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| Week/Dates | Title | Scripture Text | Bible Story |
| 1. Sept. 1 Labor Day: Sept. 2 |
The valley of dry bones | Ezekiel 37:1–14 | God gave Ezekiel a vision of a valley full of dry bones coming to life. This symbolized the restoration and new life God planned for Israel, even in Israel’s darkest times. |
| 2. Sept. 8 | Jeremiah | Jeremiah 1:1–10 | Before Jeremiah was born, God had already chosen him to be a prophet. While he was still a boy, God called him and appointed him to prophecy to nations and kingdoms. |
| 3. Sept. 15 | A new covenant | Jeremiah 31:31–40 | Jeremiah prophesied a new covenant between God and Israel and Judah. All the people would know God and the law of God would be written on their hearts. |
| 4. Sept. 22 | Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego | Daniel 3 | King Nebuchadnezzar ordered people to worship an idol. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused and were thrown into a furnace. With God’s help, they survived. |
| 5. Sept. 29 | Daniel | Daniel 6 | Daniel was a respected ruler, making other rulers jealous. They created a law to trap Daniel. Daniel entered the lion’s den, prayed to God, and was saved. |
| 6. Oct. 6 | Job suffers | Job 1–2 | Job remained faithful to God despite illness, personal tragedies, and attacks on his character. He refused to blame God for his troubles and was comforted by friends. |
| 7. Oct. 13 Oct. 14: Thanksgiving (Canada) |
God responds to Job | Job 38–42 | God answered Job in a whirlwind. Job affirmed that God can do all things and responded with prayer and forgiveness for his friends. Job’s fortunes were restored. |
| 8. Oct. 20 | Jonah: Part 1 | Jonah 1–2 | Jonah boarded a ship to escape God’s call to prophesy. He was thrown overboard to calm the stormy sea and swallowed by a big fish. He prayed to God and was saved. |
| 9. Oct. 27 | Jonah: Part 2 | Jonah 3–4 | Jonah preached in Nineveh. The king led the people in repentance and God forgave them. Jonah was angry at God’s mercy but was reminded that God cares for all people. |
| 10. Nov. 3 | Returning to Jerusalem | Ezra 1 | King Cyrus of Persia sent the Israelites back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. Neighbors gave them gifts and Cyrus restored to them treasures from Jerusalem. |
| 11. Nov. 10 | Rebuilding the temple | Ezra 4–6 | The rebuilding of the temple was halted, but King Darius gave permission for the work to continue. The temple was completed and dedicated to God with joy. |
| 12. Nov. 17 | Reading God’s word together | Nehemiah 8 | The priest Ezra read to the people from the book of law. The people worshiped God, weeping and rejoicing. The community kept the Festival of Booths. |
| 13. Nov. 24 Nov. 28: Thanksgiving (United States) |
Sing to the Lord | Psalm 98 | The psalmist praises God’s steadfast love and faithfulness to all of creation. All the earth should make a joyful noise, praising God with instruments and song. |
| Week/Dates | Title | Scripture Text | Bible Story |
| 1. Dec. 1 First Sunday of Advent |
Praying for peace | Psalm 122 | This pilgrimage song gives thanks for the opportunity to visit the temple. The psalmist prays for peace in Jerusalem, because it is the site of the house of God. |
| 2. Dec. 8 Second Sunday of Advent |
A light in the darkness | John 1:1–18 | John the Baptist was sent from God to prepare people for Jesus, the true light. Jesus then came to earth as God’s flesh and made God known to humanity. |
| 3. Dec. 15 Third Sunday of Advent |
Announcing the coming of Jesus | Luke 1:26–38 | The angel Gabriel visited Mary, saying that she would give birth to the Son of God. Mary was amazed but humbly accepted her place in God’s plan. |
| 4. Dec. 22 Fourth Sunday of Advent |
Jesus is born | Luke 2:1–20 | Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem to register in the census and Jesus was born there. An angel told nearby shepherds of the birth and they came to see Jesus. |
| 5. Dec. 29 | The first disciples | John 1:19–51 | John the Baptist told the religious authorities that he was preparing the way of the Lord. He named Jesus as the Lamb of God. Jesus called the first disciples. |
| 6. Jan. 5 Epiphany Sunday |
The miracle at Cana | John 2:1–12 | At a wedding, Jesus told servants to fill six stone jars with water. After they did, the water became wine. This was the first sign of Jesus’ glory. |
| 7. Jan. 12 | Nicodemus comes to Jesus | John 3:1–21 | Nicodemus came secretly to talk to Jesus about what it means to be born of the Spirit. Jesus said those who believe in the Son of Man will have eternal life. |
| 8. Jan. 19 | Jesus and the Samaritan woman | John 4:1–42 | Jesus asked a Samaritan woman for a drink of water, and they talked about the water of eternal life. She told other Samaritans about Jesus. Many believed. |
| 9. Jan. 26 | Healing on the sabbath | John 5:1–18 | At a pool in Jerusalem, Jesus healed a lame man on the sabbath. Some were angry because Jesus had broken sabbath laws and was calling God his father. |
| 10. Feb. 2 | Feeding the hungry | John 6:1–15; 22–40 | When people flocked after Jesus, he said they followed him because he gave them bread, but that they should work to gain spiritual food instead. Jesus fed 5,000. |
| 11. Feb. 9 | Do not judge | John 7:53–8:11 | The religious authorities brought a sinner to Jesus to see if he would enforce the law by calling for her death. Jesus told those without sin to cast the first stone. |
| 12. Feb. 16 | A blind man sees | John 9:1–41 | Jesus healed a blind man. The Pharisees challenged the man and threw him out of the temple. Jesus criticized people who think they see but are really blind. |
| 13. Feb. 23 | The Good Shepherd | John 10:1–21 | Jesus described the difference between a shepherd and a thief. He said that he is the Good Shepherd, who will give abundant life and lay down his life for his sheep. |
| Week/Dates | Title | Scripture Text | Bible Story |
| 1. March 2 March 5: Ash Wednesday |
Jesus raises Lazarus | John 11:1–44 | Lazarus of Bethany died and was entombed. After four days, Jesus arrived. He wept with Mary and Martha. Jesus commanded Lazarus to come out and Lazarus obeyed. |
| 2. March 9 First Sunday in Lent |
A plot against Jesus | John 11:45–57 | Many people believed in Jesus, which alarmed the religious authorities because they feared Rome. They plotted to kill Jesus rather than have the nation destroyed. |
| 3. March 16 Second Sunday in Lent |
Jesus is loved | John 12:1–19 | Mary honored Jesus as she anointed his feet with costly perfume and wiped them with her hair. Later, a great crowd shouted praises to Jesus as he entered Jerusalem. |
| 4. March 23 Third Sunday in Lent |
Jesus is troubled | John 12:20–50 | Jesus told his disciples that like a grain of wheat, he would bear fruit by dying. He proclaimed himself the light of the world and told his followers to be children of light. |
| 5. March 30 Fourth Sunday in Lent |
Jesus teaches by example | John 13:1–20 | Jesus washed his disciples’ feet. He told the disciples that they should do the same for each other. Jesus said that those who receive him receive the one who sent him. |
| 6. April 6 Fifth Sunday in Lent |
Jesus comforts the disciples | John 14:1–17 | Jesus comforted the confused and troubled disciples. He said that in knowing him, they had come to know God. Those who believe in Jesus will carry on his work. |
| 7. April 13 Palm Sunday |
Arrest and death | John 18–19 | Jesus was betrayed, arrested, sentenced to death, and crucified. After Jesus’ death, two followers anointed his body with oil and spices and placed it in a tomb. |
| 8. April 20 Easter Sunday |
Jesus is risen! | John 20:1–18 | Mary Magdalene and two disciples searched the tomb but did not find Jesus. Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and then to all of the disciples. They were all amazed. |
| 9. April 27 | Jesus reassures the disciples | John 20:19–31 | Jesus appeared to the disciples in a locked room and showed them his hands and side. Jesus gave the disciples his peace and blessed those who believe without seeing. |
| 10. May 4 | Jesus on the seashore | John 21:1–14 | The disciples fished all night and caught nothing. Jesus appeared and told them to cast their nets on the other side; their nets filled. Jesus fed them and they knew him. |
| 11. May 11 | Jesus instructs Peter | John 21:15–19 | Three times Jesus asked Simon Peter if he loved him, and three times Peter said, “Yes, Lord.” Jesus said that Peter should feed his lambs and tend his sheep. |
| 12. May 18 | Walking in the light | 1 John 1:1–2:11 | God is light, and in God there is no darkness. Jesus said to walk in the light by living and loving the way he did. Darkness is passing away and the true light is shining. |
| 13.May 25 | John’s revelation | Revelation 22:1–9 | An angel showed John a river of life and the tree of life, whose leaves heal the nations. The people will see God’s face. There will be no more night, for God will be their light. |
| Week/Dates | Title | Scripture Text | Bible Story |
| 1. June 1 | Matthew the tax collector | Matthew 9:9–13 | Matthew was sitting at his tax booth when Jesus walked by. When Jesus called him, he got up and followed. He ate dinner with Jesus and the disciples and others who were called sinners. |
| 2. June 8 Pentecost |
Martha | Luke 10:38–42; John 11:17–27 | Martha welcomed Jesus into her home and resented it when her sister did not help with chores. When their brother Lazarus died, she declared her faith in Jesus as the Messiah. |
| 3. June 15 | Mary | Luke 10:38–42; John 12:1–8 | Mary was the sister who sat and listened to Jesus’ teachings. Later, Mary showed her love for Jesus by anointing his feet with costly perfume and wiping them with her hair. |
| 4. June 22 | Mary Magdalene | Luke 8:1–3; John 19:25; 20:11–18 |
Mary Magdalene was one who had been healed. She stood near the cross as Jesus died and wept at his tomb. Jesus appeared and spoke with her; she went to the disciples and told them. |
| 5. June 29 | Zacchaeus | Luke 19:1–10 | Zacchaeus, a tax collector, climbed a tree to see Jesus, and welcomed Jesus to his house for dinner. He said he would give generously to the poor and to any he had defrauded. |
| 6. July 6 | Nicodemus | John 3:1–9; 7:45–52; 19:38–42 | Nicodemus was a Jewish leader who came to Jesus by night to learn more from Jesus. When some wanted to arrest Jesus, Nicodemus spoke up. Later, he anointed Jesus’ body with spices. |
| 7. July 13 | Peter, John, and a lame man | Acts 3 | Peter and John went to the temple, and Peter healed a lame man. People saw the man walking and leaping and were amazed. Peter preached, urging the crowd to repent. |
| 8. July 20 | Cornelius and Peter | Acts 10 | Cornelius was a centurion. An angel appeared to him, telling him to send for Simon Peter. Peter shared Jesus’ message with Cornelius and other Gentiles, converting and baptizing many. |
| 9. July 27 | Philip and the Ethiopian official | Acts 8:4–8; 26–40 | Philip preached and performed signs in Samaria. He met a court official from Ethiopia on the road. Philip explained the good news to the man and he asked to be baptized. |
| 10. Aug. 3 | Ananias and Saul | Acts 9:1–22 | Saul, a persecutor of Christians, was blinded on the road to Damascus. Ananias had a vision from God and went to help Saul. Saul regained his sight, converted, and was baptized. |
| 11. Aug. 10 | Barnabas | Acts 4:36–37; 9:26–31 | Barnabas sold a field and gave the money to the apostles. When the disciples were afraid to trust in Saul’s conversion, Barnabas brought Saul to the apostles and spoke up for him. |
| 12. Aug. 17 | Lydia | Acts 16:11–15; 40 | Lydia was a well-to-do merchant who met Paul and Silas outside of Phillipi. She and her household were baptized. Lydia urged Paul and Silas to come stay at her home, and they did. |
| 13. Aug. 24 | Aquila and Priscilla | Acts 18:1–3; 18–28 | Aquila and Priscilla were Jews and tentmakers, whom Paul visited in Corinth. They went with Paul on some of his travels and explained the way of God to a believer named Apollos. |
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