Lectionary Resources — Year A
Easter Vigil
Saturday 04 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-2:4a and Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26 Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 and Psalm 46 Genesis 22:1-18 and Psalm 16 Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 and Exodus 15:1b-13, 17-18 Isaiah 55:1-11 and Isaiah 12:2-6 Baruch 3:9-15, 3:32-4:4 or Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6 Psalm 19 Ezekiel 36:24-28 and Psalm 42 and 43 Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Psalm 143 Zephaniah 3:14-20 and Psalm 98
- New Testament: Romans 6:3-11 and Psalm 114
- Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
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Resurrection of the Lord
Sunday 05 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6
- Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
- New Testament: Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43
- Gospel: John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10
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Easter Evening
Sunday 05 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Isaiah 25:6-9
- Psalm: Psalm 114
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8
- Gospel: Luke 24:13-49
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Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday 12 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 2:14a, 22-32
- Psalm: Psalm 16
- New Testament: 1 Peter 1:3-9
- Gospel: John 20:19-31
A222 Easter 2
Robyn Whitaker and Greg Carey discuss Acts 2:14a, 22-32 and John 20:19-31. Greg has a recent book on eschatology. Notes previous 1 Peter episode.
A123 Easter 2: Resurrection hope in dark times (1 Peter 1:3-9)
How do we proclaim the Good News in the midst of dark times? This episode begins a series focussing on the letter known as 1 Peter, an epistle that appears…
Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday 19 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 2:14a, 36-41
- Psalm: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
- New Testament: 1 Peter 1:17-23
- Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
A223 Easter 3
Sean and Fran discuss Luke 24:13-35 and Acts 2:14a-21. Mention of Willie Jennings' Acts commentary and Caravaggio’s 'Supper at Emmaus'.
A124 Easter 3: Holiness in 1 Peter 1:17-23
Sean Winter joins us this week to continue our focus on 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:17-23 set for Easter 3. We talk about the nature of holiness as Peter…
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 26 April 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 2:42-47
- Psalm: Psalm 23
- New Testament: 1 Peter 2:19-25
- Gospel: John 10:1-10
A224 Easter 4
Howard and Fran discuss Psalm 23, John 10:1-10 and Acts 2:42-47.
A125: Easter 4 Imitating Christ with Mike Bird (1 Peter 2:19-25, Ps 23, John 10)
Michael Bird joins the podcast to discuss how he approaches preaching, the image of the Good Shepherd (Ps 23, John 10), the utopian vision of Acts 2, and what we…
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 03 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 7:55-60
- Psalm: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
- New Testament: 1 Peter 2:2-10
- Gospel: John 14:1-14
A225 Easter 5
Robyn and Fran focus on Acts 7:55-60 and John 1:1-14. For 1 Peter 2:2-10 discussion, see Easter 5 (2020). Mention of Willie Jennings.
A126 Easter 5: Living Stones and Christian Identity (1 Peter 2:2-10)
Christian identity and the nature of Christian community in the midst of suffering are themes that run throughout this week s readings. Fran and Robyn discuss Stephen s martyrdom (Acts…
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 10 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 17:22-31
- Psalm: Psalm 66:8-20
- New Testament: 1 Peter 3:13-22
- Gospel: John 14:15-21
A226 Easter 6
Sally and Robyn discuss Acts 17:22-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21. Themes of resurrection, gentleness, love, and testimony.
A127 Easter 6: Divine comfort & unjust suffering (1 Peter 3:13-22)
For Easter 6 (Acts 17:22-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21 and Psalm 66) Robyn and I begin our discussion with 1 Peter 3 by exploring Peter s description of, and…
Ascension of the Lord
Thursday 14 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 1:1-11
- Psalm: Psalm 47 or Psalm 93
- New Testament: Ephesians 1:15-23
- Gospel: Luke 24:44-53
No episodes found for this week.
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Sunday 17 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 1:6-14
- Psalm: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
- New Testament: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
- Gospel: John 17:1-11
A227 Easter 7
Fran and Sean discuss Acts 1:6–14 and John 17:1–11. Topics include ascension theology, the meaning of glory, and church mission. Reference to Willie Jennings and Robyn Whitaker's 2017 ABR article.
A128 Easter 7: 1 Peter 4-5 with Ian Paul
Ian Paul joins the conversation to discuss suffering, hope, glory, and discipleship in 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11. We ask what it means to share in Christ s suffering (specifically) and…
Day of Pentecost
Sunday 24 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: * Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30
- Psalm: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21
- Gospel: John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
A228 Pentecost
Fran and Sean discuss Acts 2:1-21, Numbers 11:24-30, John 7:37-39, John 20:19-23, and 1 Corinthians 12:3b-23.
A129 Pentecost: Acts 2:1-21 with John Flett
John Flett joins us this week for a rich conversation about Pentecost and mission. We focus Acts 2:1-21 and John 20:19-23, drawing similarities and contrasts in the way the Spirit…
Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
Sunday 31 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
- Psalm: Psalm 113
- New Testament: Romans 12:9-16b
- Gospel: Luke 1:39-57
No episodes found for this week.