Readings - Sunday, 26 September 2021 – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Proper 21)

Note: There are two sets of first readings (with accompanying Psalms) given for the Sundays after Pentecost: (a) a new semi-continuous set, and (b) a set related thematically to the gospels (as in the earlier form of the lectionary). It is intended that either one of these two sets be used throughout and that they not be mixed.

First Reading:
a) Esther 7:1-6,9,10; 9:20-22 The Jews celebrate victory over their enemies (Begin: 'The king and Haman . . . '; if using TEV, resume at verse 9 with: 'Then one of the king's eunuchs, who was named Harbonah . . . ')
b) Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29 Moses chooses 70 leaders (If using NRSV, begin: 'The rabble among the people of Israel had...'; if using NIV, begin: 'The rabble with the people of Israel began...')

Psalm:
a) Psalm 124 - a) Psalm 124 Antiphon: We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers. (Ps 124:7a NRSV)
b) Psalm 19:7-14 - b) Psalm 19:7-14 Antiphon: The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. (Ps 19:8a NIV)

Responsive Psalm:
Psalm 124 standard
Psalm 124 widescreen
Psalm 19:7-14
Psalm 19:7-14

Second Reading:
James 5:13-20 Prayer offered in faith

Gospel:
Mark 9:38-50 Acting in Jesus' name; temptations to sin (If using NRSV or TEV, begin: 'John said to Jesus . . . ')

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