August 10, 2008 lectionary

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost -- August 10, 2008 (Green)
(See the texts online at the Vanderbilt Divinity Library. )

Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28: Sibling rivalry moves from murderous intent to economic gain as Joseph's brothers sell him into slavery.

Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22,45b: See The United Methodist Hymnal, 828 for verses 1-11. This Psalm continues the Joseph story beyond the first lesson. For this Sunday, you will need to print the Psalm portion to get the verses specified. The hymnal Psalter is based on the former Common Lectionary (1986), but this fuller selection comes from the Revised Common Lectionary our church adopted in 1992. See "Psalms for Singing" for another alternative.

Romans 10:5-15: The connections between hearing, believing, confessing and calling upon the name of Jesus as Lord for salvation.

Matthew 14:22-33: Jesus frightens the disciples when he walks toward them on the stormy sea. He tells them not to be afraid. Peter walks toward him and sinks, only to be lifted by Jesus. The disciples declare Jesus to be the Son of God.