Joshua in the Lectionary
Joshua is appointed 3 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary — 2 in Year A, 0 in Year B, 1 in Year C. Every appointed day is listed below.
Year A
- Proper 26 (Ordinary 31) — First Reading Joshua 3:7-17
- Proper 27 (Ordinary 32) — First Reading Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
Year C
- Fourth Sunday in Lent — First Reading Joshua 5:9-12
Frequently asked
How often is Joshua read in the Revised Common Lectionary?
Joshua is appointed 3 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary cycle — 2 in Year A, 0 in Year B, and 1 in Year C (3× as the First Reading).
Which Sundays read from Joshua?
Every appointed Sunday and festival is listed on this page, grouped by lectionary Year A, B, and C, with the exact reference and whether it is the first reading, psalm, second reading, or gospel for the day.
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