This sermon was written in October, 2013. It was originally delivered as part of the Narrative Lectionary that we were following in the church I served. I’m reposting it today because the Revised Common Lectionary calls for this story in the first reading.
RCL text: Exodus 16:2-15
Narrative Lectionary Text: Exodus 16:1-18
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.
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.
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.
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.