Narrative Lectionary

Commentary on 1 Kings 18:20-39

This week’s passage focuses on the loyal prophet who is [...]

Commentary on 1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29

Power. Oppression. Rivalry. These interrelated themes are universal across time. [...]

Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:1-5; 6:1-5; Psalm 150

God’s work is messy business. Perhaps this messiness is part [...]

Commentary on Ruth 1:1-17

The story of Naomi and Ruth is set during the period before monarchs ruled in [...]

Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 6:4-9

From the beginning of the story of the exodus from [...]

Commentary on Exodus 1:8-14 [15—2:10]; 3:1-15

A lot has happened since we left Jacob in Genesis [...]

Commentary on Genesis 32:22-30

The story of Jacob’s encounter with a stranger at night [...]

Commentary on Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7

In this week’s passage, God makes an appearance to Abraham [...]

Commentary on Genesis 2:4b-25

The text of Genesis 2:4b-25 will feel familiar to many preachers. In contrast to the [...]

Commentary on Luke 5:1-11

This short passage is complex in that it mixes several genres, or, better, progresses through [...]