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.

A Place of Refuge | Visual Resources for the Lectionary on July 9, 2023

This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary for July 9, 2023. The RCL take us to the story of Isaac and Rebekah in Genesis 24 and meditates on love and marriage as a place of refuge in the Psalms. The prophets and the Gospel reading depict the Messiah as the one who has conquered the enemy through peace, not violence and offers a place of refuge for all who are weary. The NL continues a three-part series on 2 Peter.

Set Free | Visual Resources for the Lectionary on July 2, 2023

This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary for July 2, 2023. The RCL take us to the story of Abraham when God tells him to sacrifice his son Isaac in Genesis 22, Paul’s declaration that we are set free from sin in Romans 6, and the final section Jesus’ sending of the twelve on a mission in Matthew 10. It is also Independence Day weekend in the USA, so it is appropriate to explore a theme of being set free. The NL continues a three-part series on 2 Peter.

Don’t Be Afraid | Visual Resources for Both Lectionaries on June 25, 2023

This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for June 25, 2023. The RCL take us to the story of Hagar when she leaves Ishmael to die in Genesis 21, Paul’s promise of new life in the death and resurrection of baptism in Romans 6, and the final section Jesus’ sending of the twelve on a mission in Matthew 10. All of these texts encourage us to have no fear in the face of difficulty. The NL continues a three-part series on 2 Peter.

God’s Mission | Visual Resources for Both Lectionaries on June 18, 2023

This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for June 18, 2023. The RCL take us to Abram, Sarai and the guests at Mamre in Genesis 18, the children of Israel at the base of Mt. Sinai in Exodus 19, Paul’s portrait of peace with God in Romans 5, and Jesus’ sending of the twelve on a mission in Matthew 10. All of these texts allow us space to explore God’s mission of promise of peace and wholeness for the world. The NL continues a four-part series on Isaiah.

Mercy, not Sacrifice | Visual Resources for Both Lectionaries on June 11, 2023

This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for June 11, 2023. The RCL is exploring the theme “Mercy, not Sacrifice” with the story of Jesus calling Matthew as the anchoring text. The NL continues a four-part series on Isaiah.

Trinity Sunday | Visual Resources for Both Lectionaries on June 4, 2023

This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for June 4, 2023. This is Trinity Sunday. It is the week that the liturgical calendar sets aside to address the Christian doctrine of God’s essence as three-in-one. The RCL offers some texts to help. The NL skips it altogether and launches a four-week series on Isaiah.