Lectionary Guides Archive
I create a visual guide to the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary every week on THIS PAGE. Below are the archives of the posts, listed newest to oldest.
Created for Community | Visual Resources for Both Lectionaries on September 10, 2023
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.
Lost and Found | Visual Resources for Both Lectionaries on September 3, 2023
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.
Christ is Our Rest | Visual Resources for Both Lectionaries on August 27, 2023
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for August 27, 2023. The RCL enters the story of Moses in the book of Exodus. The Gospel is Matthew 16:13-20 where Peter proclaims that Jesus is the Christ. The NL continues a three week series on Sabbath by looking at the seventh day of creation in Genesis. It pairs this with John 15:9-15 for the Gospel reading.
Where Do You Find Rest? | Visual Resources for Both Lectionaries on August 20, 2023
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for August 20, 2023. The RCL continues the Joseph story in Genesis 45. The Gospel is Matthew 15:21-28 where Jesus speaks with the Syr0-Phonecian woman. The NL begins a three week series on Sabbath. It pairs this with Matthew 11:28-30 for the Gospel reading.
Where is God in the Storm? | Visual Resources for Both Lectionaries on August 13, 2023
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for August 13, 2023. The RCL takes us to three powerful stories this week. First, we look at Joseph in Genesis for two weeks. Second, we read the story of Elijah and God on Mt. Horeb. Finally, we witness Jesus walking on water in Matthew 14:22-33. The NL concludes a series on Wisdom literature by looking at The Song of Solomon. It pairs this with Mark 8:35-37 for the Gospel reading.
Of Bread and The Meaninglessness of Life | Visual Resources for Both Lectionaries on August 6, 2023
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for August 6, 2023. The RCL takes us to the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 in Matthew 14:13-21. The NL continues a series on Wisdom literature by looking at Ecclesiastes. It pairs this with Luke 13:1-9 for the Gospel reading.
Wisdom Embodied | Visual Resources for Both Lectionaries on July 30, 2023
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for July 30, 2023. The RCL is continuing a mini-series in the Parables of Jesus, along with a look at the wisdom of Solomon in 1 Kings and the continuation of Genesis and Romans. The NL is continuing Proverbs this week and pulls from John 8 for the Gospel reading.
The Wisdom of Parables | Visual Resources for Both Lectionaries on July 23, 2023
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for July 23, 2023. We have a rare convergence of the Gospel texts this week as both lectionaries take us to Matthew 13. The RCL is continuing a mini-series in the Parables of Jesus and the NL is introducing the Proverbs this week and Jesus’ parables make a nice Gospel reading complement.
Parable of the Sower | Visual Resources for the Lectionary on July 16, 2023
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary for July 16, 2023. The RCL take us to the birth of Esau and Jacob in Genesis 25. We continue in Romans to life in the Spirit. Finally, we come to Jesus’ parable of the sower in Matthew 13.
