:11-22, and Matthew 26:17-30.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Mar 29, 202301:11:55
Year ABC - Passion Sunday alternate gospel texts

Year ABC - Passion Sunday alternate gospel texts

We read the Palm Sunday Processional for Years A, B, and C from John 12:12-19 as well as the alternate gospel for each year on Passion Sunday, John 12:20-43, and I add on the longer reading of Matthew's gospel for Year A, Matthew 26:1-27:10, as I originally with that episode only covered 27:11-66.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

• Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Mar 22, 202301:15:03
John 11:46-53 and Mark 11:1-10 for Lent 4 and Lent 5

John 11:46-53 and Mark 11:1-10 for Lent 4 and Lent 5

Revisions to Year A Lent 4 and 5, and Year B Advent 1, giving us the response to Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead as the chief priests seek to kill Him in John 11:46-53, and also the Triumphal Entry account in Mark 11:1-10.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

· Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

· License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 16, 202339:30
Three Year Celebration!
Mar 13, 202304:20
Year A - Third Sunday in Lent

Year A - Third Sunday in Lent

Readings from Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-8, and John 4:5-26 (27-30, 39-42).


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

· Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

· License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 08, 202301:17:52
Year A - Second Sunday in Lent

Year A - Second Sunday in Lent

Readings from Genesis 12:1-9, Romans 4:1-8, 13-17, and John 3:1-17.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

· Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

· License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 02, 202301:02:27
Year A - First Sunday in Lent

Year A - First Sunday in Lent

Readings from Genesis 3:1-21, Romans 5:12-19, and Matthew 4:1-11.


Agnus Dei X by Kevin MacLeod

· Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3344-agnus-dei-x

· License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Feb 23, 202359:08