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Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)

Readings for October 2017

October 1Exodus 17:1-7 (Water from the rock); Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 (Recounting God’s power); Philippians 2:1-13 (Christ humbled to the point of death); Matthew 21:23-32 (A parable of doing God’s will)
October 2Psalm 42 (Hope in God, the rock); Exodus 18:1-12 (Moses reunited with family); Philippians 1:3-14 (Paul prays for the Philippians)
October 3Psalm 42 (Hope in God, the rock); Exodus 18:13-27 (Jethro’s leadership advice); Philippians 1:15-21 (Christ is proclaimed regardless of the motive)
October 4Psalm 42 (Hope in God, the rock); Exodus 19:9b-25 (The people prepare for covenant); Matthew 9:2-8 (Jesus’ authority to forgive and heal)
October 5Psalm 19 (The law rejoices the heart); Exodus 23:1-9 (Justice for all); Colossians 2:16-23 (Hold fast to Christ, the head)
October 6Psalm 19 (The law rejoices the heart); Exodus 23:14-19 (Festivals recall the covenant); Philippians 2:14-18; 3:1-4a (Boast only in Jesus Christ)
October 7Psalm 19 (The law rejoices the heart); Exodus 23:10-13 (Sabbatical year and the Sabbath); John 7:40-52 (Some accept, others reject Jesus Christ)
October 8Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 (The commandments at Sinai); Psalm 19 (The law rejoices the heart); Philippians 3:4b-14 (Nothing surpasses knowing Christ); Matthew 21:33-46 (The parable of the vineyard owner’s son)
October 9Psalm 119:49-56 (God’s commandments are my songs); Deuteronomy 5:1-21 (The commandments at Sinai); 1 Peter 2:4-10 (Christ the cornerstone)
October 10Psalm 119:49-56 (God’s commandments are my songs); Deuteronomy 5:22—6:3 (Moses must proclaim the law); 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 (God reconciles us through Christ)
October 11Psalm 119:49-56 (God’s commandments are my songs); Deuteronomy 6:10-25 (Keeping the commandments); John 11:45-57 (Critics plan to silence Jesus)
October 12Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 (God’s favor for the people); Exodus 24:1-8 (The people pledge obedience); 1 Peter 5:1-5, 12-14 (Stand fast, the chief shepherd is coming)
October 13Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 (God’s favor for the people); Exodus 24:9-11 (Feasting with God); James 4:4-10 (Humble yourselves before God)
October 14Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 (God’s favor for the people); Exodus 24:12-18 (Moses on the mountain forty days); Mark 2:18-22 (No fasting when the bridegroom is present)
October 15Exodus 32:1-14 (The golden calf); Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 (God’s favor for the people); Philippians 4:1-9 (Rejoice in the Lord always); Matthew 22:1-14 (The parable of the unwelcome guest)
October 16Psalm 97 (Light springs up for the righteous); Exodus 32:15-35 (Punishment for the golden calf); Jude 17-25 (Prepare for the Lord’s coming)
October 17Psalm 97 (Light springs up for the righteous); Exodus 33:1-6 (The people in mourning); Philippians 3:13—4:1 (Hold fast to Christ)
October 18Psalm 97 (Light springs up for the righteous); 2 Kings 17:7-20 (Worshiping other gods); John 6:25-35 (God will feed the believer)
October 19Psalm 99 (Proclaim God’s greatness); Exodus 33:7-11 (The tent of meeting); 3 John 9-12 (Imitate what is good)
October 20Psalm 99 (Proclaim God’s greatness); Exodus 31:1-11 (Artisans for the tent of meeting); 1 Peter 5:1-5 (Exemplary leadership)
October 21Psalm 99 (Proclaim God’s greatness); Exodus 39:32-43 (The tabernacle completed); Matthew 14:1-12 (King Herod’s misuse of power)
October 22Exodus 33:12-23 (God’s glory revealed to Moses); Psalm 99 (Proclaim God’s greatness); 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (Thanksgiving for the church at Thessalonica); Matthew 22:15-22 (A teaching about the emperor and God)
October 23Psalm 63:1-8 (I rejoice in the shadow of your wings); Exodus 40:34-38 (The cloud and the glory); Revelation 18:1-10, 19-20 (The fall of Babylon)
October 24Psalm 63:1-8 (I rejoice in the shadow of your wings); Numbers 12:1-9 (Aaron’s and Miriam’s jealousy); Revelation 18:21-24 (Babylon will be found no more)
October 25Psalm 63:1-8 (I rejoice in the shadow of your wings); Numbers 13:1-2, 17—14:9 (Scouting the land of Canaan); Matthew 17:22-27 (Jesus pays the temple tax)
October 26Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 (Show your servants your works); Deuteronomy 31:14-22 (Moses’ time to die draws near); Titus 1:5-16 (Troublemakers deny God)
October 27Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 (Show your servants your works); Deuteronomy 32:1-14, 18 (The song of Moses); Titus 2:7-8, 11-15 (A life devoted to good works)
October 28Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 (Show your servants your works); Deuteronomy 32:44-47 (Moses’ farewell); John 5:39-47 (Moses judges the disobedient)
October 29Deuteronomy 34:1-12 (Death of Moses); Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 (Show your servants your works); 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); Numbers 33:38-39 (Death of Aaron); James 2:8-13 (Fulfilling the royal law)
October 31Psalm 119:41-48 (I will keep God’s law); Exodus 34:29-35 (Moses’ shining face); James 2:14-26 (Faith without works is dead)