Weekly Scripture Readings

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August 20 & 23, 2026

13th Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament Reading Isaiah 51:1–6 (The salvation of the Lord will be forever.)

Epistle Lesson Romans 11:33—12:8 (We are one Body in Christ.)

Holy Gospel Matthew 16:13–20 (Jesus is confessed as the Christ, the Son of the living God, by Peter.)