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Lectionary Resources — Year B

Advent Year B

First Sunday of Advent

Sunday 29 November 2026

Readings

B101 - Advent 1 (Isa 64:1-9; Mark 13:24-37)

The lectionary readings at the beginning of Advent invite us to ponder the inbreaking of God. What might it mean to live as watchful Christians, to raise our eyes above…

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B201 Advent 1

Howard and Fran discuss Isaiah 64:1–9 and Mark 13:24–37. Includes reference to Sam Wells’ 'How to Preach'.

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Advent Year B

Second Sunday of Advent

Sunday 06 December 2026

Readings

B102 - Advent 2 (Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8)

Dr Angela Sawyer joins us to explore the tender and powerful image of God in Isaiah 40, as well as the cosmic and personal hope the end of exile represents to Israel. We talk about suffering and the yearning for freedom and fulfilment in Israel s foundational story, and how it informs and shapes ours (communally). In a few short phrases Mark 1 outlines the subversive character of Mark s writing, and of Jesus message of good news . We note that everybody came to hear John talk about repentance: what is the peculiar task of preaching about repentance in the 21st century? We highlight some key Advent questions: for whom are we waiting and why?We refer to Ched Myers , Binding the Strong Man and Rick Morton s One Hundred of Dirt.
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B202 Advent 2

Fran and Howard discuss Isaiah 40:1–11 and Mark 1:1–8. Includes reference to Psalm 85 and 2 Peter 3.

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Advent Year B

Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday 13 December 2026

Readings

B103 - Advent 3 (Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Luke 1:46-55; John 1:6-8, 19-28)

Dr Angela Sawyer returns to speak about Isaiah 61, a passage that reflects the concerns of returned exiles, the difficulty of life under colonial rule, and hope in God reversing…

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B203 Advent 3

Craig Thompson and Robyn discuss Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11; Psalm 126; John 1:6–8, 19–28; 1 Thess 5:16–24. Mentions Fleming Rutledge’s 'Advent'.

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Advent Year B

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sunday 20 December 2026

Readings

B104 - Advent 4 (Annunciation and Magnificat, Luke 1:26-38, 46-55)

Rev. Sharon Hollis, President-elect of the Uniting Church, joins the conversation for Advent 4. We discuss how Mary is portrayed as a prophet in Luke 1 and the surprising agency…

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B204 Advent 4

Sharon and Fran explore Luke 1:26–38 and Luke 1:46b–55 with reference to 2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16. Mentions Gary Mason (ABC Radio National).

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