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These Bible Studies represent our best effort to describe what the Church Fathers have had to say about the Church Lectionary, which has its roots in Apostolic times, and which has a topic prescribed for each given day. It is a work in process; some Studies have been updated recently, while others are on the list for an update. While the Studies are listed by date, you may search for topics or Scripture References using our Search Page. For example, a search on “Joshua” will uncover a number of references somewhere in the Studies. If there is a topic that you would like more information on, please contact Mark Kern at mark.kern@cox.net or write to Mark Kern c/o St. Athanasius Orthodox Church.
September 18, 2022
Gospel: Epistle:
The Word Of The Cross - Part Ii
Taking Up Our Cross
September 14, 2022
Gospel: Epistle:
The Exaltation Of The Cross The Cross Prefigured
The Word Of The Cross
The Exaltation Of The Cross
September 11, 2022
The Word Of The Cross - Part I The Son Of Man Is Lifted Up The Cross Can Be Offensive
September 8, 2022
The Nativity Of Mary Loving God First
The Wisdom Of God In A Mystery
The Nativity Of Mary
September 1, 2022
The Preaching And Prayers Of The Church
Gospel: Luke 4:16-22 Epistle: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
August 21, 2022
Our Life In Perspective Faith As A Mustard Seed
Increasing Our Faith
August 15, 2022
Gospel: Epistle:
The Falling Asleep Of Mary
The Role Of Mary In The Early Church
Mary: A Model Of Humility The Dormition
August 14, 2022
A Good Foundation Avoiding Wood, Hay And Straw Walking On Water By Faith
August 6, 2022
Gospel: Epistle:
The Uncreated Light
The Servants And The Master
July 27, 2022
Gospels:
The Unmercenary Healers
Apostolic Work Of Healing
Demonstrating The Love Of God
Preparation For The Lord's Return
The Unmercenary Healers
July 20, 2022
The Feast Of Elijah The Role Of Prophets What Is Prophesy?
The Feast Day Of Elijah
July 17, 2022
The Fathers Of The Fourth Ecumenical Council
Rightly Dividing The Lord's Commandments Good Works
Fathers Of The 4th Ecumenical Council
July 10, 2022
Joseph Of Damascus Great Faith
Healing The Centurion's Slave Slavery And Death
July 3, 2022
Gospel: Epistle:
Serving Two Masters And The Lamp Of The Body Justification And Faith
Matthew 6:22-33 Romans 5:1-10
June 18, 2022
Taking Up One's Cross And The Will Of God
A Great Cloud Of Witnesses
June 12, 2022
Pentecost Drinking The Living Water
Gospel: Epistle:
John 7:37-52, 8:12 Acts 2:1-11
Pentecost
June 10, 2022
The Feast Day Of The Apostle Nathanael
Gospel:
Luke 10:16-21
Epistle:
Acts 11:19-30
1st Reading For Vespers: 1 Peter 1:3-9
2nd Reading For Vespers: 1 Peter 1:13-19
3rd Reading For Vespers: 1 Peter 2:11-24
Matins Gospel: John 21:15-25
June 10, 2022
The Feast Day Of The Apostle Barnabas
Epistle: Acts 11:19-26, 29-30 Gospel: Luke 10:16-21
June 5, 2022
Sunday Of The Fathers Of The 1st Ecumenical Council The Church In Ephesus
Gospel: Epistle:
John 17:1-13 Acts 20:16-18, 28-36
June 2, 2022
The Ascension
The Second Coming
A Man Rules Heaven
Gospel: Epistle:
Luke 24:36-53 Acts 1:1-12
The Ascension
May 22, 2022
Sunday Of The Samaritan Woman Preparation Of Samaria
The Church In Antioch
Gospel: Epistle:
John 4:5-42 Acts 11:19-30
May 15, 2022
Sunday Of The Paralytic Tabitha And The Samaritans
Gospel: John 5:1-15 Epistle: Acts 9:32-42
May 10, 2022
The Apostle Simon The Zealot
Gospel: Epistle:
Matthew 13:54-58 1 Corinthians 4:9-16
May 8, 2022
The Myrrh-bearing Women Joseph Of Arimathea And Nicodemus The Seven Deacons And Early Evangelism
Gospel: Mark 15:43-16:8 Epistle: Acts 6:1-7
April 25, 2022
The Life Of Mark The Evangelist
Gospel: Epistle:
Mark 6:7-13 1 Peter 5:6-14
April 17, 2022
Palm Sunday The Peace Of God
Gospel: John 12:1-18 Epistle: Philippians 4:4-9
Palm Sunday
March 27, 2022
Adoration Of The Cross The Priesthood
Gospel: Mark 8:34-9:1 Epistle: Hebrews 4:14-5:6
March 20, 2022
Healing The Paralytic Body And SoulAngels And Our SalvationGospel: Mark 2:1-12 Epistle: Hebrews 1:10-2:3
February 13, 2022
Deception Humility, Confession And Justification
Gospel: Luke 18:10-14 Epistle: 2 Timothy 3:10-15
January 30, 2022
Zacchaeus Sunday The Role Of Bishops
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10 Epistle: 1 Timothy 4:9-15
January 6, 2022
Epiphany Feast Day Of John The Baptist John's Baptism In Perspective
John's Baptism Of Jesus The Blessing Of The Waters
Baptism Saves Us
Epiphany
January 2, 2022
History Of John The Baptist Preparation For Baptism The Mystery Of Godliness A Crown Of Righteousness
Sunday Before Epiphany
