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The assigned passage from Mark 6 contains three short episodes: Jesus in Nazareth, the mission of the Twelve, and the murder of John the Baptist. Which will you choose? One of the main tricks this week is to choose which … Continue reading
In this Advent reading from Ezra, we can rejoice and weep with the Jews returning from exile and hear the echo of God’s promises from the exodus to the Messiah. Gaudete et Flete We have passed the midway point in … Continue reading
What is God’s intention for leadership? With the example of King David, it’s clear: a leader should be a caring shepherd for others. From Ruth to David Last week, we heard the heroic story of Ruth and Naomi, two women … Continue reading
Bible Reading: 1 Kings 17:1-16 [17-24] Free Resource: Discussion Questions (Small Groups – NL) Unit Theme (November 1—November 22): God Sightings The Point: God provides for us, often in ways we do not expect. Two Israelite insiders—a king and a … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-18 Free Resource: Advent Practice (Small Groups) Advent Theme (December 1—December 22): Promises Made, Promises Kept The Point: God will send the Messiah to bring about God’s kingdom on earth. Advent: Awaiting the Promise This week begins … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Ruth 1:1-17 Free Resource: Serving Refugees (Small Groups) Unit Theme (September 29—October 13): Responding to God’s Love The Point: Like Ruth, we should love others. Responding to God’s Love Two weeks ago, God heard the people of Israel … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Matthew 6:7-21 [25-34] Free Resource: The Lord’s Prayer (Small Groups) Unit Theme (January 27 – February 10): Learning to Follow Last week, we started looking at the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:1-20, focusing on the Beatitudes … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Joshua 24:1-15 [16-26] Free Resource: At Home Challenges (Small Groups) Unit Theme (October 14 – November 4): Living Faithfully in the Promise With this Sunday’s reading from Joshua, our Living the Word resources move into a new theme: … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Philippians 1:1-18a Free Resources: Giving Thanks (Small Groups) Unit Theme (April 29 – May 20): Living in Hope In our journey through the Bible, we move now from stories about Paul to a letter from Paul. This letter … Continue reading
Bible Readings: John 18:28-40 Free Resources: Stations of the Cross (Small Groups) Lenten Theme 2 (March 11 – March 25): God’s Kingdom Revealed As we move through Lent this year, the Narrative Lectionary progresses through John’s Passion narrative. Last … Continue reading