It is undeniable that the genealogical lists in Scripture can seem boring. But, rightly understood, they do have both a narrative and a covenantal significance in several ways.
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Lectionary Readings – Week of Nov 27, 2022
The Old Testament readings this week continue through prophecy of Zechariah, while the New Testament readings go through the Apostle Paul's first letter to Timothy. The Psalm readings go through Psalms 128-133.
Lectionary Readings – The Week of Nov 20, 2022
This week's Old Testament readings continue going through the prophecy of Zechariah (chs. 4-9). The New Testament readings encompass the Apostle Paul's entire letter to the Colossians and his private letter to Philemon. The Psalms are the Songs of Ascents (or Degrees), namely Psalms 122-127.
Lectionary Readings – Week of Oct 30, 2022
This week's Old Testament readings begin the book of Nehemiah, the second half of the Ezra-Nehemiah combination. The New Testament readings go from Acts 23 through the end of the book, and the Psalms cover Psalms 103-108.
Lectionary Readings – Week of August 28, 2022
This week’s Old Testament readings, chapters 1-7 of 2 Chronicles, mark the shift from David’s reign to Solomon’s, and with that, the focus on Solomon actually constructing the Temple that David had it in his heart to build.