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Scripture · Lesson 5 · 25 min
The Lectionary as a School of Reading
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Nehemiah 8 shows Ezra reading the Law aloud to a gathered people who could not read it themselves. The lectionary continues that ministry today.
Formed by what we hear
The lectionary does not let a congregation, or a preacher, only hear their favorite passages. Over a three-year cycle it exposes the whole Church to the sweep of Scripture, including the parts we would rather skip.
Read the Scriptures
Nehemiah 8:1-8Luke 4:16-21
From the Prayer Book
Collect for Proper 28
“Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning...”
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Discussion Questions
- What passage has the lectionary introduced you to that you might have skipped on your own?
- How does hearing Scripture read aloud differ from reading it silently?