Narrative Lectionary

Commentary on Genesis 37:3-8, 17b-22, 26-34; 50:15-21

The story of Joseph begins [...]

Starry sky
Commentary on Genesis 15:1-6

The book of Genesis begins with blessing. God blesses animals and humans alike (1:22, 28), [...]

Detail from
Commentary on Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8

Genesis 2 and 3 are among the most familiar chapters [...]

Lions seated on a rock
Commentary on Daniel 12:1-3, 5-13

Week 5 (9/1/2024): End of Days Daniel 12 is part of [...]

Lions seated on a rock
Commentary on Daniel 7:1-18

Week 4 (8/25/2024): Four Beasts Daniel 7 marks a significant shift in the book, as it [...]

Lions seated on a rock
Commentary on Daniel 6:6-27

Week 3 (8/18/2024): Lions’ Pit Daniel 6 is probably the most well-known of all the [...]

Lions seated on a rock
Commentary on Daniel 3:1 [2-7] 8-30

Week 2 (8/11/2024): Fiery Furnace In this beloved account, Daniel’s [...]

Lions seated on a rock
Commentary on Daniel 2:24-49

Series Overview  The book of Daniel is an anthology of narratives and apocalypses that center [...]

Sand art with cross = heart (God is love)
Commentary on 1 John 5:9-13

Week 6 (7/28/2024): 1 John 5:9-13 Our series on 1 John ends with another text [...]

Sand art with cross = heart (God is love)
Commentary on 1 John 5:1-6

Week 5 (7/21/2024): 1 John 5:1-6 Last week, the author walked his readers through a [...]