YEAR A (2007–2008)
SCRIPTURES

Annual Theme: "Passionate for Peace"

(Note: "Inspired Version" Bible verse numbers are noted where they differ;
bold indicates scripture(s) to which theme is most closely tied.)

LECTIONARY:  YEAR A

DECEMBER 2007

2. Seek Peace! (Peace)
First Sunday of Advent 
Isaiah 2:1–5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11–14; Matthew 24:36–44/24:43–51 IV; II Nephi 8:18–21; Doctrine and Covenants 152:4d

9. Bring Hope!  (Hope)
Second Sunday of Advent 
Isaiah 11:1–10; Psalm 72:1–7, 18–19; Romans 15:4–13; Matthew 3:1–12/3: 27–39 IV; II Nephi 9:117–124; Doctrine and Covenants 10:6–7

16. Leap with Joy!   (Joy)
Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 35:1–10; Psalm 146:5–10; James 5:7–10; Matthew 11:2–11; II Nephi 5:72–77; Doctrine and Covenants 36:10g–h

23. God Is with Us!  (Love)
Fourth Sunday of Advent 
Isaiah 7:10–16; Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19; Romans 1:1–7; Matthew 1:18–25/2:1–8 IV; II Nephi 9:23–30; Doctrine and Covenants 162:7a

30. Called to Protect the Child
First Sunday after Christmas
Isaiah 63:7–9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10–18; Matthew 2:13–23/3:13–23 IV; I Nephi 1:26–34; Doctrine and Covenants 12:4–5b

JANUARY 2008

6. Follow the Light
Epiphany
Isaiah 60:1–6; Psalm 72:1–7, 10–14; Ephesians 3:1–12; Matthew 2:1–12/3:1–12 IV; Jacob 3:9–17; Doctrine and Covenants 3:14

13. Be Baptized
First Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Isaiah 42:1–9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34–43; Matthew 3:13–17/3:41–46 IV; I Nephi 3:7–12; Doctrine and Covenants 3:15b

20. Gifted with the Holy Spirit
Racial Justice Day
Second Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Isaiah 49:1–7; Psalm 40:1–11; I Corinthians 1:1–9; John 1:29–42; II Nephi 13:6–12; Doctrine and Covenants 3:15e

27. Called to Proclaim
Third Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Isaiah 9:1–4; Psalm 27:1, 4–9; I Corinthians 1:10–18; Matthew 4:12–23/4:11–22 IV; III Nephi 5:3–12; Doctrine and Covenants 3:16

FEBRUARY 2008

3. Hunger and Thirst for Justice
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Micah 6:1–8; Psalm 15; I Corinthians 1:18–31; Matthew 5:1–12 /5:1–14 IV; III Nephi 5:49–59; Doctrine and Covenants 3:17–18

10. Tempted to Follow
Youth Ministries Day
First Sunday in Lent
Genesis 2:15–17, 3:1–7/2:18–20, 3:6–12 IV; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12–19; Matthew 4:1–11; I Nephi 3:28–33; Doctrine and Covenants 161:4b

17. Trust God’s Promises for All
Second Sunday in Lent
Genesis 12:1–4a /12:1–3 IV; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1–5, 13–17; John 3:1–17; Alma 5:23–28; Doctrine and Covenants 155:7–8

24. Suffer, Endure, Hope
Third Sunday in Lent
Exodus 17:1–7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1–11; John 4:5–42 /4:7–44 IV; II Nephi 1:71–77; Doctrine and Covenants 157:16–17

MARCH 2008

2. Prepare a Table
World Hunger Emphasis
Fourth Sunday in Lent
I Samuel 16:1–13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8–14; John 9:1–41; III Nephi 4:44–52; Doctrine and Covenants 152:4a

9. Morning Follows Mourning
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Ezekiel 37:1–14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6–11; John 11:1–45; Moroni 7:47–49; Doctrine and Covenants 161:6

16. Go beyond Hosanna
Palm/Passion Sunday
Matthew 21:1–11/21:1–9 IV; Psalm 118:1–2, 19–29; Isaiah 50:4–9a/50:4–6 IV; Psalm 31:9–16; Philippians 2:5–11; Matthew 26:14—27:66/26:11—27:67 IV; III Nephi 8:30–41; Doctrine and Covenants 162:3

23. Jesus Lives!
Easter
Acts 10:34–43; Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24; Colossians 3:1–4; Matthew 28:1–10/28:1–9 IV; John 20:1–18; III Nephi 5:13–17; Doctrine and Covenants 162:8c

30. Peace Be with You
Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:14a, 22–32; Psalm 16; I Peter 1:3–9; John 20:19–31; I Nephi 5:103–112; Doctrine and Covenants 157:11–12

APRIL 2008

6. See Jesus at Your Table
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:14a, 36–41; Psalm 116:1–4, 12–19; I Peter 1:17–23; Luke 24:13–35/24:12–34 IV; I Nephi 5:113–122; Doctrine and Covenants 161:3

13. Each Day Share, Each Day Grow
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:42–47; Psalm 23; I Peter 2:19–25; John 10:1–10; I Nephi 6:19–27; Doctrine and Covenants 162:1

20. Live Like Jesus
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 7:55–60; Psalm 31:1–5, 15–16; I Peter 2:2–10; John 14:1–14; I Nephi 6:38–42; Doctrine and Covenants 158:11

27. Love Like Jesus
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 17:22–31; Psalm 66:8–20; I Peter 3:13–22; John 14:15–21; I Nephi 6:43–48; Doctrine and Covenants 6:3

MAY 2008

4. Wait Faithfully
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 1:6–14; Psalm 68:1–10, 32–35; I Peter 4:12–14, 5:6–11; John 17:1–11; II Nephi 1:63–77; Doctrine and Covenants 76:3g–h

11. Filled with the Spirit
Pentecost/Endowment Day
Numbers 11:24–30; Psalm 104:24–34, 35b; Acts 2:1–21; I Corinthians 12:3b–13; John 20:19–23; II Nephi 3:29–39; Doctrine and Covenants 6:4

18. Disciple the World
First Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 1:1—2:4a/1:3—2:4a IV; Psalm 8; II Corinthians 13:11–13; Matthew 28:16–20/28:15–19 IV; II Nephi 3:43–66; Doctrine and Covenants 6:15–16

25. Who Do You Serve?
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 49:8–16a; Psalm 131; I Corinthians 4:1–5; Matthew 6:24–34/6:24–39 IV; III Nephi 5:85–90; Doctrine and Covenants 17:5

JUNE 2008

1. Build with Faith
Ordinary Time (Proper 4)
Genesis 6:9–22, 7:24, 8:14–19/8:16–28, 46, 8:56—9:3 IV; Psalm 46; Romans 1:16–17; 3:22–31; Matthew 7:21–29/7:30–37 IV; II Nephi 5:79–85; Doctrine and Covenants 4:1–2

8. Journey in Faith
Ordinary Time (Proper 5)
Genesis 12:1–9/12:1–7 IV; Psalm 33:1–12; Romans 4:13–25; Matthew 9:9–13,18–26/9:10–14, 24–32 IV; II Nephi 5:112–114; Doctrine and Covenants 5:5b

15. Is Anything Too Wonderful for God?
Ordinary Time (Proper 6)
Genesis 18:1–15; Psalm 116:1–2, 12–19; Romans 5:1–8; Matthew 9:35—10:8/9:41—10:7 IV; II Nephi 6:10–19; Doctrine and Covenants 6:2

22. Alive to God
Ordinary Time (Proper 7)
Genesis 21:8–21/21:7–19 IV; Psalm 86:1–10, 16–17; Romans 6:1b–11; Matthew 10:24–39/10:21–34 IV; II Nephi 6:24–31; Doctrine and Covenants 6:11a–c

29. Be a Living Sacrifice
Ordinary Time (Proper 8)
Genesis 22:1–14/22:1–18 IV; Psalm 13; Romans 6:12–23; Matthew 10:40–42/10:35–38 IV; II Nephi 6:44–53; Doctrine and Covenants 10:3

JULY 2008

6. Delight in God
Ordinary Time (Proper 9)
Genesis 24:34–38, 42–49, 58–67/24:34–38, 43–53, 63–73 IV; Psalm 45:10–17; Romans 7:15–25a/7:15–27 IV; Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30/11:17–21, 27–30 IV; II Nephi 6:79–84; Doctrine and Covenants 10:4

13. Set Your Mind on Life and Peace
Ordinary Time (Proper 10)
Genesis 25:19–34; Psalm 119:105–112; Romans 8:1–11; Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23/13:1–7, 17–21 IV; II Nephi 6:99–104; Doctrine and Covenants 16:4c–g

20. Hope for the Unseen
Ordinary Time (Proper 11)
Genesis 28:10–19a; Psalm 139:1–12, 23–24; Romans 8:12–25; Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43/13:22–29, 35–45 IV; II Nephi 8:7–14; Doctrine and Covenants 18:2n–o

27. Nothing Separates Us from God’s Love
Ordinary Time (Proper 12)
Genesis 29:15–28; Psalm 105:1–11, 45b; Romans 8:26–39; Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52/13:30–32, 46–53 IV; II Nephi 11:22–29; Doctrine and Covenants 18:4a–b

AUGUST 2008

3. Bless, Break, and Share
Ordinary Time (Proper 13)
Genesis 32:22–31; Psalm 17:1–7, 15; Romans 9:1–5; Matthew 14:13–21/14:12–18 IV; II Nephi 11:36–38; Doctrine and Covenants 19:3a

10. Take Heart, Have Faith
Ordinary Time (Proper 14)
Genesis 37:1–4, 12–28; Psalm 105:1–6, 16–22, 45b; Romans 10:5–15; Matthew 14:22–33/14:19–28 IV; II Nephi 11:44–51; Doctrine and Covenants 28:2b–c

17. Have a Just Heart
Ordinary Time (Proper 15)
Genesis 45:1–15; Psalm 133; Romans 11:1–2a, 29–32; Matthew 15:10–28/15:9–27 IV; II Nephi 11:54–59; Doctrine and Covenants 34:1

24. Liberate Justice
Ordinary Time (Proper 16)
Exodus 1:8—2:10; Psalm 124; Romans 12:1–8; Matthew 16:13–20/16:14–21 IV; II Nephi 11:95–103; Doctrine and Covenants 36:2h–3

31. Here I Am, Lord
Ordinary Time (Proper 17)
Exodus 3:1–15; Psalm 105:1–6, 23–26, 45c; Romans 12:9–21; Matthew 16:21–28/16:22–31 IV; II Nephi 12:91–95; Doctrine and Covenants 38:1a–c

SEPTEMBER 2008

7. Do This in Remembrance
World Hunger Emphasis
Ordinary Time (Proper 18)
Exodus 12:1–14; Psalm 149; Romans 13:8–14; Matthew 18:15–20; II Nephi 15:10–12; Doctrine and Covenants 38:4c–f

14. God Delivers Us
Ordinary Time (Proper 19)
Exodus 14:19–31; Psalm 114; Romans 14:1–12; Matthew 18:21–35/18:21–34 IV; Jacob 1:7–8a; Doctrine and Covenants 39:1

21. Praise God’s Generosity
Heritage Day
Ordinary Time (Proper 20)
Exodus 16:2–15; Psalm 105:1–6, 37–45; Philippians 1:21–30/1:20–30 IV; Matthew 20:1–16/20:1–15 IV; Jacob 2:22–24; Doctrine and Covenants 43:3a–c

28. God Is Faithful
Ordinary Time (Proper 21)
Exodus 17:1–7; Psalm 78:1–4, 12–16; Philippians 2:1–13; Matthew 21:23–32/21:21–32 IV; Jacob 3:4–8; Doctrine and Covenants 46:7a–f

OCTOBER 2008

5. Keep My Commandments
Ordinary Time (Proper 22)
Exodus 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4b–14; Matthew 21:33–46/21:35–49 IV; Jacob 3:9–17; Doctrine and Covenants 50:8d–g

12. Plea for Peace
Ordinary Time (Proper 23)
Exodus 32:1–14; Psalm 106:1–6, 19–23; Philippians 4:1–9; Matthew 22:1–14; Jacob 4:2–6; Doctrine and Covenants 59:2a–e

19. See through Children’s Eyes
Children’s Sabbath
Ordinary Time (Proper 24)
Exodus 33:12–23; Psalm 99; I Thessalonians 1:1–10; Matthew 22:15–22; Jacob 4:8–16; Doctrine and Covenants 59:2f–h

26. Commanded to Love
Ordinary Time (Proper 25)
Deuteronomy 34:1–12; Psalm 90:1–6, 13–17; I Thessalonians 2:1–8; Matthew 22:34–46/22:33–44 IV; Jacob 5:13–30; Doctrine and Covenants 64:2d–e

NOVEMBER 2008

2. Lead a Life Worthy of God
Ordinary Time (Proper 26)
Joshua 3:7–17; Psalm 107:1–7, 33–37; I Thessalonians 2:9–13; Matthew 23:1–12/23:1–9 IV; Enos 1:5–11; Doctrine and Covenants 66:5a–g

9. Remember God’s Promises
Ordinary Time (Proper 27)
Joshua 24:1–3a, 14–25; Psalm 78:1–7; I Thessalonians 4:13–18; Matthew 25:1–13/25:1–12 IV; Enos 1:43–46; Doctrine and Covenants 68:1f–h

16. Be Faithful Stewards
Ordinary Time (Proper 28)
Judges 4:1–7; Psalm 123; I Thessalonians 5:1–11; Matthew 25:14–30/25:14–31 IV; Omni 1:46–47; Doctrine and Covenants 83:7a–e

23. Recognize Jesus Among Us
Ordinary Time (Proper 29)
Ezekiel 34:11–16, 20–24; Psalm 100; Ephesians 1:15–23; Matthew 25:31–46/25:32–47 IV; Words of Mormon 1:11–12; Doctrine and Covenants 85:1c–2b

30. Beginning of Lectionary Year B
First Sunday of Advent

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