The Revised Common Lectionary (1992) is a calendar and table of suggested scripture readings for a
three-year cycle. The readings for each Sunday and holy day--typically one each from the Old Testament,
Epistles, and Gospels--are meant for the weekly service of worship on the Lord's Day. It provides a
systematic approach to the use of Scripture in worship.
The lectionary follows the outline of the Christian year. In it the Church celebrates the central mystery of
our faith: the life, death, and resurrection of Christ Jesus. The foundation is the Lord's Day, the first day of
the week, on which we recall Christ's triumph over sin and death. Each year there are two Christ-centered
cycles: Advent-Christmas-Epiphany and Lent-Easter-Pentecost. In each cycle, days of preparation (Advent
and Lent) are followed by days of celebration (Christmas-Epiphany and Easter-Pentecost).
The lectionary is a tool for voluntary use in planning and leading worship. Its widespread use by United
Methodists as well as other Christians testifies to its value in helping congregations hear the whole message
of Scripture.
The following lectionary is based on the Revised Common Lectionary , with selections made on the basis
of United Methodist needs and traditions. Other denominations may use other options. The Revised
Common Lectionary is the best possible table of lessons at this time of publication. Through the life of
this book of worship, this lectionary may be amended. Future program resources of The United Methodist
Church will describe these changes when appropriate.
Versification is based on the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.
three-year cycle. The readings for each Sunday and holy day--typically one each from the Old Testament,
Epistles, and Gospels--are meant for the weekly service of worship on the Lord's Day. It provides a
systematic approach to the use of Scripture in worship.
The lectionary follows the outline of the Christian year. In it the Church celebrates the central mystery of
our faith: the life, death, and resurrection of Christ Jesus. The foundation is the Lord's Day, the first day of
the week, on which we recall Christ's triumph over sin and death. Each year there are two Christ-centered
cycles: Advent-Christmas-Epiphany and Lent-Easter-Pentecost. In each cycle, days of preparation (Advent
and Lent) are followed by days of celebration (Christmas-Epiphany and Easter-Pentecost).
The lectionary is a tool for voluntary use in planning and leading worship. Its widespread use by United
Methodists as well as other Christians testifies to its value in helping congregations hear the whole message
of Scripture.
The following lectionary is based on the Revised Common Lectionary , with selections made on the basis
of United Methodist needs and traditions. Other denominations may use other options. The Revised
Common Lectionary is the best possible table of lessons at this time of publication. Through the life of
this book of worship, this lectionary may be amended. Future program resources of The United Methodist
Church will describe these changes when appropriate.
Versification is based on the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.
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