Lectionary Texts For The Season After Epiphany Part I

The following are the texts for the season after Epiphany in the Revised Common Lectionary. Brief descriptions of each lesson are provided to aid in recalling the basic theme of each passage. The calendar during many years may not have eight Sundays after Epiphany. The readings for the Transfiguration are traditionally read on the Sunday preceding Ash Wednesday. Year A (1996, 1999) SUNDAY OLD TESTAMENT PSALM EPISTLE GOSPEL Baptism of the Isaiah 42:19, Lord's 29 Acts 10:34-43, Matthew 3:13-17, Lord servant; bring justice Peter's speech before the baptism of Jesus. to nations. Cornelius is baptized. Second Sunday Isaiah 49:17, servant 40:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:19, John 1:29-42, John: after Epiphany chosen to bring light to blessings in Christ "behold the lamb the nations. will keep you firm. of God. " Third Sunday Isaiah 9:1-4, those in 27:1, 49 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23, after Epiphany darkness have seen divisions in the church. Jesus' ministry a great light.…