Ashland follows the Lectionary scriptures as part of weekly worship services. Current and past scripture readings are listed here.
August 2009
August 2, 2009 9th Sunday after Pentecost
Samuel 11:26–12:13a
David marries Bathsheba. Prophet Nathan tells a parable that leads King David to repent.
Ephesians 4:1-16
Forbear one another in love so Christ’s body might be edified.
John 6:24-35
Jesus tells the crowd that seeks bread should be seeking the bread that brings eternal life.
August 9, 2009 10th Sunday after Pentecost
2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33
King David’s army defeats the forces of his rebellious son Absalom.
Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to God
Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Directions for living the new life in Christ.
John 6:35, 41-51 Jesus declares himself to be the Bread of Life.
August 16, 2009 11th Sunday after Pentecost
1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14
Solomon asks God for an understanding heart of wisdom.
Psalm 111
The awe of God is the beginning of wisdom.
Ephesians 5:15-20
The early Christians are asked to give thanks to God at all times.
John 6:51-58
Jesus compares himself to "the living bread that came down from heaven."
August 23, 2009 12th Sunday after Pentecost
1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43
King Solomon dedicates the new temple to God.
salm 84 P
How lovely is your dwelling place, O God.
Ephesians 6:10-20
Conclusion of the letter of Ephesians: Be strong in the Lord.
John 6:56-69
Jesus commands his disciples to "abide in me.”
13th Sunday after Pentecost: August 30, 2009
Song of Solomon 2:8-13:
The beloved is praised in vivid poetry, ending with "Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away."
Psalm 45:1–2, 6–9 Praise for the anointed hero!
James 1:17-27
James extols Christian generosity and charitableness, urging Christians to "be doers of the word, and not merely hearers."
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
A controversy arises over the failure of Jesus' followers to obey the ritual demands of the Law. Jesus replies that his critics have abandoned the real meaning of the Law for the sake of human tradition