Reading Plans / Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)

Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)

Readings for October 2017

October 1Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 (The fairness of God’s way); Psalm 25:1-9 (God’s compassion and love); Philippians 2:1-13 (Christ humbled to the point of death); Matthew 21:23-32 (A parable of doing God’s will)
October 2Psalm 28 (Prayer to do God’s will); Judges 14:1-20 (Samson’s riddle explained); Philippians 1:3-14 (Paul prays for the Philippians)
October 3Psalm 28 (Prayer to do God’s will); Judges 16:1-22 (Samson asked about his strength); Philippians 1:15-21 (Christ is proclaimed regardless of the motive)
October 4Psalm 28 (Prayer to do God’s will); Judges 16:23-31 (Samson prays to do God’s will); Matthew 9:2-8 (Jesus’ authority to forgive and heal)
October 5Psalm 80:7-15 (Look down from heaven, O God); Jeremiah 2:14-22 (The choice vine becomes degenerate); Colossians 2:16-23 (Hold fast to Christ, the head)
October 6Psalm 80:7-15 (Look down from heaven, O God); Jeremiah 2:23-37 (Israel shall be shamed); Philippians 2:14-18; 3:1-4a (Boast only in Jesus Christ)
October 7Psalm 80:7-15 (Look down from heaven, O God); Jeremiah 6:1-10 (Gleaning a remnant from the vine); John 7:40-52 (Some accept, others reject Jesus Christ)
October 8Isaiah 5:1-7 (The song of the vineyard); Psalm 80:7-15 (Look down from heaven, O God); Philippians 3:4b-14 (Nothing surpasses knowing Christ); Matthew 21:33-46 (The parable of the vineyard owner’s son)
October 9Psalm 144 (Prayer for blessing); Ezekiel 19:10-14 (A lament for Israel the vine); 1 Peter 2:4-10 (Christ the cornerstone)
October 10Psalm 144 (Prayer for blessing); Isaiah 27:1-6 (God will save Israel the vine); 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 (God reconciles us through Christ)
October 11Psalm 144 (Prayer for blessing); Song of Solomon 8:5-14 (A love song for the vineyard); John 11:45-57 (Critics plan to silence Jesus)
October 12Psalm 23 (You spread a table before me); Isaiah 22:1-8a (A futile cry to the mountains for help); 1 Peter 5:1-5, 12-14 (Stand fast, the chief shepherd is coming)
October 13Psalm 23 (You spread a table before me); Isaiah 22:8b-14 (False joy instead of repentance); James 4:4-10 (Humble yourselves before God)
October 14Psalm 23 (You spread a table before me); Isaiah 24:17-23 (God judges the earth from Mount Zion); Mark 2:18-22 (No fasting when the bridegroom is present)
October 15Isaiah 25:1-9 (The feast of victory); Psalm 23 (You spread a table before me); Philippians 4:1-9 (Rejoice in the Lord always); Matthew 22:1-14 (The parable of the unwelcome guest)
October 16Psalm 34 (Taste and see); Exodus 19:7-20 (God meets Moses on the mountain); Jude 17-25 (Prepare for the Lord’s coming)
October 17Psalm 34 (Taste and see); Amos 9:5-15 (Sweet wine from the mountains); Philippians 3:13—4:1 (Hold fast to Christ)
October 18Psalm 34 (Taste and see); Song of Solomon 7:10—8:4 (Love like rich fruit); John 6:25-35 (God will feed the believer)
October 19Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13] (God’s glory among the nations); Judges 17:1-6 (Before Israel had a king); 3 John 9-12 (Imitate what is good)
October 20Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13] (God’s glory among the nations); Deuteronomy 17:14-20 (The limitations of royal authority); 1 Peter 5:1-5 (Exemplary leadership)
October 21Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13] (God’s glory among the nations); Isaiah 14:3-11 (The king of Babylon will fall); Matthew 14:1-12 (King Herod’s misuse of power)
October 22Isaiah 45:1-7 (An earthly ruler works God’s will); Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13] (God’s glory among the nations); 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (Thanksgiving for the church at Thessalonica); Matthew 22:15-22 (A teaching about the emperor and God)
October 23Psalm 98 (God reigns over the nations); Daniel 3:1-18 (Three disobey Nebuchadnezzar); Revelation 18:1-10, 19-20 (The fall of Babylon)
October 24Psalm 98 (God reigns over the nations); Daniel 3:19-30 (God saves three men in the furnace); Revelation 18:21-24 (Babylon will be found no more)
October 25Psalm 98 (God reigns over the nations); Daniel 6:1-28 (Daniel disobeys King Darius); Matthew 17:22-27 (Jesus pays the temple tax)
October 26Psalm 1 (Their delight is in the law); Numbers 5:5-10 (Restitution for wronged neighbors); Titus 1:5-16 (Troublemakers deny God)
October 27Psalm 1 (Their delight is in the law); Deuteronomy 9:25—10:5 (The second set of commandments); Titus 2:7-8, 11-15 (A life devoted to good works)
October 28Psalm 1 (Their delight is in the law); Proverbs 24:23-34 (Rise above retribution); John 5:39-47 (Moses judges the disobedient)
October 29Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 (Acts of justice); Psalm 1 (Their delight is in the law); 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 (The apostle’s concern); Matthew 22:34-46 (Loving God and neighbor)
October 30Psalm 119:41-48 (I will keep God’s law); Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 20-25 (The great commandment); James 2:8-13 (Fulfilling the royal law)
October 31Psalm 119:41-48 (I will keep God’s law); Deuteronomy 10:10-22 (Moses urges the people to obey); James 2:14-26 (Faith without works is dead)