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Suggested Bible Readings for at home
By the Liturgical Seasons
Advent (Waiting & Hope)
Isaiah 9:2, 6–7 – The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
Luke 1:26–38 – The angel visits Mary.
Luke 2:1–7 – The birth of Jesus.
Christmas (Joy & Light)
Luke 2:8–14 – The angels announce good news to the shepherds.
Matthew 2:1–12 – The visit of the wise men.
John 1:1–5, 14 – The Word became flesh and lived among us.
Epiphany (Revealing Jesus)
Matthew 3:13–17 – The baptism of Jesus.
John 2:1–11 – The wedding at Cana.
Lent (Turning Back to God)
Joel 2:12–13 – Return to me with all your heart.
Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18 – Prayer, fasting, and giving.
Luke 15:11–32 – The parable of the prodigal son.
Holy Week & Easter
John 13:1–15 – Jesus washes the disciples’ feet.
Luke 23:33–34 – Jesus forgives from the cross.
Luke 24:1–12 – The empty tomb.
John 20:19–21 – Jesus appears to his disciples: “Peace be with you.”
Pentecost & Ordinary Time (Living with the Spirit)
Acts 2:1–4 – The coming of the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 5:22–23 – The fruit of the Spirit.
Matthew 22:37–39 – Love God and love your neighbour.
Mark 4:30–32 – The mustard seed grows into a tree.
By Themes
Love & Kindness
1 Corinthians 13:4–7 – Love is patient, love is kind.
Colossians 3:12–14 – Clothe yourselves with compassion and kindness.
John 13:34–35 – Love one another as I have loved you.
Courage & Trust
Joshua 1:9 – Be strong and courageous, for God is with you.
Matthew 14:22–33 – Jesus walks on water and calls Peter to trust.
Psalm 23 – The Lord is my shepherd.
Thankfulness & Joy
Psalm 100 – Make a joyful noise to the Lord.
Philippians 4:4–7 – Rejoice in the Lord always.
Luke 17:11–19 – Jesus heals ten lepers, and one returns to give thanks.
Forgiveness & New Beginnings
Matthew 18:21–22 – Forgive seventy times seven.
Luke 19:1–10 – The story of Zacchaeus.
Isaiah 43:18–19 – I am doing a new thing.
Creation & Care for the World
Genesis 1:1–5, 26–31 – God creates the world and blesses it.
Psalm 104:24–30 – How many are your works, O Lord!
Matthew 6:25–29 – Look at the birds of the air and the lilies of the field.
Tip for Families: When reading with children, keep it short and repeat key phrases together.
Ask a simple question like:
What word or picture do you like from this reading?
What does this story tell us about God?
How can we live this out today?