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Tomorrow begins the first complete cycle of the Sunday Readings annual cycle. Putting this together is a surprisingly complex juggling act. At first, I used GPT-4 for a lot of help but, I came to rely on it less and less. This year includes a bunch of tweaks to the familiar template.

The Sunday Scripture passages and confessional helps are keyed to the week's Lord's Day selection in the Heidelberg Catechism. Not every document has a chapter that fits each week. Some selections deal with issues not found the HC, which is intended to be basic, and some chapters are repeated. (I left out the Rejections from the Canons of Dort for simplicity, not to ignore them as the some do.)

The Weekday Readings take you through the OT once, the NT twice, Proverbs once by itself, and the Psalms 12 times in a year. I've also referred to existing harmonies: Beeke and Ferguson's Reformed Confessions Harmonized, Francis Beattie's The Presbyterian Standards, and the RCUS' Harmony Of The Three Forms Of Unity.

There are two sources I would like to add but can't: the Helvetic Consensus Formula (1675) clarified the doctrine of inerrancy and limited atonement. While the document may be more valuable now than then, its 25 canons are not easily excerpted. Also, I would love to except Morton Smith's systematic but it is locked away in a copyrighted print edition.
Lord's Day 01

A NEW YEAR

Deuteronomy 31:1-8
Isaiah 43:1-7
John 11:1-53
Hebrews 4:14-5:10
Psalm 27 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: HC 1-2
Westminster Confession: Ch. 1
Larger Catechism: 1-5
Belgic Confession: Art. 3
Canons of Dordt: First Head, Articles 1-2
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 1
Calvin's Institutes: Book 3, ch. 1

Suggested Weekday Readings:
Genesis 1-19
Matthew 1-10
Psalm 1-30
Psalm 31-37
Proverbs 1:1-3:6

"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23
Lord's Day 02

Deuteronomy 6
2 Samuel 12:1-15
Matthew 5:1-20
Romans 5:12-21
Psalm 19 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: HC 3-5
Westminster Confession: Ch. 5
Larger Catechism: 24-25
Belgic Confession: Art. 14
Canons of Dordt: Third Head, Articles 5-6
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 8
Calvin's Institutes: Book 2, ch. 1


Suggested Weekday Readings:
Genesis 20-38
Matthew 11-18
Psalm 38-70
Psalm 71-74
Proverbs 3:7-26

"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23
Lord's Day 03

Deuteronomy 9
1 Kings 8
Matthew 15:1-20
Acts 8:9-25
Psalm 14 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: HC 6-8
Westminster Confession: Ch. 14
Larger Catechism: Q. 26-31
Belgic Confession: Art. 24
Canons of Dordt: Third Head, Articles 3-4
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 7
Calvin's Institutes: Book 2, ch. 2


Suggested Weekday Readings:
Genesis 39-50
Exodus 1-7
Matthew 19-26
Psalms 75-99
Psalms 100-106
Proverbs 3:27-4:27

"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23
Lord's Day 04

Ezekiel 18
Jeremiah 9
Matthew 9:1-13
2 Thessalonians 1
Psalm 85 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: Q. 9-11
Westminster Confession: Ch. 6
Larger Catechism: Q. 20-23
Belgic Confession: Art. 16
Canons of Dordt: Second Head, Articles 1-2
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 10
Calvin's Institutes: Book 2, ch. 3


Suggested Weekday Readings:
Exodus 8-19
Exodus 20-27
Matthew 27-28
Mark 1-5
Psalm 107-119
Psalm 120-138
Proverbs 5:1-6:15


"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23
Lord's Day 5

Exodus 32
Jeremiah 31
Mark 10:17-31
John 1:19-34
Psalm 49 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: Q. 12-15
Westminster Confession: Ch. 7
Larger Catechism: Q. 32-36
Belgic Confession: Art. 19
Canons of Dordt: Third Head, Articles 1-4
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 12
Calvin's Institutes: Book 2, ch. 4

Suggested Weekday Readings:

Exodus 28-40
Leviticus 1-6
Mark 6-13
Psalm 139-150
Psalm 1-29
Proverbs 6:16-8:11

"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23
Lord's Day 6

Genesis 22:1-19
Micah 5
Luke 1:5-24
Colossians 1:3-12
Psalm 110 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: HC Q. 16-19
Westminster Confession: Ch. 8
Larger Catechism: Q. 37-40
Belgic Confession: Art. 10
Canons of Dordt: Second Head, Article 5
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 11
Calvin's Institutes: Book 2, ch.12

Suggested Weekday Readings:
Leviticus 7-25
Mark 14-16
Psalm 30-49
Psalm 50-67
Proverbs 8:12-9:10

"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23
Lord's Day 7

Genesis 15
Isaiah 1:1-20
John 3:1-21
Acts 16:16-40
Psalm 51 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: Q. 20-23
Westminster Confession: Ch. 15
Larger Catechism: Q. 154-160
Belgic Confession: Art. 7
Canons of Dordt: Third Head, Article 6
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 16
Calvin's Institutes: Book 3, ch. 2


Suggested Weekday Readings:
Leviticus 26-27
Numbers 1-9
Numbers 10-18
Luke 5-11
Psalm 68-91
Psalm 92-101
Proverbs 9:11-10:9

"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23
Lord's Day 8

Genesis 1
Isaiah 6
Matthew 3:13-17
2 Corinthians 1:12-24
Psalm 33 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: Q. HC 24-25
Westminster Confession: Ch. 16
Larger Catechism: Q. 101-105
Belgic Confession: Art. 8
Canons of Dordt: First Head, Articles 5-6
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 3
Calvin's Institutes: Book 1, ch. 13


Suggested Weekday Readings:
Numbers 19-29
Numbers 30-36
Deuteronomy 1
Luke 12-18
Psalm 102-118
Psalm 119
Proverbs 10:10-19
"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23 @Presbyterianism
Lord's Day 9

Exodus 16
Jeremiah 29:1-23
Matthew 6:19-34
1 Peter 5
Psalm 104 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: Q. 26
Westminster Confession: Ch. 2
Larger Catechism: Q. 6-11
Belgic Confession: Art. 12
Canons of Dordt: First Head, Articles 7-8
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 6
Calvin's Institutes: Book 1, ch. 16


Suggested Weekday Readings:
Deuteronomy 2-20
Luke 19-24
Psalm 120-150
Psalm 1-14
Proverbs 10:20-28

"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23
Lord's Day 10

Genesis 22:1-19
1 Kings 17:1-16
Matthew 10
Acts 17:16-34
Psalm 139 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: Q. HC 27-28
Westminster Confession: Ch. 3
Larger Catechism: Q. 12-14
Belgic Confession: Art. 13
Canons of Dordt: First Head, Articles 9-10
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 2
Calvin's Institutes: Book 1, ch. 17


Suggested Weekday Readings:
Deuteronomy 21-34
Joshua 1-6
John 1-7
Psalm 15-39
Psalm 40-49
Proverbs 10:29-11:8

"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23
Lord's Day 11

Exodus 13:11-22
Nehemiah 9
John 14
1 Timothy 2
Psalm 110 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: Q. Q. 29-30
Westminster Confession: Ch. 8
Larger Catechism: Q. 41-45
Belgic Confession: Art. 22
Canons of Dordt: Second Head, Article 3
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 19
Calvin's Institutes: Book 2, ch. 16


Suggested Weekday Readings:
Joshua 7-14
Joshua 15-24
Judges 1
John 8-14
Psalm 50-69
Psalm 70-85
Proverbs 11:9-21

"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23
Lord's Day 12

Deuteronomy 18:9-22
Isaiah 61
Luke 4:14-30
Hebrews 1
Psalm 2 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: Q. 31-32
Westminster Confession: Ch. 12
Larger Catechism: Q. 46-55
Belgic Confession: Art. 18
Canons of Dordt: Second Head, Article 5
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 22
Calvin's Institutes: Book 2, ch. 13


Suggested Weekday Readings:
Judges 2-10
Judges 11-20
John 15-21
Psalm 86-99
Psalm 100-115
Proverbs 11:22-12:1

"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23 @Presbyterianism
Lord's Day 13

Genesis 49:1-27
2 Samuel 7
John 20
Philippians 2:1-18
Psalm 45 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: Q. 33-34
Westminster Confession: Ch. 4
Larger Catechism: Q. 15-19
Belgic Confession: Art. 10
Canons of Dordt: Fourth Head, Articles 1-2
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 24
Calvin's Institutes: Book 2, ch. 14


Suggested Weekday Readings:
Judges 21
Ruth
1 Samuel 1-15
Acts 2-9
Psalm 116-130
Psalm 131-150
Proverbs 12:2-14

"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23 @Presbyterianism
Lord's Day 14

Genesis 18:1-15
Isaiah 7:10-25
Matthew 1:12-25
Galatians 4:1-20
Psalm 16 (for singing)

Aids:
Heidelberg Catechism: Q. 35-36
Westminster Confession: Ch. 10
Larger Catechism: Q. 56-58
Belgic Confession: Art. 26
Canons of Dordt: First Head, Articles 11-12
Second Helvetic Confession: Ch. 11
Calvin's Institutes: Book 2, ch. 15


Suggested Weekday Readings:
1 Samuel 16-31
2 Samuel 1-3
Acts 10-17
Psalm 1-29
Psalm 30-37
Proverbs 12:15-26

There's a mirror channel @RefReading just for the weekly readings, with one post a week.

"How do I know I belong to Jesus?" There needs to be more clarity out there about the doctrine of assurance. If you need help, please read the classic book on assurance by Louis Berkhof.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5:23 @Presbyterianism