Lectionary Readings For The Easter Vigil

These are suggested readings for Years A, B, C from the Revised Common Lectionary.

THE VIGIL READINGS Old Testament Readings Psalm or Canticle Genesis 1:1–2:2, the account of creation Psalm 33 Genesis 7:1–5, 11–18; 8:6–18, 9:8–13, the covenant Psalm 46 between God and the earth Genesis 22:1–18, Abraham's obedience on Mt. Moriah Psalm 16 Exodus 14:10–15:1, Israel's deliverance from Pharaoh Exodus 15:1–6, 11–13, 17–18 Isaiah 54:5–14, the covenant of peace Psalm 30 Isaiah 55:1–11, salvation is offered to all Isaiah 12:2–6 Baruch 3:9–15, 3:32–4:4, God's wisdom Psalm 19 Ezekiel 36:24–28, a new heart and a new Spirit Psalm 42 Ezekiel 37:1–14, dry bones come to life Psalm 143 Zephaniah 3:14–20, the salvation of the Lord Psalm 98 READINGS FOR PROCLMATION Romans 6:3–11, dying and rising with Christ Psalm 114 Matthew 28:1–10 (A), Mark 16:1–8 (B), Luke 24:1–12 (C), the resurrection of Jesus