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Lectionary Resources — Year A
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday 30 November 2025
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 2:1-5
- Psalm: Psalm 122
- New Testament: Romans 13:11-14
- Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44
A201 Advent 1
Carolyn and Sean explore preaching Advent: Isaiah 2:1–5; Romans 13:11–14; Matthew 24:36–44.
A101 Advent 1: Isaiah 2:1-5
Fran Barber and Robyn Whitaker discuss the meaning of Advent, Jesus second coming, and how we live as Christians who believe in the visions of hope Isaiah offers.Robyn tweets @robynjwhitaker.…
Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday 07 December 2025
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-10
- Psalm: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
- New Testament: Romans 15:4-13
- Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12
A202 Advent 2
Glen O’Brien and Fran discuss Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12. Mentions Rutledge and Sling Blade.
A102 Advent 2: Isaiah 11:1-10 with Sean Winter
Sean Winter joins Fran and Robyn to discuss the shoot that springs from the stump of Jesse passage in Isaiah 11:1-10. Isaiah here offers a vision of a promised, righteous…
Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday 14 December 2025
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 35:1-10
- Psalm: Psalm 146:5-10 or Luke 1:46b-55
- New Testament: James 5:7-10
- Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
A103 Advent 3: Isaiah 35:1-10 with Kylie Crabbe
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday 21 December 2025
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 7:10-16
- Psalm: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
- New Testament: Romans 1:1-7
- Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
A204 Advent 4
Glen O’Brien and Fran discuss Isaiah 7:10-16 and Matthew 1:18-25. Mentions Fleming Rutledge, Brendan Byrne, Charles Wesley.
A104 Advent 4: Virgin births in Isaiah 7:10-16 and Matt 1:18-25
Rev. Rachel Kronberger joins Fran and Robyn to discuss miraculous births, barren women, and why Mary s virginity matters (theologically, not gynaecologically!). Fran references Ben Myer s book The Apostles…