Sunday, August 1

Lectionary 18, Year B

10th Sunday after Pentecost

Readings and Psalm

• Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15
  The Lord gives manna in the wilderness
• Psalm 78:23-29
  God rained down manna from heaven; so mortals ate the bread of angels. (Ps. 78:24, 25)
• Ephesians 4:1-16
  Maintain the unity of the faith
• John 6:24-35
  Christ the bread of life

Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm

• 2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a
  David rebuked by the prophet Nathan
• Psalm 51:1-12
  Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love. (Ps. 51:1)

Sunday, August 8

Lectionary 19, Year B

11th Sunday after Pentecost

Readings and Psalm

• 1 Kings 19:4-8
  Elijah given bread for his journey
• Psalm 34:1-8
  Taste and see that the Lord is good. (Ps. 34:8)
• Ephesians 4:25–5:2
  Put away evil, live in love
• John 6:35, 41-51
  Christ, the bread of life

Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm

• 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33
  David laments Absalom’s death
• Psalm 130
  Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. (Ps. 130:1)

Sunday, August 15

Lectionary 20, Year B

12th Sunday after Pentecost

Readings and Psalm

• Proverbs 9:1-6
  Invited to dine at wisdom’s feast
• Psalm 34:9-14
  Those who seek the Lord lack nothing that is good. (Ps. 34:10)
• Ephesians 5:15-20
  Filled with the Spirit, sing thanks to God
• John 6:51-58
  Christ the true food and drink

Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm

• 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
  Solomon’s prayer for wisdom
• Psalm 111
  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (Ps. 111:10)

Sunday, August 22

Lectionary 21, Year B

13th Sunday after Pentecost

Readings and Psalm

• Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18
  Joshua calls all Israel to serve the Lord
• Psalm 34:15-22
  The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous. (Ps. 34:15)
• Ephesians 6:10-20
  Put on the armor of God
• John 6:56-69
  The bread of eternal life

Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm

• 1 Kings 8:[1, 6, 10-11] 22-30, 41-43
  Solomon’s prayer at the temple dedication
• Psalm 84
  How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord. (Ps. 84:1)

Sunday, August 29

Lectionary 22, Year B

14th Sunday after Pentecost

Readings and Psalm

• Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
  God’s law: a sign of a great nation
• Psalm 15
  Lord, who may dwell in your tabernacle? (Ps. 15:1)
• James 1:17-27
  Be doers of the word, not hearers only
• Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
  Authentic religion

Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm

• Song of Solomon 2:8-13
  Song of two lovers
• Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9
  God has anointed you with the oil of gladness. (Ps. 45:7)