Narrative Lectionary

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Commentary on Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22, 29-32

Week 6: July 5, 2026 Preaching text: Esther 7:1-10, 9:1-2, [...]

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Commentary on Ruth 4:1-22

Week 4: June 21, 2026 Preaching text: Ruth 4:1-22; accompanying text: Luke 1:46-55 The scene [...]

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Commentary on Ruth 3:1-18

Week 3: June 14, 2026 Preaching text: Ruth 3:1-18; accompanying text: Matthew 7:7-8 Some time [...]

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Commentary on Ruth 2:1-23

Week 2: June 7, 2026 Preaching text: Ruth 2:1-23; accompanying text: Luke 6:36-38 In the [...]

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Commentary on Ruth 1:1-22

Series Overview This sermon series explores the two biblical books named for women: Ruth and [...]

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Commentary on Acts 2:1-21; Philippians 4:4-7

Pairing the traditional Pentecost text with this beautiful passage from [...]

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Commentary on Philippians 2:1-13

This passage continues the theme of partnership that flows through [...]

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Commentary on Philippians 1:1-18a

Starting this letter by listing both Paul and Timothy as [...]

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Commentary on Acts 17:16-31

In Acts 17:16–31, Paul arrives in Athens, faithfully proclaims God’s good news about Jesus and [...]

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Commentary on Acts 16:16-34

In Acts 16:16–34, Luke narrates the ordeal of Paul and Silas in a Philippian jail. [...]