by Steve Thomason | Jan 29, 2024 | Bible
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for February 4, 2024. This is the Fifth Sunday of Epiphany. The RCL takes us to the story where Jesus heals many and then begins his traveling ministry in Mark 1. The NL continues the journey through Mark with the sending of the twelve and the beheading of John in Mark 6.
Jesus’ mission is to go throughout the country both proclaiming the message of the Kingdom and healing the sick, possessed, and dispossessed.
by Steve Thomason | Jan 22, 2024 | Bible
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for January 28, 2024. This is the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany. The RCL takes us to the story where Jesus frees a man from a demon in the Synagogue in Mark 1. The NL continues the journey through Mark with the healing of two women in Capernaum in Mark 5.
This week we continue to see that Jesus has the power to heal people and restore them to wholeness and community. This is the work of the Gospel.
by Steve Thomason | Jan 15, 2024 | Bible
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for January 21, 2024. This is the Third Sunday of Epiphany. The RCL looks at the message of Jesus and the calling of the first disciples in Mark 1. The NL continues the journey through Mark with the healing of the demon possessed man in the Gadarenes.
In all of the readings there seems to be a sense of urgency. Life is short and fleeting. Don’t be distracted by things that don’t last. Repent, Believe, and let the Good News set you free.
by Steve Thomason | Jan 8, 2024 | Bible
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for January 14, 2024. This is the second week of Epiphany. The RCL dips into the Gospel of John and explores the calling of Philip and Nathanael. The NL continues a journey through Mark in chapter 4 with the parable of the sower and the four soils.
by Steve Thomason | Dec 31, 2023 | Bible
Do you plan to study the Gospel of Mark this year? I invite you to explore these visual resources that will help you study and teach this Gospel in a fresh way.
