A lectionary is a cycle of biblical readings that runs through the Church Year, beginning at the start of Advent. The United Reformed Church uses the Revised Common Lectionary, which was developed in the 1980s and is now used throughout the world by many Christian denominations.
The lectionary readings for December are as follows. The primary reading for each Sunday is in bold and verses in brackets are optional extras to the main reading.
7 DECEMBER: Second Sunday in Advent
Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13; Psalm 72:1-7; Matthew 3:1-12
14 DECEMBER: Third Sunday in Advent
Isaiah 35:1-10; James 5:7-11; Psalm 146; Matthew 11:2-15
21 DECEMBER: Fourth Sunday in Advent
Isaiah 7:10-17; Romans 1:1-7; Psalm 24; Matthew 1:18-25
25 DECEMBER: Christmas Day
Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6 (7-12); Psalm 2; John 1:1-14 (15-18)
28 DECEMBER:
Isaiah 63:7-14; Galatians 4:4-7; Psalm 111; Matthew 2:13-23
For a daily Bible reading, reflection and prayer, visit www.urc.org.uk/dailydevotions