View and download visual resources for both the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for Sunday, November 8, 2026. In the Gospel for the RCL, Jesus discusses the coming destruction of Jerusalem with his disciples. The NL takes us to the story of Elisha and Namaan.
For this week’s Visual Lectionary Resources, we cross paths with two powerful focal points on power, failure, and love.
In the **Revised Common Lectionary**, we arrive at the culmination of Jesus’ encounters with the religious authorities in Matthew 22, where he distills all 613 laws down to the two foundational pillars: loving God with our whole heart and loving our neighbor as ourselves.
Meanwhile, the **Narrative Lectionary** takes us straight into the harrowing aftermath of David and Bathsheba, exploring how absolute power can corrupt even the most devout leaders, yet leaving us anchored in God’s persistent grace and the reality that while God forgives, we must still live with the earthly consequences of our actions.
Whether you are preaching on the greatest commandment or wrestling with leadership accountability, you can find the complete set of commentaries, cartoons, and visual resources over on Gumroad.
Explore fresh visual resources for October 18, 2026! This week’s collection provides engaging cartoon illustrations and commentary for both lectionary tracks. Dive into the Revised Common Lectionary as Jesus navigates political traps regarding imperial taxes, or follow the Narrative Lectionary as Joshua challenges the Israelites to choose whom they will serve. Download creative preaching tools to bring these timeless texts to life today!
Explore visual resources for October 11, 2026! For the Revised Common Lectionary, we reflect on Jesus’ parable of the King’s Wedding Banquet in Matthew and Paul’s encouragement in Philippians. For the Narrative Lectionary, we journey from the wilderness complaints to the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mt. Sinai.
Explore a visual commentary on Matthew 22:1–14 by Steve Thomason. Compare two key interpretations of the parable of the king’s banquet and examine its historical context, literary parallels, and theological takeaways.
Whether you are following the Revised Common Lectionary or the Narrative Lectionary this week, our readings tackle powerful themes of stewardship, systemic failure, and divine deliverance:
Revised Common Lectionary (Proper 22): Jesus confronts the religious leaders through the parable of the wicked tenants in the vineyard, challenging those in authority to examine how they steward their positional power—calling us toward humility, justice, and fruitfulness.
Narrative Lectionary: We bridge the 400-year gap from Joseph’s story to Exodus, leading right up to the miraculous parting of the Red Sea. It’s a vivid reminder that even in seemingly hopeless situations, God is actively working to save and deliver His people.
Explore full commentaries, visual aids, and downloadable resources to prepare your teaching and sermons for this Sunday.
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