The Lectionary takes us through the Church year which begins with the season of Advent in November. Christmas lasts 12 days. Then comes Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and the season after Pentecost.
The Year A Lectionary focuses on key passages from Matthew, including the Baptism of Jesus, Jesus' temptation, the Sermon on the Mount, and Jesus' miracles.
Those wanting to dig into the Gospel of Matthew are invited to join our weekly Bible study. It isn't too late! Here are the links to what we have studied to date:
Matthew Chapter 1: A Closer Look
Matthew Chapter 2: The Magi Worship the Christ and Defy Herod
Matthew Chapter 3: Jesus and John Fulfill All Righteousness
Matthew Chapter 4: Jesus Exposes the Devil's Tactics
Matthew Chapter 5: Jesus Teaches with Superior Authority
Matthew Chapter 6: True Kingdom Seekers
Matthew Chapter 7: Entering by the Narrow Gate
Matthew Chapter 8: The Uniqueness of Jesus
Matthew Chapter 9: Christ the Compassionate Lord
Matthew Chapter 10: The Apostles' High Calling
Matthew Chapter 11: The Messiah Brings Relief
Matthew Chapter 12: Greater Glory Resides in Jesus
Matthew Chapter 13: Perceive His Kingdom Coming
Matthew Chapter 14: Christ Rules Over Nature
We will be taking a 3-week break beginning on December 15.
Have a blessed Christmas!
Mary Barmore and Alice C. Linsley
Matthew's Gospel was a favorite of my paternal Grandmother, Alice Williams Linsley. She read it in English, Greek and Telegu. She was born in India and spoke Telegu fluently. She was ordained in 1925 in Whittier, California. I keep her ordination certificate on my desk. Across the top it says, "Set for the Defense of the Gospel". Read her story here: https://jandyongenesis.blogspot.com/2011/05/alice-williams-linsley.html
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