by Steve Thomason | Oct 2, 2023 | Bible
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for October 8, 2023. A unique convergence happens with the lectionaries this week around “The Greatest Commandment.” The RCL connects with the giving of the Law in Exodus 20 as it works through the Exodus story. The NL focuses on the second giving of the Law with The Shema in Deuteronmy 6. The RCL also looks at the Vine in Isaiah 5 and continues a mini series with Philippians 3:5-14, as Paul presses toward the goal. The RCL Gospel is Matthew 21:33-46, the second of three parables that challenge the leader’s authority. The NL attaches Jesus’ claim of the Greatest Commandment in Mark 12:28-31 for the Gospel reading.
by Steve Thomason | Sep 25, 2023 | Bible
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for October 1, 2023. The RCL recounts the story of how God provided water from the rock for the grumbling Israelites in Exodus 17:1-7. It also continues a mini series with Philippians 2:1-13, the mind of Christ. The Gospel is Matthew 21:23-32 where Jesus tells the parable of the two sons. The NL tells the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus 3:1-15.
by Steve Thomason | Sep 18, 2023 | Bible
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for September 24, 2023. The RCL recounts the story of how God provided manna for the grumbling Israelites in Exodus 16:2-15. It also begins a mini series in Philippians this week. The Gospel is Matthew 20:1-16 where Jesus tells the parable of the generous manager and the field workers. The NL tells the story of Jacob’s fear of seeing Esau again in Genesis 32:9-30.
by Steve Thomason | Sep 11, 2023 | Bible
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for September 17, 2023. The RCL recounts the story of crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 14:19-31 and the story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 50. The Gospel is Matthew 18:21-35 where Jesus emphasizes the power of forgiveness with the parable of the unforgiving servant. The NL tells the story of Abraham and Sarah hosting the visitors under the Oaks of Mamre in Genesis 18:1-15.
by Steve Thomason | Sep 4, 2023 | Bible
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for September 10, 2023. The RCL recounts the story of the Passover in Exodus 12:1-14. The Gospel is Matthew 18:15-20 where Jesus emphasizes the power of forgiveness for the Kin-dom of God. The NL begins a new season with the second creation story in Genesis 2:4-25 and the Garden of Eden.
