Scripture Readings

Unless approved by the presiding pastor, the readings in your service should be from the Bible. Generally there are two scripture selections. Typically there is a reading from the Old Testament followed by a New Testament reading. There may also be two New Testament readings such as an epistle (letter) and a reading from one of the four gospels. Here are some suggested scripture readings. You may find others by searching through the scriptures on your own.

Old Testament

Genesis 1:26-31 Woman and man created in the image of God
Genesis 2:18-24 Companionship rather than lonliness
Genesis 24:48-51, 58-67 The marriage of Isaac and Rebekah
Song of Solomon 2:10-13 Many waters cannot quench love
Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Isaiah 63:7-9 God’s steadfast love lifts up the people
Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalms

Psalm 33 May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord
Psalm 67 May God be merciful to us and bless us
Psalm 100 We are God’s people and the sheep of God’s pasture
Psalm 117 The steadfast love of the Lord
Psalm 121 The Lord keeps watch over you
Psalm 127 Unless the Lord builds the house
Psalm 128 Blessed are those who walk in the Lord’s ways
Psalm 150 Let everything that breathes praise the Lord

New Testament

Romans 8:31-39 If God is for us, who is against us
Romans 12:1-2, 9-18 A living sacrifice and genuine love
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 The greatest gift is love
Ephesians 5:1-2, 5:21-33 Walk in love, as Christ loved us
Philippians 2:1-11 Your attitude should be the same as Christ Jesus
Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always
Colossians 3:12-17 Clothed in compassion, kindness, meekness and patience
1 John 3:18-24 Let us love in truth and action
1 John 4:7-16 Let us love one another for love is of God
Revelation 19:1, 5-9 Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the lamb