St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr
December 26

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources

Lutheran Reading: 2 Chronicles 24:17-22
Episcopal Reading: Jeremiah 26:1-9, 12-15

Roman Catholic Reading: Psalm 31
Lutheran Reading: Psalm 17
Episcopal Reading: Psalm 31

Roman Catholic Reading: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59
Lutheran Reading: Acts 6:8 - 7:2a, 51-60
Episcopal Reading: Acts 6:8 - 7:2a, 51c-60

Roman Catholic Reading: Matthew 10:17-22
Lutheran Reading: Matthew 23:34-39
Episcopal Reading: Matthew 23:34-39

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary.
- Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, St Stephen, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- This Sunday's Readings, (Christmas 1 / St Stephen) Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
- The Martyrs and St Stephen, Rev. Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle.
- "Will Our House Be Desolate?" St Stephen, Deacon and Martyr, 26 December 2004, Walter W. Harms, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
A list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
Graphics and Bulletin Materials:
Hymns and Music:
With Children:
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.