by Steve Thomason | Oct 31, 2022 | Bible
This post offers visual resources for the week of November 6, 2022 in the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary. Jesus is tested by the Sadduccess about the resurrection in Luke 20 (RCL) and Elisha heals Naaman in 2 Kings 5 (NL).
by Steve Thomason | Nov 22, 2019 | Bible
These images offer a visual introduction to the basic ancient cosmology and how political power structures evolved. It is important to understand the ancient worldview in order to fully grasp the language and context of God’s Promises to Abraham’s family. The temptation toward power struggles and violence in the ancient world are still present today. May we learn to hear God’s Promises, through Jesus Christ, clearly in our present situation.
by Steve Thomason | Nov 20, 2019 | Bible
This image provides a visual timeline that helps frame the story of Josiah found in 2 Kings 22-24.
by Steve Thomason | Dec 4, 2015 | sermons2015, Spiritual Formation
This sermon is for the first week of Advent. It is the story of Josiah found in 2 Kings 22:1-10, 23:1-5 from the Narrative Lectionary. Josiah is confronted with the Word of God and it leads to a national reformation project. How, then, can we make scripture the center...
by Steve Thomason | Dec 2, 2015 | Devos
The Narrative Lectionary reading for today is 2 Kings 24:20-25:30. It is one of the darkest moments in Judah’s history. This passage records the invasion of the Babylonians and the destruction of Jerusalem. Solomon’s beautiful temple is completely...