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Lectionary Resources — Year A
Easter Vigil
Saturday 04 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-2:4a and Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26 Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 and Psalm 46 Genesis 22:1-18 and Psalm 16 Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 and Exodus 15:1b-13, 17-18 Isaiah 55:1-11 and Isaiah 12:2-6 Baruch 3:9-15, 3:32-4:4 or Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6 Psalm 19 Ezekiel 36:24-28 and Psalm 42 and 43 Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Psalm 143 Zephaniah 3:14-20 and Psalm 98
- New Testament: Romans 6:3-11 and Psalm 114
- Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
No episodes found for this week.
Resurrection of the Lord
Sunday 05 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6
- Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
- New Testament: Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43
- Gospel: John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10
No episodes found for this week.
Easter Evening
Sunday 05 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Isaiah 25:6-9
- Psalm: Psalm 114
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8
- Gospel: Luke 24:13-49
No episodes found for this week.
Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday 12 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 2:14a, 22-32
- Psalm: Psalm 16
- New Testament: 1 Peter 1:3-9
- Gospel: John 20:19-31
A222 Easter 2
Robyn Whitaker and Greg Carey discuss Acts 2:14a, 22-32 and John 20:19-31. Greg has a recent book on eschatology. Notes previous 1 Peter episode.
A123 Easter 2: Resurrection hope in dark times (1 Peter 1:3-9)
How do we proclaim the Good News in the midst of dark times? This episode begins a series focussing on the letter known as 1 Peter, an epistle that appears…
Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday 19 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 2:14a, 36-41
- Psalm: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
- New Testament: 1 Peter 1:17-23
- Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
A223 Easter 3
Sean and Fran discuss Luke 24:13-35 and Acts 2:14a-21. Mention of Willie Jennings' Acts commentary and Caravaggio’s 'Supper at Emmaus'.
A124 Easter 3: Holiness in 1 Peter 1:17-23
Sean Winter joins us this week to continue our focus on 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:17-23 set for Easter 3. We talk about the nature of holiness as Peter…
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 26 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 2:42-47
- Psalm: Psalm 23
- New Testament: 1 Peter 2:19-25
- Gospel: John 10:1-10
A224 Easter 4
Howard and Fran discuss Psalm 23, John 10:1-10 and Acts 2:42-47.
A125: Easter 4 Imitating Christ with Mike Bird (1 Peter 2:19-25, Ps 23, John 10)
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 03 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 7:55-60
- Psalm: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
- New Testament: 1 Peter 2:2-10
- Gospel: John 14:1-14
A225 Easter 5
Robyn and Fran focus on Acts 7:55-60 and John 1:1-14. For 1 Peter 2:2-10 discussion, see Easter 5 (2020). Mention of Willie Jennings.
A126 Easter 5: Living Stones and Christian Identity (1 Peter 2:2-10)
Christian identity and the nature of Christian community in the midst of suffering are themes that run throughout this week s readings. Fran and Robyn discuss Stephen s martyrdom (Acts…
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 10 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 17:22-31
- Psalm: Psalm 66:8-20
- New Testament: 1 Peter 3:13-22
- Gospel: John 14:15-21
A226 Easter 6
Sally and Robyn discuss Acts 17:22-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21. Themes of resurrection, gentleness, love, and testimony.
A127 Easter 6: Divine comfort & unjust suffering (1 Peter 3:13-22)
For Easter 6 (Acts 17:22-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21 and Psalm 66) Robyn and I begin our discussion with 1 Peter 3 by exploring Peter s description of, and…
Ascension of the Lord
Thursday 14 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 1:1-11
- Psalm: Psalm 47 or Psalm 93
- New Testament: Ephesians 1:15-23
- Gospel: Luke 24:44-53
No episodes found for this week.
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Sunday 17 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 1:6-14
- Psalm: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
- New Testament: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
- Gospel: John 17:1-11
A227 Easter 7
Fran and Sean discuss Acts 1:6–14 and John 17:1–11. Topics include ascension theology, the meaning of glory, and church mission. Reference to Willie Jennings and Robyn Whitaker's 2017 ABR article.
A128 Easter 7: 1 Peter 4-5 with Ian Paul
Ian Paul joins the conversation to discuss suffering, hope, glory, and discipleship in 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11. We ask what it means to share in Christ s suffering (specifically) and…
Day of Pentecost
Sunday 24 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30
- Psalm: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21
- Gospel: John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
A228 Pentecost
Fran and Sean discuss Acts 2:1-21, Numbers 11:24-30, John 7:37-39, John 20:19-23, and 1 Corinthians 12:3b-23.
A129 Pentecost: Acts 2:1-21 with John Flett
John Flett joins us this week for a rich conversation about Pentecost and mission. We focus Acts 2:1-21 and John 20:19-23, drawing similarities and contrasts in the way the Spirit…
Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
Sunday 31 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
- Psalm: Psalm 113
- New Testament: Romans 12:9-16b
- Gospel: Luke 1:39-57
No episodes found for this week.