Lectionary Texts From Christmas To Epiphany

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. Descriptions of each lesson are provided to aid in recalling the basic theme of each passage. Year A (1996, 1999, etc. ) SUNDAY Christmas E OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 9:27, for to us a child is born; Prince of Peace. PSALM/CANTICLE 96 EPISTLE Titus 2:11-14, God shows grace; control self as we wait for the day. GOSPEL Luke 2:1-20, birth of Jesus; shepherds and angels. SUNDAY Christmas Day OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 52:7-10, the beauty of the messenger of peace. PSALM/CANTICLE 98 EPISTLE Hebrews 1:14 (512), God who spoke now speaks through Son. GOSPEL John 1:14, Word from beginning has become flesh. SUNDAY First Sunday after Christmas OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 63:79, the Lord's unfailing love to God's people. PSALM/CANTICLE 148 EPISTLE Hebrews 2:10-18, Jesus became human to set us free…