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November 2020 Bible readings

stjohnstmarkchurchburyTuesday, October 27, 2020

Here are the November 2020 Bible readings that we’ll be using in church. Whether you’re able to get out or sheltering at home, please make use of these readings and reflect on what they might be saying to you.

The readings

This month we have lions, bears and snakes. We also have bridesmaids and a bridegroom, trumpets and talents, sheep and goats…

• November 1st. All Saints: Revelation 7:9-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12;
• November 8th. Remembrance: Amos 5:18-24; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13;
• November 15th. 2nd before Advent: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30;
• November 22nd. Christ the King: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46;
• November 29th. Advent (Year B): Isaiah 40:1-11; 2 Peter 3:18-15a; Mark 1:1-8;

If you don’t have access to a Bible, then please follow this link to the Vanderbilt Divinity Library. The November 2020 Bible readings also include the Beatitudes…

Matthew 5:1-12

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. And blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. And blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. And blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

For the October 2020 Bible readings please press here. Many thanks to Olivia Snow for the photo on Unsplash.