Narrative Lectionary Daily Readings 2020-21 (year of Luke) September 13 October 25 Sunday—Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8, Creation and Fall Sunday—2 Samuel 7:1-17, God’s Promise to David Monday—Genesis 4:1-16, Cain and Abel Monday—David Commits Adultery and Murder, 2 Samuel 11:1-26 Tuesday—Genesis 6:11-22, Noah Tuesday—Nathan Condemns David and Solomon is Born, 2 Samuel 12:1-25 Wednesday—Genesis 11:1-9, The Tower of Babel Wednesday—David Loses His Throne to Absalom, 2 Samuel 15:1-17 Thursday—Genesis 12:1-9, God Calls Abram Thursday—David Regains the Throne, 2 Samuel 19:9-15 Friday—Genesis 12:10-13:1, Abram Lies to Pharaoh about Sarai Friday—Solomon Becomes King, 1 Kings 1: 1-53 Saturday—Genesis 13:2-18, Abram and Lot Part Ways Saturday—David’s Instruction to Solomon, 1 Kings 2:1-12 September 20 November 1 Sunday—Genesis 15:1-6, God’s Promise to Abram Sunday—1 Kings 17:1-16 [17-24], The Widow of Zarephath Monday—Genesis 22:1-19, Abraham’s Sacrifice Monday—Elijah Meets God, 1 Kings 19:11-18, 2 Kings 9:30-37 Tuesday—Genesis 24:1-67, Isaac and Rebekah Tuesday—Elijah Ascends to Heaven and Elisha Succeeds Elijah, 2 Kings 2:1-18 Wednesday—Genesis 27:1-29, Jacob Steals Esau’s Blessing Wednesday—Elisha Heals Naaman, 2 Kings 5:1-19 Thursday—Genesis 29:9-30, Jacob Marries Leah, then Rachel Thursday—Amos Prophesies Against Israel, Amos 5:18-24 Friday—Genesis 32:22-32, Jacob Wrestles an Angel Friday—Hosea Prophesies Against Israel, Hosea 2:1-13 Saturday—Genesis 34:1-31, The Rape of Dinah Saturday—Micah Prophesies to Both Kingdoms, Micah 6:1-8 September 27 November 8 Sunday—Genesis 37:3-8, 17b-22, 26-34; 50:15-21, Joseph and His Brothers Sunday—Jonah 1:1-17; 3:1-10 [4:1-11] , Jonah and the Big Fish Monday—Egyptian Midwives Save Hebrew Babies, Exodus 1:1-22 Monday—Zephaniah Prophesies Against the Kingdoms, Zephaniah 1:14-18 Tuesday—Birth and Youth of Moses, Exodus 2:1-25 Tuesday—Nahum Prophesies of God’s Wrath, Nahum 1:1-11 Wednesday—God Calls Moses, Exodus 3:1-15 Wednesday—Habakkuk Prophesies and Prays, Habakkuk 3:1-19 Thursday—Plagues 1-3, Exodus 7:1-8:19 Thursday—God Calls Jeremiah, Jeremiah 1:1-19 Friday—Plagues 4-6, Exodus 7:20-9:12 Friday—Ezekiel Sees a Vision, Ezekiel 1:1-28 Saturday—Plagues 7-9, Exodus 9:13-10:29 Saturday—The Valley of Dry Bones, Ezekiel 37:1-14 October 4 November 15 Sunday—Exodus 12:1-13; 13:1-8 , Promises of Passover Sunday—Isaiah 6:1-8 , Isaiah’s Vision in the Temple Monday—Pillars of Cloud and Fire, Exodus 13:17-22 Monday—The Peaceful Kingdom, Isaiah 11:1-10 Tuesday—Crossing the Red Sea, Exodus 14:1-31 Tuesday—Impending Judgment on the Earth, Isaiah 24:1-23 Wednesday—Songs of Moses and Miriam, Exodus 15:1-21 Wednesday—God’s People Are Comforted, Isaiah 40:1-31 Thursday—Manna and Quail, Exodus 16:1-36 Thursday—A Hymn of Praise, Isaiah 42:10-20 Friday—Jethro Advises Moses Concerning Leadership, Exodus 18:1-27 Friday—The Suffering Servant, Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Saturday—The Ten Commandments, Exodus 20:1-21 Saturday—A Promise of Abundant Life, Isaiah 55:1-13 October 11 November 22 Sunday—Exodus 32:1-14, The Golden Calf Sunday—Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-28; 31:31-34, A New Covenant Monday—God Calls Joshua, Joshua 1:1-11 Monday—Israel Is Like an Unfaithful Spouse, Jeremiah 3:1-5, 4:1-4 Tuesday—Rahab Helps God’s People, Joshua 2:1-24, 6:1-27 Tuesday—Mourning for the People, Jeremiah 8:18-9:3 Wednesday—Deborah Helps Barak, Judges 4:4-10 Wednesday—God Will Restore Israel, Jeremiah 16:14-21 Thursday—Gideon Tests God, Judges 6:36-7:23 Thursday—The Potter and the Clay, Jeremiah 18:1-11 Friday—Samson and Delilah, Judges 16:1-31 Friday—Lamenting a Fallen City, Lamentations 1:1-22 Saturday—Ruth and Naomi, Ruth 1:1-22 Saturday—God Will Restore Israel and Judah, Jeremiah 30:1-24 October 18 November 29 Sunday—1 Samuel 1:9-11, 19-20; 2:1-10, Hannah promises Samuel to God Sunday—Daniel 6:6-27, Hope in the Lions’ Den Monday—God Calls Samuel, 1 Samuel 3:1-18 Monday—Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream, Daniel 2:1-49 Tuesday—The Ark of God Captured, 1 Samuel 4:2-11, 6:2, 11-13 Tuesday—The Fiery Furnace, Daniel 3:1-30 Wednesday—Samuel Anoints Saul as King, 1 Samuel 9:27-10:8, 10:17-27 Wednesday—Belshazzar’s Feast, Daniel 5:1-30 Thursday—Saul Rejected and David Anointed, 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Thursday—Visions of Four Beasts, Daniel 7:1-28 Friday—David Defeats Goliath, 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Friday—Seventy Weeks, Daniel 9:20-27 Saturday—David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem, 2 Samuel 6:1-23 Saturday—The Resurrection of the Dead, Daniel 12:1-13 December 6 January 24 Sunday—Joel 2:12-13, 28-29, Joel’s Prophecy of Hope Sunday—Luke 5:1-11, Jesus Fishes for People Monday—End of Babylonian Captivity, Ezra 1:1-11 Monday—Jesus Cleanses a Leper, Luke 5:12-16 Tuesday—Lament over the Ruined Country, Joel 1:1-12 Tuesday—Jesus Heals a Paralytic, Luke 5:17-26 Wednesday—Call to Repentance and God’s Response, Joel 1:13-20 Wednesday—Jesus Calls Levi (Matthew), Luke 5:27-32 Thursday—Dedication of the Temple, Ezra 6:13-22 Thursday—The Question about Fasting, Luke 5:33-39 Friday—Ezra Restores Torah as Law, Nehemiah 8:1-12 Friday—God Does a New Thing, Isaiah 43:14-21 Saturday—Dedication of Jerusalem’s Wall, Nehemiah 12:27-47 Saturday—God Forgives Sins, Isaiah 43:25-44:5 December 13 January 31 Sunday—Isaiah 61:1-11 , Isaiah’s Prophecy of Hope Sunday—Luke 6:1-16, The Lord of the Sabbath Monday—God Is Gracious, Isaiah 63:7-14 Monday—Jesus Teaches and Heals, Luke 6:17-26 Tuesday—Prayer of Repentance, Isaiah 63:15-64:12 Tuesday—Love for Enemies, Luke 6:27-30 Wednesday—New Creation, Isaiah 65:17-25 Wednesday—Love for Enemies, Luke 6:31-38 Thursday—Edom’s Betrayal and Israel’s Restoration, Obadiah 1:1-21 Thursday—Love for Enemies, Luke 6:39-42 Friday—Jerusalem’s Victory, Zechariah 12:1-13:1 Friday—A Tree and Its Fruit, Luke 6:43-49 Saturday—The Coming Messenger, Malachi 3:1-7 Saturday—Jesus Speaks in Parables, Luke 8:1-3 December 20 February 7 Sunday—Luke 1:26-45 [46-56] , Mary and Elizabeth’s Visitors Sunday—Luke 7:1-17, Healing the Sick, Raising the Dead Monday—Introduction to Luke, Luke 1:1-4 Monday—Jesus Speaks in Parables, Luke 8:4-21 Tuesday—An Angel Tells Zechariah of John’s Birth, Luke 1:5-25 Tuesday—Jesus Calms a Storm and Heals the Gerasene Demoniac, Luke 8:22-39 Wednesday—Mary’s Song, Luke 1:46-56 Wednesday—Jairus’ Plea and a Woman Restored, Luke 8:40-56 Thursday— (Christmas Eve) Luke 2:1-20, Jesus is Born! Thursday—Jesus Sends Out Disciples, Luke 9:1-9 Friday—(Christmas Day) John 1:1-14, Prologue Friday—Jesus Feeds the 5,000, Luke 9:10-17 Saturday—Birth of John the Baptist, Luke 1:57-66 Saturday—Peter’s Confession, Luke 9:18-27 December 27 February 14 Sunday—Luke 2:21-38, Baby Jesus in the Temple Sunday—Luke 9:28-45, The Transfiguration Monday—Prophecy of Zechariah, Luke 1:67-80 Monday—Who Is Greatest, Luke 9:46-48 Tuesday—Jesus Grew in Wisdom, Luke 2:39-40 Tuesday—Whoever Is Not Against You Is For You, Luke 9:49-50 Wednesday—Isaiah Brings an Answer to Hezekiah’s Prayer, 2 Kings 19:20-34 Wednesday—(Ash Wednesday) Luke 9:51-62, Walking toward Jerusalem Thursday—Purification of a Woman after Childbirth, Leviticus 12:1-8 Thursday—Mission of the Seventy, Luke 10:1-12 Friday—The Law Concerning Dedication of Firstborns, Exodus 13:1-16 Friday—Woes to Unrepentant Cities, Luke 10:13-16 Saturday—Levites Become Substitutes for Firstborns, Numbers 3:40-51 Saturday—Seventy Return and Jesus Rejoices, Luke 10:17-24 January 3 February 21 Sunday—Luke 2:41-52, Boy Jesus in the Temple Sunday—Luke 10:25-42 , The Samaritan, Martha and Mary Monday—Psalm 2:7-8 Monday—The Lord’s Prayer and Persistence in Prayer, Luke 11:1-26 Tuesday—God’s Servant, Isaiah 42:1-9 Tuesday—Jesus Criticizes Pharisees and Lawyers, Luke 11:27-54 Wednesday—Laws Concerning Festivals, Exodus 23:10-17 Wednesday—Parable of the Rich Fool, Luke 12:1-21 Thursday—Psalm 113 Thursday—Do Not Worry, Luke 12:22-34 Friday—Psalm 96 Friday—Be Alert, Luke 12:35-48 Saturday—Psalm 123 Saturday—Jesus the Cause of Division, Luke 12:49-59 January 10 February 28 Sunday—Luke 3:1-22, Jesus and John the Baptist Sunday—Luke 13:1-9, 31-35, Jesus Preaches Repentance Monday—Genealogy of Jesus, Luke 3:23-38 Monday—Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman, Luke 13:10-17 Tuesday—Jesus is Tempted in the Wilderness, Luke 4:1-13 Tuesday—Parables, Luke 13:18-30 Wednesday—Comfort, O Comfort My People, Isaiah 40:1-11 Wednesday—Jesus Heals a Man with Dropsy, Luke 14:1-6 Thursday—God Will Restore Jerusalem, Isaiah 52:1-12 Thursday—Parable of a Wedding Banquet, Luke 14:7-14 Friday—Elijah’s Flight, 1 Kings 19:1-9a Friday—Parable of a Great Dinner, Luke 14:15-24 Saturday—The Cost of Discipleship, Luke 14:25-35 January 17 Sunday—Luke 4:14-30, Jesus Brings Good News March 7 Monday—Jesus Casts Out an Unclean Spirit, Luke 4:31-37 Sunday—Luke 15:1-32, The Lost Is Found Tuesday—Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-Law, Luke 4:38-39 Monday—The Law of the Firstborn’s Inheritance, Deuteronomy 21:15-17 Wednesday—Jesus Heals and Casts Out Demons, Luke 4:40-44 Tuesday—Stoning a Rebellious Son, Deuteronomy 21:18-21 Thursday—The Spirit of the Lord, Isaiah 61:1-3 Wednesday—Penitent’s Psalm, Psalm 51 Friday—Elijah Helps a Widow, 1 Kings 17:8-16 Thursday—A Righteous Heart, Proverbs 21:1-5 Saturday—Elisha Heals Naaman, 2 Kings 5:1-14 Friday—The Parable of the Dishonest Manager, Luke 16:1-13 Saturday—The Kingdom of God, Luke 16:14-18 March 14 May 2 Sunday—Luke 16:19-31, The Rich Man and Lazarus Sunday—Acts 15:1-18, The First Church Council Monday—Sayings of Jesus, Luke 17:1-10 Monday—The Conversion of Lydia, Acts 16:11-15 Tuesday—Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers, Luke 17:11-19 Tuesday—Paul and Silas in Prison, Acts