Exodus 16:1-18. Each message is centered on the Gospel reading from the Revised Common Lectionary for that Sunday. N-13: 2 Timothy 2:8-13: If we die with him, then we shall live with him. On closer examination we find that of the 70 passages (including repeats) used from John's gospel about 30 are in Year B, compared with about 20 for each of the A and C. Most appear in Lent and Easter. Genesis (5) Exodus (1) Numbers (1) Deuteronomy (2) 1 Samuel (1) Psalms (4) Isaiah (5) Jeremiah (3) Amos (1) Micah (2) Matthew (175) Mark (137) Luke (195) . Romans 11:33-36; John 3:1-15 (16-17) June 19: Second Sunday after Pentecost (Green) First Sunday after Trinity (Green) Isaiah 65:1-9; Psalm 3; Galatians 3:23-4:7; Luke 8:26-39. John 16:6-16 Evening Reading. John 3 . A lectionary is a set of scriptures or a list of scriptures selected for use during worship. To view the One Year Lectionary Readings for every day of the Church Year, visit: Sanctus.org. Scripture: John 3:16, Psalms 37:25, 1 John 3:5-21:5, Romans 5:8. The lectionary is a collection of readings from the Holy Bible. Irenaeus of Lyon, Bishop and Theologian, c.202 . Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" 5 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you . Matthew 3:1-12 Be a Trailblazer (Edstrom) Matthew 3:1-12 One More Powerful (Edstrom) Matthew 3:1-12 John Tells the Truth (Miller) Matthew 3:13-17 Thank You for Being Who You Are (Edstrom) Matthew 3:13-17 A Parent's Love (Edstrom) Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus Surprises John . The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. readings from the two-year daily lectionary are not included in this document. "God cannot be reduced to a formula neither can the way of God, revealed in the life of Jesus." Commentary , John 3:1-17 (Lent 2A), Karoline Lewis, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org , 2008. gospel in a nutshell. If ever The cross in John forms part of Jesus' glorification and so is both his exaltation and his lifting up to death. 1 John. ( I) see the kingdom of God." 4 Nicodemus said to him, "How can a man be born when he is old? John 3:16 is one of those verses that has taken on a life of its own. "For God so loved the world" 5. This week, the problem seems to be guilt. 4 His lightnings light up the world; Finally we reach the verse that shines like a beacon over the whole Gospel. 1 John 3:16-24 *John 10:11-18. 5-6: Marriage is to be honoured by all. 4. Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, April 29, 2012, the Fourth Sunday of Easter Year B. And again as is characteristic of John, Nicodemus misunderstands Jesus, giving him an opportunity to teach the heavenly word and wisdom he bears. unless God is with him." 3 Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is. For Jewish Christians, to be "hung on a tree" was associated with an ancient curse. I John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18. John tells us that in an act of sublime love God gave up his Son, "gave" in the sense of sent ("the one who came from heaven" = the incarnation) and delivered up ("the Son of Man must be lifted up"). Trinity Sunday: "Holy Trinity", Environment Sunday; . Perhaps the most well-known Bible verse and yet also one of the most destructive an assertion of exclusion rather than one of God's abundant love. Psalm 97:1-12. And it is available to be printed on T-shirts in any color and font. . Topic: The Four Interesting Things of John 3:16. b. John . there was a verse that Satan would love to blot out of. 6-12-2022. N11-M: 1 Peter 3:1-9: You should all agree among your selves and be sympathetic; love the brothers. ( H) again[ b] he cannot. This reverse lectionary includes the lessons from the Episcopal three year Sunday Lectionary, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, as well as the lessons appointed for Holy Days. . The Roman Lectionary for Mass, published in 1969, and the Revised . John 3:16 the miniature gospel. a. One-Year Calendar . Christ gives unconditional love for us, even to the point of death. The Book of Common Prayer, in both the current and the historical versions, can be found online. 27: 28. In this case, after Nicodemus' acclamation that he must be from God, Jesus declares that no one born from above (or anew) can see God. (John 6:51) . Verses for special occasion Assuming New Responsibilities. 3:5 You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. Readings from Scripture are part of every Mass. Exod 19:10-21 1Cor 2:10-16 12 Jun. "We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us and we ought to lay down our lives for one another" (1 John 3:16). . If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author. 3 vols. There are some styles of preaching and piety that prey on feelings of guilt, either to maintain pastoral power or to keep people coming to church (and, at times as a higher priority, giving their money). Children's Sermon Title. N-15: 1 John 3:14-16 James Alison, a video homily for Advent 3B; in 2020 Alison began a new website during the pandemic, " Praying Eucharistically ," which included weekly homilies. Epistle: 1 John 3:16-24. The issue of the cross: It seems odd to say, but the cross was an issue for the people of the early church. Here we glimpse the depth of the gift and the gravity of the demand. If ever. John 3:1-17 3:1 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, . Lectionary dates that appear below in Bold Face are the newest offerings, prepared week by week throughout the year and highlighted in our weekly mailing "Upcoming Sundays" along with current revisions to our previous offerings. Here comes the Holy Spirit! 14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, [] 15 that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him." [] 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. There are a large number of Year A Sermon Resources on This Page. March 3, 2019, Eighth Sunday after Epiphany, 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Proper 3 (For Those Churches that do not celebrate Transfiguration Sunday this week) . Thus the incarnation, life, death and exaltation of Christ are all rooted in the love . This list of readings includes both tracks of the Revised Common Lectionary for the time . May 29, 2022. Everyone who does what is right is righteous, just as he is . Lectionary Commentary: John 3:16 - The Rest of the Story, Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011. 24 He who keeps his commandments remains in him, and he in him. Hebrews 10:16-25; John 18:1-19:42 August 2, 2020 9th Sunday after Pentecost Green The use of a common lectionary promotes a level of corporate worship that connects many congregations. . (Psalm 139:13-18) Even people who don't even go to church or not saved are able to recite John 3:16. An Inclusive Language Lectionary (1983-85) Victor Roland Gold, et al., An Inclusive Language Lectionary. Biblical expositions and worship resources for year B of the Revised Common Lectionary for the Christian Church Year . This really is a great verse to know. Colossians 3:12-17: Over all these, to keep them together and complete them, put on love. January 16 John 17:20-26B2103 Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11 Third after Epiphany Romans 10:8 January 23 B2104 Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 . Many children as well as adults have memorized this verse in Sunday School or in Prayer Meeting and Bible Study. Context and Summary: This Sunday, Easter 4, is often considered "Good Shepherd Sunday." In the texts for this week are images of a shepherd, danger, and authority. Some favoured passages occur every year. 3:6 No one who abides in him sins; no one who sins has either seen him or known him. How . Lectionary Sermon 27 March 2022 Lent 4 Luke: 15:1-3,11b-32 The Prodigal Son. It's one of the most revolutionary statements that we can ever hear. Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40 Proper 15 (20) Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 14, 2022 Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 Jeremiah 23:23-29 John 3:1-21. Opening Activity - Born Again - All About Babies Supplies - whiteboard, chalkboard, or large paper pad, and corresponding writing utensil Play a game of hangman about all things baby. Psalm 8. Lectionary Weeks Tunes Media Audio Preview Flexscore Auth Text Flex Score Tune Auth Has Audio Total Instances Id Matching Instances; Wondrous Love: . C48: The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (2019) from A Sermon for Every Sunday on Vimeo. And he demands our unconditional love for each other, even to the point of death. These three volumes give an inclusivist language version of the scripture readings specified in the Common Lectionary published by the Consultation on Common Texts in 1983, with a few modifications. Sermon Variation for Ordinary 33 - Year A. Matthew 25:14-30. 1 JOHN 3:23-24. David Lose, Senior Pastor of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, says. 1 John 3:16-24 Written 1 credit Twelve Months of Sundays Year B - The Fourth Sunday of Easter Year B Twelve Months of Sundays Year B - The Fourth Sunday of Easter Year B by SPCK - N T Wright The Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 4.5-12 1 John 3.16-24 John 10.11-18 The text about the rejected stone has itself become something of a stumbling stone. A great and mighty wonder A stable lamp is lighted About that night in Bethlehem All hail and welcome, holy Child All my heart this night rejoices All poor men and humble Angels, from the realms of glory Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! These scripture readings can be read at weekly gatherings of Gods People or . 25: 26. It is the most read Bible verse on BibleGateway.com at the very least. those who believe in Jesus should not perish, but have eternal life. . Exodus 3:1-6 Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-16 On the Weekdays which follow, the numbered Proper which corresponds most closely to the date of Trinity Sunday is used. N12: 1 John 3:18-24: Our love is to be something real and active. 97)One: Today we rejoice, for the Lord brings justice!Many: Everyone can see God's glory.One: Together we can love God and resist evil.Many: May God protect and . Denomination: Baptist. Revised Common . Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23:1-6 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18. Type in a subject or a bible reference, like John 7:1-4 or simply Matthew 3. +N10: Hebrews 13:1-4. The Sunday lectionary in Spanish can be found at St Mark's Press Leccionario Domenical.. THIS IS HIS COMMANDMENT. These readings are typically read from a Lectionary, not a Bible, though the Lectionary is taken from the Bible. 2 Samuel 11:1-15. 2 They will expel you from the synagogues; in fact, the hour * is coming when everyone who kills you will think he is offering worship to God. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD. Lesson One. 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Liturgy of the Palms April 10, 2022 Sixth Sunday in Lent Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Luke 19:28-40 Liturgy of the Passion . 1 John 3:1-3 : Matthew 5:1-12 : Pentecost: 13-Nov : 23rd Sunday after Pentecost (prop28) Psalm 98 (9b) Malachi 4:1-6 : 2 Thessalonians 3:(1-5) 6-13 : Luke 21:5-28 (29-36) September 12, 2021. 1 The LORD is king! REVISED COMMON LECTIONARY 2020 . Pentecost and the Disciples. 1 John 3:16-24 Written 1 credit Twelve Months of Sundays Year B - The Fourth Sunday of Easter Year B Twelve Months of Sundays Year B - The Fourth Sunday of Easter Year B by SPCK - N T Wright The Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 4.5-12 1 John 3.16-24 John 10.11-18 The text about the rejected stone has itself become something of a stumbling stone. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Reading. a. The Old Testament, New Testament and Gospels readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible . The refrain also works well on its own, and could be used as a prayer response; GtG has the refrain in . 10:12 The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away--and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. John 16:12-15 2010, May 26; John 17:1-11 2005, May 4; John 17:1-11 2011, Jun 1; John 17:1-11 . First Thoughts on Passages from the Gospels and the Epistles in the Lectionary The aim of these is to offer some initial reflections on the readings in the lectionary as an aid to people preparing sermons. Paul refers to it in Gal 3: 13: "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for usfor it is written, 'Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree'" (The reference is Dt 21:23.) Home; About; FAQ; My Account; Home > Lectionary at Lunch > John. Many weeks it is hard to find a clear thematic connection between the lectionary texts. 8:16 it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 8:17 and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ--if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. It has been written on thousands of pieces of poster board so that it could be held up at sporting events. . 23 This is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he commanded. N-14: 1 John 3:1-2: We shall see him as he really is. A salvation sermon asking & answering these questions: 1) What if God had not loved the world; 2) What if God had not sent his son; 3) What if God's offer of salvation was not for the "whosoevers"; and 4) What if God's offer were not based on faith. 3:7 Little children, let no one deceive you. John 3:16: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Commission Edification, Encouragement, Testimony: It's quite extraordinary when you put a bible verse back into its context. 2018-2019 Lectionary Year C December 2, 2018, 1st Sunday of Advent. All lectionary content, sorted by week. Proper III: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98 Hebrews 1:1-4(5-12) John 1:1-14(15-18) A child is born in Bethlehem, alleluia! John 3:16 is quite possibly the most famous verse in the Bible. 2 Beloved, we are God's children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. The second problem with the "accept Jesus" interpretation of John 3:16 is that it assumes "believe" means something cognitive and logical, like "I believe 2 + 2 = 4," or "I believe that H 2 O is the chemical symbol for water." In this text, "to believe in" is more like "to trust" or "to rely upon" than it is "to understand the facts about." Deut 6:1-9 . But I wonder, does knowing the words mean you know what means and how important it really is? One reason "born again" Christians made John 3:16 famous is its proximity to the story of Jesus telling Nicodemus that "no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again." To complicate. 6-5-2022. 3. CH613 / WoV687 / ELW401 / GtG287 Gracious Spirit hear our pleading (Wilson Niwagila) Good simple song from Tanzania about the Spirit working in a community; probably too many verses (especially in GtG which has 5!). Lesson Two. There is no Lectionary Commentary for this reading, but there is a available a Voice Bible Study on Matthew 16:13-17:27. 11:1 In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel with him; they ravaged the Ammonites, and besieged Rabbah. And what a word it is! Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8 Revised Common Lectionary 2022 . John 3:16 is the most famous verse in the whole entire bible. 16 We know love by this, that he laid down his life for usand we ought to lay down our lives for one another. Bible Study. from God written in blood and addressed to all. So let's take a minute to really learn what Jesus was saying. . Scripture. Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 (Psalm 8); Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 . "A Story of Three Servants". At least two readings, one always from the Gospels, (3 on Sundays and solemnities) make up the Liturgy of the Word. . Printable Lectionary Readings. John 16:12-15. Yet so we are. Robert Hamerton-Kelly, sermon from December 15, 2002 (Woodside Village Church); and sermon from December 14, 2008 (Society of St. John at St. Mark's Chapel, Palo Alto). 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 MAY Fifth Sunday of EasterMay 2 Acts 8:26-40 Psalms 22:25-31 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8 Sixth Sunday of EasterMay 9 As part of the sermon, I challenged those there to reflect on John 3:16 each day this week. Audio files from John that follow the readings of the Church Year as translated from the Greek. ( G) born. It begins with " for God so loved the world .". Alban, Martyr, c. 304. June 12, 2022. Lectionary Calendar. Audio files from John that follow the readings of the Church Year as translated from the Greek. 1 JOHN 3:16-24 16We know love by this, . Many of our Protestant brothers and sisters point to John 3:16 as must-memorize material: "God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.". The Season after Pentecost 29 May Acts 16:16-34 Easter 7: 29 May John 17:20-26 Easter 7: 29 May Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 Pentecost: 5 June Acts 2:1-21 Genesis 15:1-6 . 1 John 3:16-24: Easter 4B: 1 John 3:1-7: Easter 3B: 1 John 3:1-3: All Saints A: 1 John 4:7-21: Easter 5B: 1 John 5:1-6 . John 16:12-15 Lectionary for 2022 (Year C plus Advent Year A) The Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) is a three-year cycle of readings that tell many stories . By this we know that he remains in us, by the Spirit which he gave us. The Adventurous Lectionary - The Third Sunday of Easter - May 1, 2022 Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 The Third Sunday of Easter is a mother lode of riches for the . 4 I have told you this so that when their hour comes . Lectionary Sermon for Lent 5C, 3 April 2022 John 12: 1-8. There is typically a reading from the Old Testament, the Psalms, the Epistles and the Holy Gospels. Matthew 2:13-23 Joseph's Dream (Klein) Children's Sermons for Matthew 3. 3 They will do this because they have not known either the Father or me. Sermons. John 16:12-22, Jeffrey Kloha . the Bible, it would be John 3:16. Joseph Butler, Bishop and Theologian, 1752 . If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B - Trinity Sunday, Gospel Reading - John 3:1-17. Date Season. John 3:16 brings together the Gospel's first references to eternal life and to love. Philippians 3:20-21: He will transfigure these wretched bodies of ours into copies of his glorious body. Expositions for the Christian Church Year B. Abbreviations Red . Scholarly Resources from Concordia Seminary. Commentary on 1 John 3:16-24 Last week's text addressed the problem of sin in the believer's life. Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:(1-7)8-20. The Bible Workshop offers phonetic spelling as well as audible guidance.. Search Lections Texts Close or ESC key . Year: Season: Easter | Day of Pentecost . N13: 1 John 4:7-12: God is . (Between November 13 and November 19 Inclusive) Sermon and Select Prayers for Ordinary 33 - Proper 28 - Year A. Matthew 25:14-30. Lectionary Sermon for Lent 3 C, 20 March 2022 on Luke 13: 1-9. John 16:12-15. 3:4 Everyone who commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. "But still, he is a really nice guythe tell-tale words we use too often to soften the unkind things we say about others.". John 16:12-22 : John 13:31-35 : 22-May : Sixth Sunday of Easter : Psalm 67 (3) Acts 16:9-15 : Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27 : John 16:23-33 : John 5:1-9 : 26-May . Easter 4B Download. This page lists the COMMON WORSHIP LECTIONARY readings for principal services and festivals (but including all services for Holy Week). John 3:16-17 clearly states that the purpose of God's sending his Son was not to condemn the world but to offer it eternal life. John 3:16. The readings are arranged by Sunday of the Church Year and include specific Holy Days. Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9: John 18:1-19:42: Fri 15th Apr 2022: Good Friday: Service 2 : Evening Psalms . God loves the world. We do know that when it is revealed * we shall be like him, for we shall see . The Fullness of John 3:16. Sermon and Liturgy For The Third Sunday of Easter - Year B Acts 3:1-19 and Luke 24 . Narrative Lectionary. 10:14 I am the good shepherd. Lectionary Sermon for 15 May 2022 (Easter 5 ) on John 13: 31-35; Lectionary sermon for 8 May 2022 Easter 6 Year b (and Mothers day) on John 15:9-17 (note this time not year c !) Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Easter 7C Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 John 17:20-26 Call to Worship (adapted from Ps. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1983, 1984, 1985.. Lectionary. Full text of the Revised Common Lectionary readings for Year A - Lent - Second Sunday in Lent. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with its headquarters located in the City of New York, is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, The mission of the Archdiocese is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, to teach and spread the Orthodox Christian faith, to energize, cultivate, and guide the life of the Church in the United States of America according to the Orthodox . It has been printed on bumper stickers and used as the text for custom license plates. N-12: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18: We shall stay with the Lord for ever. John 3:1-17 3:1 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. John 16:12-15: Next Sundays. 23: 24. December 2, 2019. 1 * See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. Josh 1:1-18 Exod 3:1-16 Beginning of a New Academic year. The answer: scattered over all three. 10:13 The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. And, indeed, it's a great bit of Sacred Scripture to have on hand; it is a . Jesus and Nicodemus, being born anew, God's love for the world. A "common lectionary" is a lectionary that is used by more than one congregation. Season after Pentecost | 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a; Psalm 42 and 43; (Isaiah 65:1-9; Psalm 22:19-28;) Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39 People complain, God provides manna. Third Sunday after Pentecost. Click the date to view the easy-to-share message, needed supplies, and associated scripture. Worship Resources for May 15th, 2022Fifth Sunday of Easter. It tells us Jesus's whole purpose in just a few short words. The purpose of this act of divine love was "so that" (iJna+ subj.) A calendar with the movable days of the church's year is included from 2009 to 2030. . Readings for 2022. 3 Fire goes before him, and consumes his adversaries on every side. The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. John 3:16. It has been called the. We see it on posters (and eye black) at sporting events, it is printed on everything from fast food cups to bookmarks and stickers, and you've probably received it in a greeting card or even written it on your mirror once or twice. 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 April 25: World Malaria Day February 2, 2020 4th Sunday after the Epiphany Green Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15 (UMH 747); . Good Friday Sermon on Luke 23: 32 - 46. Revised Common Lectionary: Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35 Narrative Lectionary: Paul's Sermon at Athens, Acts 17:16-31 (John 1:16-18) The Revised Common Lectionary continues to use selections from Acts for the first reading during the season of Easter. Reading. Lectionary Sermon for 10 April 2022 (Palm Sunday) Year C on Luke 19:28-40. 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. This page is available in: Espaol. Permission to use in not-for-profit settings The Rev. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Creation by the Word. Lectionary Reflection Year B, Trinity Sunday, Gospel Lesson John 3:1-16 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. Acts 2:1-21. Manna requires faith in what God gives. A verse that sends people to hell rather than voice God's extravagant grace. I am often asked where one can find the Daily Lectionary (a two year cycle) online.. A number of pronunciation guides are available online. John 16:4-15 Trinity Sunday B: Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17, 1Timothy 1:12-17b, John 3:1-15 Sunday 9B / Proper 4B: 2Corinthians 4:7-12, Mark 2:23-3:6 . 11:2 It happened, late one afternoon, when David rose from his couch and was walking about on the roof of the king's . 1 "I have told you this so that you may not fall away. Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 . CHAPTER 16. And so to keep up my end of the bargain, I'm going to reflect for the next few days on parts of this verse. Find more resources for Easter 4B. Lectionary Sermon, May 1 2022 (Easter 3) on John 21:1-19; Lectionary sermon 24 April 2022 (Easter 2) on John 20:19-31; Lectionary Sermon for Easter Sunday on Luke 24: 1-12 Three-Year Calendar. In addition, a psalm or canticle is sung. It has been called a love letter. But David remained at Jerusalem. If ever there was a. verse that makes hell tremble, it is John 3:16. John 3:16 is one of the most popular verses in the whole Bible. 16. . He came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God."