Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost -- September 7, 2008 (Green)

Exodus 12:1-14. God instructs Moses and Aaron in preparation for the Passover of the Lord and for its observance throughout all generations.

Psalm 149 or 148 (UMH 861).

Romans 13:8-14. [Advent 1, year A uses verses 11-14.] Paul exhorts the Romans to "owe no one anything except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law."

Matthew 18:15-20. Jesus gives instructions on dealing with conflict between church members, speaks of binding and loosing, and promises his presence wherever two or three are gathered in his name.

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