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 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.
by Steve Thomason | Aug 28, 2023 | Bible
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for September 3, 2023. The RCL enters the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus 3:1-15. The Gospel is Matthew 16:21-28 where Jesus tells his disciples to take up their own crosses. The NL concludes a three week series on Sabbath by looking at the rest found in forgiveness and reconciliation in Deuteronomy 15:1-2. It pairs this with Luke 15:11-32 and the parable of the Prodigal Son.
by Steve Thomason | Aug 21, 2023 | Bible
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for August 27, 2023. The RCL enters the story of Moses in the book of Exodus. The Gospel is Matthew 16:13-20 where Peter proclaims that Jesus is the Christ. The NL continues a three week series on Sabbath by looking at the seventh day of creation in Genesis. It pairs this with John 15:9-15 for the Gospel reading.
