52-Week Reading Guide

Book recommendations for each week of the church year, from our library collection

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Epiphany

Week 1 Epiphany: Christ Revealed to the Nations

The Magi; Christ as light to the Gentiles; global mission

Week 2 The Baptism of Jesus

Jesus' baptism; identity as the beloved Son; our baptism into Christ
Ordinary Time

Week 3 The Calling of the Disciples

Following Jesus; counting the cost; vocation

Week 4 The Sermon on the Mount (Part 1)

The Beatitudes; the upside-down kingdom

Week 5 The Sermon on the Mount (Part 2)

Salt and light; the law fulfilled; heart religion vs external conformity

Week 6 Jesus' Authority over Creation

Miracles; calming the storm; the power of Christ over nature

Week 7 Jesus' Authority over Suffering

Healing; compassion; the kingdom breaking in

Week 8 Jesus' Teaching in Parables

The kingdom of God; parables of the sower, mustard seed, treasure
Transfiguration

Week 9 The Transfiguration

The glory of Christ revealed; Moses and Elijah; "Listen to Him"
Lent

Week 10 Ash Wednesday: Repentance & Mortality

Dust and ashes; human frailty; the call to return to God

Week 11 The Wilderness Temptation

Jesus tempted by Satan; resisting through the Word; spiritual warfare

Week 12 The Law and Human Sinfulness

Total depravity; the impossibility of self-salvation; need for grace

Week 13 Grace and Justification

Justification by faith alone; imputed righteousness

Week 14 The Suffering Servant

Isaiah 53; Christ bearing our sorrows; substitutionary atonement

Week 15 Palm Sunday: The Triumphal Entry

Jesus enters Jerusalem as King; the crowd's expectations vs God's plan
Holy Week

Week 16 Holy Week: The Cross

Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday
Easter

Week 17 Easter Sunday: He Is Risen

The bodily resurrection; the defeat of death; new creation dawns

Week 18 Post-Easter: Assurance & New Life

The appearances of the risen Christ; assurance of salvation

Week 19 The Good Shepherd

Jesus as shepherd; pastoral care; knowing His voice

Week 20 The Vine and the Branches

Abiding in Christ; fruitfulness; union with Christ

Week 21 The Great Commission

Jesus sends the disciples; making disciples of all nations

Week 22 Ascension

Jesus returns to the Father; seated at the right hand
Pentecost

Week 23 Pentecost: The Spirit Poured Out

The coming of the Holy Spirit; birth of the church; power for witness
Trinity

Week 24 Trinity Sunday

One God in three Persons; the wonder of the Triune God
Ordinary Time

Week 25 The Church: A Covenant Community

What the church is; gathered worship; the body of Christ

Week 26 The Means of Grace: Word

The centrality of Scripture; hearing, reading, studying

Week 27 The Means of Grace: Sacraments

Baptism and the Lord's Supper as signs and seals of grace

Week 28 The Means of Grace: Prayer

Communion with God; the Lord's Prayer; corporate and private prayer

Week 29 Sanctification: Becoming Holy

Progressive holiness; mortification of sin; growth in Christlikeness

Week 30 The Fruit of the Spirit

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control

Week 31 The Christian Family

Marriage, parenting, the household of faith

Week 32 Work & Vocation

All of life under Christ's lordship; faith in the workplace

Week 33 The Sovereignty of God

God's rule over all things; predestination; comfort in providence

Week 34 Election & the Doctrines of Grace

Unconditional election; the five points; God's eternal purpose

Week 35 Perseverance of the Saints

God's preserving power; eternal security rooted in Christ

Week 36 The Covenant of Grace

God's one plan of salvation from Genesis to Revelation

Week 37 Creation & Common Grace

God as Creator; cultural engagement; common grace in society

Week 38 Justice & Mercy

Biblical justice; caring for the poor; mercy ministry

Week 39 Church History: The Early Church

The apostolic fathers; councils and creeds; the faith once delivered

Week 40 Church History: The Reformation

Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solus Christus, Soli Deo Gloria
Reformation Sunday

Week 41 John Calvin & Reformed Heritage

Calvin's legacy; the Reformed confessions; the sovereignty of God in all things
Ordinary Time

Week 42 The Westminster Standards

The Westminster Confession and Catechisms; what Reformed churches believe

Week 43 World Missions

The church's global mandate; unreached peoples; prayer for the nations
Thanksgiving

Week 44 Gratitude & Thanksgiving

Giving thanks in all circumstances; stewardship; contentment
Ordinary Time

Week 45 The Last Things: Death & Intermediate State

What happens when we die; the hope of the believer

Week 46 The Last Things: Christ's Return

The second coming; the general resurrection; the last judgment
Christ the King

Week 47 Christ the King

The reign of Christ over all; looking back with gratitude, forward with hope
Advent

Week 48 Hope: The Promised Messiah

God's promise of a coming Redeemer; longing for restoration

Week 49 Peace: Preparing the Way

John the Baptist; repentance as preparation; the peace Christ brings

Week 50 Joy: Good News of Great Joy

The announcement to Mary; the Magnificat; joy in the Lord

Week 51 Love: God with Us

The Incarnation; Emmanuel; God's love made visible
Christmas

Week 52 Christmas: The Word Made Flesh

The birth of Christ; the mystery of the Incarnation