General Introduction
Throughout the world, churches gathering to worship will hear passages from scripture read aloud in a pattern of Old Testament lesson, Psalm, New Testament lesson, and a reading from one of the four Gospels. This practice has deep roots in the life of the Christian Church and when Jesus stood to read from the prophet Isaiah and offer commentary, he was following the synagogue practice of orderly reading through the Law and the Prophets.
Great thought and care have gone into the selection of these readings, with a goal to set before the faithful as much scripture, from across the Bible, as is possible Sunday to Sunday, over a three-year cycle. This year we follow the Gospel of Mark and the readings chosen to provide background, illustration, prophecy and fulfilment and what in general the New Testament refers to when it speaks of Jesus Christ in “accordance with the scriptures.”
About Chris Seitz:
Christopher R. Seitz is an Old Testament scholar and theologian known for his work in biblical interpretation and theological hermeneutics. He is the senior research professor of biblical interpretation at Toronto School of Theology, Wycliffe College.
Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, November 21st, 2021
Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, November 14th, 2021
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, November 7th, 2021
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, October 31st, 2021
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, October 24th, 2021
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, October 17th, 2021
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 10th, 2021
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 3rd, 2021
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 26th, 2021
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 19th, 2021
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 12th, 2021
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 5th, 2021
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 1st, 2021
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, July 25th, 2021
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, July 18th, 2021
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 11th, 2021
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 4th, 2021
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, June 27th, 2021
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 20th, 2021
Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 13th, 2021
Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 6th, 2021
Trinity Sunday, May 30th, 2021
Pentecost, May 23rd, 2021
Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 16th, 2021
Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 9th, 2021
Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 2nd, 2021
Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 25th, 2021
Third Sunday of Easter, April 18th, 2021
Second Sunday of Easter, April 11th, 2021
Easter, April 4th, 2021
Liturgy of the Palms, March 28th, 2021
Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 21st, 2021
Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 14th, 2021
Third Sunday in Lent, March 7th, 2021
Second Sunday in Lent, February 28th, 2021
First Sunday in Lent, February 21st, 2021
Transfiguration Sunday, February 14th, 2021
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 7th, 2021
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, January 31st, 2021
Third Sunday after the Epiphany, January 24th, 2021
Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 17th, 2021
Baptism of the Lord, January 10th, 2021
