There is a three year cycle of scripture sentences, as for the Lectionary. Year B started on 1 December 2002.
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| Awake sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine upon you. Ephesians 5:14 | |
| They will know that they have a prophet among them, whether they listen or whether in their rebelliousness they refuse to listen. Ezekiel 2:5 | |
| The Lord is good to those who look to him, to anyone who seeks him; it is good to wait in patience for deliverance by the Lord. Lamentations 3:25-26 | |
| "My soul tells out the greatness of the Lord, my spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour." Luke 1:46b-47 | |
| The grace of God has dawned upon the world with healing for all mankind. Titus 2:11 | |
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Nativity Proper 2 |
God has caused his light to shine in our hearts, the light which is knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4: 6 |
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Nativity Proper 3 |
The Word became flesh; he made is home among us, and we saw his glory, such glory as befits the Father's only Son, full of grace and truth. John 1: 14 |
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Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1: 15 |
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| God bestowed on him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, and every tongue acclaim, 'Jesus Christ is Lord'. Philippians 2:9-11 | |
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New Year's Day |
In past times God spoke through the prophets; but in this final age he has spoken to us in his Son. Hebrews 1:1-2 |
| God the Lord has spoken and summoned the world from the rising of the sun to its setting. God shines out of Zion, perfect in beauty. Psalm 50: 1-2 | |
| On you the Lord shines and over you his glory will appear; nations will journey to your light and kings to your radiance. Isaiah 60: 2a-3 | |
| The Lord is strength to his people, a safe refuge for his anointed one. Save your people and bless those who belong to you, shepherd them and carry them for ever. Psalm 28: 8-9 | |
| Arise, shine, for your light has come; and over you the glory of the Lord has dawned. Isaiah 60: 1 | |
| The time has arrived: the kingdom of God is upon you. Repent, and believe the gospel. Mark 1: 15 | |
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Feb 2 Presentation |
God, within your temple, we meditate on your steadfast love. Psalm 48: 9 |
| Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Matthew 5: 3 | |
| The Lord will give strength to his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace. Psalm 29: 11 | |
| The earth is filled with the Lord's unfailing love. Psalm 33: 5b | |
| Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3: 18 | |
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I am able to face anything through Christ Jesus who gives me strength.
Philippians 4: 13 The course of the righteous is like morning light, growing ever brighter till it is broad day. Proverbs 4: 18 |
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| God forbid that I should boast of anything but the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world is crucified to me and I to the world! Galatians 6: 14 | |
| God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that everyone who has faith in him may not perish but have everlasting life. John 3: 16 | |
| God keeps faith and will not let you be tested beyond your powers. 1 Corinthians 10: 13 | |
| When Christ appears we shall be like him, because we shall se him as he is. 1 John 3: 2 | |
| The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent in his presence. Habakkuk 2: 20 | |
| Those who live on the level of the spiritual have the spiritual outlook, and that is life and peace. Romans 8: 6 | |
| Jesus died for all so that those who live should cease to live for themselves, and should live for him who for their sake died and was raised to life. 2 Corinthians 5: 15 | |
| Now is the hour of judgement for this work; now shall the prince of this world be driven out. And when I am lifted up from the earth I shall draw everyone unto myself. John 12: 31-32 | |
| Let us strive to know the Lord, whose coming is as sure as the sunrise. Hosea 6: 3 | |
| A great prophet has arisen among us. God has shown his care for his people. Luke 7: 16 | |
| The Lord is strength to his people, a safe refuge for his anointed one. Psalm 28: 8 | |
| You desire faithfulness in the inmost being. Wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. Psalm 51: 6-7 | |
| Is it nothing to you, you passers-by? If only you would look and see: is any agony like mine? Lamentations 1: 12 | |
| Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains that and nothing more; but if it dies it bears a rich harvest. John 12: 24 | |
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Easter Vigil |
With all my heart I long for you in the night: at dawn I seek for you. Isaiah 26: 9 |
| I am the living One: I was dead, and now I am alive for evermore. Revelation 1: 18 | |
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Easter Evening |
You are in our midst, Lord, and we bear your name. Jeremiah 14: 9 |
| I pray that your inward eyes may be enlightened, so that you may know how vast are the resources of his power open to us who have faith. Ephesians 1: 18-19 | |
| I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 | |
| Like a shepherd he will lead his flock, and with his arm keep them together. Isaiah 40:11 | |
| The Lord has told you mortals what is good, and what it is that the Lord requires of you: only to act justly, to love loyalty, to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 | |
| Bless the Lord, my soul, and forget none of his benefits. Psalm 103:2 | |
| Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast to the faith we profess. Hebrews 4:14 | |
| If I go and prepare a place for you, I shall come again and take you to myself, so that where I am you may be also. John 14:3 | |
| I am going to put breath into you, and you will live. Ezekiel 37:5 | |
| Can you fathom the mystery of God, or attain to the limits of the Almighty? Job 11:7 | |
| Let every word and action, every thing you do, be in the name of the Lord Jesus, and give thanks through him to God the Father. Colossians 3:17 | |
| If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, then the God who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give new life to you through his indwelling Spirit. Romans 8:11 | |
| If Christ is in you, the Spirit is your life. Romans 8:10 | |
| Have no fear, for I have redeemed you: I call you by your name: you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 | |
| Blessed be the Lord whose unfailing love for me was wonderful. Psalm 31:21 | |
| The greatest among you must bear himself like the youngest, the one who rules like one who serves. I am among you like a servant. Luke 22:26,27 | |
| The Son of man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 | |
| May you, in company with all God's people, be strong to grasp what is the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love. Ephesians 3:18,19 | |
| I am able to face anything through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 | |
| The Lord will be your guide continually and will satisfy you needs in the bare desert. Isaiah 58:11 | |
| Here I stand knocking at the door; if any one hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and he and I will eat together. Revelation 3:20 | |
| He who possesses the Son of God possesses life. 1 John 5:12 | |
| Let us love one another because the source of love is God. Everyone who loves is a child of God and knows God, for God is love. 1 John 4:7,8 | |
| Blessed are those whose hearts are pure; they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 | |
| Stand firm in the faith; be valiant, be strong. Let everything you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13,14 | |
| Take strength from the grace of God which is ours in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:1 | |
| No place is left for any human pride in the presence of God. If any one must boast, let him boast of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:29,31 | |
| Send out your light and your truth to be my guide; let them lead me to your holy hill, to your dwelling-place. Psalm 145:8-9 | |
| Bless the Lord, you his angels, mighty in power, who do his bidding and obey his command. Psalm 103:20 | |
| Spare no effort to make fast with bonds of peace the unity which the Spirit gives. Ephesians 4:3 | |
| If we belong to Christ, it is all God's doing; it is God also who has set his seal upon us, and given the Spirit to dwell in our hearts. 2 Corinthians 1:21,22 | |
| God will show us the path of life; in his presence is the fullness of joy, at his right hand and pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11 | |
| If I fixed my eyes on all your commandments, I should never be put to shame. Psalm 119:6 | |
| You have come to Mount Zion, the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of good men made perfect, and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant. Hebrews 12: 22,23,24 | |
| Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith, and to possess the kingdom he has promised to those who love him? James 2:5 | |
| The Lord is waiting to show you his favour. Happy are all who wait for him! Isaiah 30:18 | |
| Some boast of chariots and some of horses, but our boast is the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7 | |
| Look forward to the coming of the day of God, and work to hasten it on. 2 Peter 3:12 | |
| The Lord has established his throne for judgement. He it is who will judge the world with justice, who will try the cause of the peoples with equity. Psalm 9:7-8 | |
| Jesus said to Simon and Andrew, 'Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men'. Matthew 4;19 | |
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Christian Unity |
How good and how pleasant it is to live together in unity! Psalm 133:1 |
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Spring |
The Lord has sent me to comfort all who mourn, to give them garlands instead of ashes. They will be called trees of righteousness, planted by the Lord for his adornment. Isaiah 61:1,2,3 |
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Harvest |
God cares for the earth and makes it fruitful. He crowns the year with his good gifts. Psalm 65:9,11 |
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Dedication |
My eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers which are made in this place. I have chosen and consecrated this house. 2 Chronicles 7:15-16 |
Extracts from the Book of Common Order of the Church of Scotland 2nd ed. 1996 ISBN 0 7152 0721 0 © Panel on Worship of the Church of Scotland 1994
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