Year B (2023-2024) Scriptures and Themes
Note: Inspired Version (IV) Bible verse numbers are noted where they differ; bold indicates scriptures to which the theme most closely tied. Based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
DECEMBER 2023
3
First Sunday of Advent Advent of Hope
Mark 13:24-37/13:38, 42-61 IV
Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
31
First Sunday after Christmas Day
Recognize the Messiah
Luke 2:22-40
Isaiah 61:10 62:3
Psalm 148
Galatians 4:4-7
JANUARY 2024
10
Second Sunday of Advent Advent of Peace
Mark 1:1-8
Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
2 Peter 3:8-15a
17
Third Sunday of Advent Advent of Love
John 1:6-8, 19-28/1:6-8, 20-28 IV
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Psalm 126
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
6
Epiphany of the Lord (A, B, C)
Star of Wonder
Matthew 2:1–12 /3:1-12 IV
Isaiah 60:1–6
Psalm 72:1–7, 10–14
Ephesians 3:1–12
24
Fourth Sunday of Advent Advent of Joy
Luke 1:26-38
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
Romans 16:25-27
25
Christmas Day (A, B, C)
In A Stable Wrapped in Starlight
Luke 2:1–20
Isaiah 9:2–7
Psalm 96
Titus 2:11–14
7
First Sunday after the Epiphany
Baptism of the Lord
Ordinary Time
Covenant with God and Community
Acts 19:1-7
Genesis 1:1-5
Psalm 29 Mark 1:4-11
14
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Ordinary Time
Sacred the Body
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
1 Samuel 3:1-20
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
John 1:43-51
21
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Ordinary Time
Racial Justice Day
Will You Come and Follow Me?
Mark 1:14-20/1:12-18 IV
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Psalm 62:5-12
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
18
First Sunday in Lent
When We Are Tested
Mark 1:9-15/1:7-13 IV
Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-10
1 Peter 3:18-22
28
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Ordinary Time
There Is One God
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
Mark 1:21-28
FEBRUARY 2024
4
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Ordinary Time
Mission by All Means
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
Mark 1:29-39
11
Last Sunday after the Epiphany
Transfiguration Sunday
Youth Ministries Day
Come and Bring Light
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50:1-6
Mark 9:2-9
14
Ash Wednesday (A, B, C)
Return to God
Joel 2:1–2, 12–17
Psalm 51:1–17
Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21
2 Corinthians 5:20b 6:10
25
Second Sunday in Lent
Nada te turbe
Romans 4:13-25
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Psalm 22:23-31
Mark 8:31-38
MARCH 2024
3
Third Sunday in Lent
World Hunger Emphasis
The Power of Paradox
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Exodus 20:1-17
Psalm 19
John 2:13-22
10
Fourth Sunday in Lent
A Grace-filled Way of Life
Ephesians 2:1-10
Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
John 3:14-21
17
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Written on Our Hearts
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 51:1-12
John 12:20-33
Hebrew 5:5-10
24
Palm Sunday
Join the Humble Procession
Mark 11:1-11/11:1-13 IV
Psalm 118:1–2, 19–29 (A, B, C)
24
Passion Sunday
Let This Mind Be in You
Philippians 2:5-11
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Mark 14:1 15:47
28
Maundy Thursday (A, B, C)
Do This in Remembrance
1 Corinthians 11:23–26
Exodus 12:1–14
Psalm 116:1–2, 12–19
John 13:1–17, 31b–35
14
Third Sunday of Easter
Easter People Believe
Luke 24:36b-48 /24:35-47 IV
Acts 3:12-19
Psalm 4
1 John 3:1-7
29
Good Friday (A, B, C)
Hope without Wavering
Hebrews 10:16–25
Isaiah 52:13 53:12
Psalm 22
John 18:1 19:42
30
Holy Saturday (A, B, C)
Keep a Faithful Vigil
Matthew 27:57-66/27:60-67 IV
Job 14:1-14
Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16
1 Peter 4:1-8
31 Easter Day
Resurrection of the Lord
Cristo Vive/Christ Is Living
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Mark 16:1-8 and John 20:1–18 (A, B, C)
APRIL 2024
7
Second Sunday of Easter
Easter People Witness
1 John 1:1 2:2
Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133
John 20:19–31 (A, B, C)
21
Fourth Sunday of Easter Easter People Act
1 John 3:16-24
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
John 10:11-18
28
Fifth Sunday of Easter Easter People Love
1 John 4:7-21
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:25-3
1 John 15:1-8
MAY 2024
5
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Easter People Have Faith
1 John 5:1-6
Act 10:44-48
Psalm 98
John 15:9-17
12
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension of the Lord (A, B, C)
Easter People Bless
Luke 24:44–53/24:43-52 IV
Acts 1:1–11
Psalm 47
Ephesians 1:15–23
19
Day of Pentecost
The Spirit Intercedes
Romans 8:22-27
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 and Acts 2:1–21 (A, B, C)
23
Ordinary Time (Proper 7)
Calm to the Waves
Mark 4:35-41/4:28-33 IV
1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49
Psalm 9:9-20
2 Corinthians 6:1-13
26
First Sunday after Pentecost
Trinity Sunday Ordinary Time
Led by the Spirit
Romans 8:12-17
Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
John 3:1-17
JUNE 2024
2
Ordinary Time (Proper 4)
Treasure in Clay Jars
2 Corinthians 4:5-12
1 Samuel 3:1-20
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
Mark 2:23 3:6
9
Ordinary Time (Proper 5)
Renew the Inner Life
2 Corinthians 4:13 5:1
1 Samuel 8:4-20; 11:14-15
Psalm 138
Mark 3:20-35
16
Ordinary Time (Proper 6)
The Kin-dom of God Is Like… Mark 4:26-34/4:21-27 IV
1 Samuel 15:34 16:13
Psalm 20
2 Corinthians 5:6-17
30
Ordinary Time (Proper 8)
Balance Abundance and Need
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
Psalm 130
Mark 5:21-43
JULY 2024
7
Ordinary Time (Proper 9)
My Grace Is Sufficient
2 Corinthians 12:2-10
2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
Psalm 48
Mark 6:1-13
14
Ordinary Time (Proper 10)
Set Our Hope on Christ
Ephesians 1:3-14
2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
Psalm 24
Mark 6:14-29
21
Ordinary Time (Proper 11)
Christ Is Our Peace
Ephesians 2:11-22
2 Samuel 7:1-14a
Psalm 89:20-37
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
28
Ordinary Time (Proper 12)
What Is the Breadth, Length, Height, and Depth of Christ’s Love?
Ephesian 3:14-21
2 Samuel 11:1-15
Psalm 14
John 6:1-21
AUGUST 2024
4
Ordinary Time (Proper 13)
Develop Disciples to Serve
Ephesians 4:1-16
2 Samuel 11:26 12:13a
Psalm 51:1-12
John 6:24-35
11
Ordinary Time (Proper 14)
Be Imitators of God
Ephesians 4:25 5:2
2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33
Psalm 130
John 6:35, 41-51
18
Ordinary Time (Proper 15)
Let My Spirit Always Sing
Ephesians 5:15-20
1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Psalm 111
John 6:51-58
25
Ordinary Time (Proper 16)
Be Ready to Proclaim the Gospel of Peace
Ephesians 6:10-20
1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43
Psalm 84
John 6:56-69
SEPTEMBER 2024
1
Ordinary Time (Proper 17)
World Hunger Emphasis
Abolish Poverty, End Suffering
James 1:17-27
Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
8
Ordinary Time (Proper 18)
Faith and Works
James 2:1-17
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Psalm 125
Mark 7:24-37
15
Ordinary Time (Proper 19)
Heritage Day
Speak Blessing
James 3:1-12
Proverbs 1:20-33
Psalm 19
Mark 8:27-38
22
Ordinary Time (Proper 20)
Sow Peace
James 3:13 4:3, 7-8a
Proverbs 31:10-31
Psalm 1
Mark 9:30-37
29
Ordinary Time (Proper 21)
Let Us Pray for One Another
James 5:13-20
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
Psalm 124
Mark 9:38-50
OCTOBER 2024
6
Ordinary Time (Proper 22)
The Kin-dom of God Belongs to Children
Mark 10:2-16 /10:2-14 IV
Job 1:1; 2:1-10
Psalm 26
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
13
Ordinary Time (Proper 23)
Practice Bold Discipleship
Hebrews 4:12-16
Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm 22:1-15
Mark 10:17-31
Ordinary Time (Proper 24)
Children’s Sabbath
Can You Drink the Cup?
Mark 10:35-45
Job 38:1-7, 34-41
Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c
Hebrews 5:1-10
17
Ordinary Time (Proper 28)
Hold Fast to Hope
Hebrews 10:11-25
1 Samuel 1:4-20; 2:1-10
Psalm 16
Mark 13:1-8
27
Ordinary Time (Proper 25)
Heal Our Blindness
Mark 10:46-52/10:46-54 IV
Job 42:1-6, 10-17
Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22
Hebrews 7:23-28
NOVEMBER 2024
1
All Saints’ Day (Ordinary Time)
God Makes All Things New
Revelation 21:1-6a
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 24
John 11:32-44
3
Ordinary Time (Proper 26)
Love God, Love Neighbor
Mark 12:28-34/12:33-40 IV
Ruth 1:1-18
Psalm 146
Hebrews 9:11-14
10
Ordinary Time (Proper 27)
Can We Calculate Our Giving?
Mark 12:38-44/12:45-50 IV
Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
Psalm 127
Hebrews 9:24-28
24
Reign of Christ
Ordinary Time (Proper 29)
Tomorrow Christ Is Coming
Revelation 1:4b-8
2 Samuel 23:1-7
Psalm 132:1-18
John 18:33-37