Lectionary Texts For Advent

The following are the texts suggested for the Sundays of Advent in the Revised Common Lectionary. Brief descriptions of each lesson are provided to aid in recalling the basic theme of each passage. Year A (1995, 1998, etc. ) SUNDAY OLD TESTAMENT PSALM/CANTICLE EPISTLE GOSPEL First Isaiah 2:15, God will 122 Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:36-44, teach us what to do. Wake up! The day no one knows Swords to plows. is almost here. the day or the hour. Second Isaiah 11:1-10, the 72:17, 1819 Romans 15:4-13, Matthew 3:1-12, peaceful kingdom. Christ, root of Jesse, the preaching hope of the Gentiles. of John the Baptist. Third Isaiah 35:1-10, the Luke 1:46-55 James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11, road of holiness, the How do you live John's messengers: desert will rejoice while you wait for "Are you the one?" the day? Patience. Fourth Isaiah 7:10-16, The 80:17, 1719 Romans 1:17, Matthew 1:18-25, sign of Emmanuel. promise to David for the birth of Jesus, God hasn't given up. all t…