Narrative Lectionary

Man overlooking Nazareth
Commentary on 1 Kings 19:1-18

We can find material in this passage to engage almost any identity we find within [...]

Commentary on 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13

Solomon’s call is a perfect example of a call wherein [...]

John 10:3
Commentary on 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 51:10-14

God’s call comes in many forms. God’s call to Moses [...]

Commentary on 1 Samuel 3:1-21

As First Samuel opens, things could not be worse for Israel. Judges, the previous book, [...]

to cut the bread
Commentary on Exodus 16:1-18

(This week’s scripture passage is Exodus 16:1-18, but it is helpful to keep Exodus 15:1–17:7 [...]

burning bush
Commentary on Exodus 2:23-25; 3:1-15; 4:10-17

Does it matter to know God’s name? For a child [...]

Jacob's Ladder
Commentary on Genesis 27:1-4, 15-23; 28:10-17

Does God pick favorites? Most of us would like to [...]

Light streaming down
Commentary on Genesis 1:1—2:4a

Did God’s spirit play a role in creation? As it [...]

Abraham and Isaac
Commentary on Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14

Part of the enduring intrigue of the story of Abraham’s [...]

Moses
Commentary on Revelation 21:1-6; 22:1-5

Week 5 (Sept. 5, 2021) Preaching text: Revelation 21:1-6 and [...]