This post offers visual resources for the week of October 30, 2022 in the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary.  The story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 (the RCL text) and Solomon in 1 Kings (The NL text).

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Revised Common Lectionary | Luke 19:1-19 | Zacchaeus

Jesus enters Jericho as his last stop before Jerusalem. Here he encounters a tax collector named Zacchaeus. This man has become wealthy by collecting taxes from his neighbors for the Roman Empire. Jesus scandalizes the town by inviting himself to Zacchaeus’ house for dinner.

Is Zacchaeus a good guy or a bad guy in this story? Read my commentary to get some thoughts…

This image come from page 20 in A Cartoonist’s Guide to Luke.

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Feel free to use any or all of these slides and images in your own preaching and teaching.

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Another Take on Zacchaeus

I created this PowerPoint in 2017. It offers an alternative perspective on Zacchaeus.

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Narrative Lectionary | 1 Kings 3:4-9 | An Overview of 1 Kings and the Downfall of Solomon

The Narrative Lectionary jumps from David into the story of Solomon this week. Solomon began well, asking God for wisdom, but ended badly. This PowerPoint will offer an overview of 1 Kings to help your listeners gain context.

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