Each reading is followed by a brief description in italics - but the best way to find out about the reading is to look it up! They are in the order that they appear in the Bible.

 

Matthew 5: 1-10

Jesus tells his disciples the secret of happiness

 

Matthew 7: 21, 24-29

Everyone who hears Jesus' words and acts on them is like a wise man building a house on rock

 

Mark 10: 6-9, 13-16

Jesus reminds his hearers that God designed marriage. He blesses the little children

 

John 2: 1-11

Jesus at a wedding: he changes water into wine

 

John 15: 1-8

Jesus is the vine, we are the branches. We must remain in him to bear fruit

John 15: 9-17

Just as Jesus loves us, so we must love each other, and do what he commands 

Roman 8: 31-35, 37-39

When we have been made right with God nothing can separate us from him

Romans 12:1, 2 ,9-13

Be committed to God's way, and let your love be sincere

Romans 15: 1-3, 5-7, 13

Look to the interests of others, and may God fill you with hope and peace

1 Corinthians 13: 1-13

St Paul's famous description of love

Ephesians 3: 14-21

May Christ dwell in you, and may you know the amazing depth of his love

Ephesians 4: 1-6

Live a life worthy of your calling; be patient and have peace

Philippians 4: 4-9

Rejoice, pray, and think about noble things

Colossians 3: 12-17

Be compassionate, kind, loving and forgiving, and let Christ's peace dwell in your hearts

1 John 3: 18-24

Show love in action; believe in Jesus Christ and love as he loves us

1 John 4: 7-12

Love one another, as he has loved us