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Stories have the power to form us, so we need to take the time to tell others the biblical stories like that of Joseph. The Power of Storytelling Last week, God promised the aging Abram (and Sarai) a son and … Continue reading
As you teach or preach on God’s promise to Abram and Sarai, you might have a focus on families. As you do so, be sensitive that families are complicated and that the topic might be painful to some. Since Last … Continue reading
The Narrative Lectionary starts the year with the story of the creation and fall of humans in Genesis 2 and 3. An important first step as we study any Bible passage is to pay attention to details. In this case, … Continue reading
The creation stories teach us some of the foundational truths of our faith, including the goodness of creation and God’s call to us to be good stewards—to care for all that God has created. In the Beginning… When we, as … Continue reading
On his way back to the brother he wronged, Jacob encounters a stranger. In this strange story, he finds himself wrestling with a…man, angel, God? What do we do when we encounter weirdness in the Bible? Welcome to the third … Continue reading
When three strangers visit Abraham and Sarah, Abraham responds with exuberant—some might say excessive—hospitality and the fulfillment of God’s promise fills Sarah with exuberant joy. Adam & Eve to Abraham & Sarah Welcome back for the second Sunday of the … Continue reading
The creation story in Genesis 2, like the rest of Scripture, has been used to justify the exclusion and mistreatment of women and LGBTQIA+ people. This is antithetical to God’s unconditional love. Beginnings Welcome to the beginning of the Narrative … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Genesis 27:1-4, 15-23; 28:10-17 Free Resource: Weekly Devotional @ Home (NL) Unit Theme (September 12—October 10): God Provides Blessings The Point: God can turn even deceptions into occasions to provide blessings. God knows who we are, even when … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Genesis 1:1–2:4a Free Resource: “God’s Good Creation” #4-1 (Sample lessons from 9 of our NL products!) Unit Theme (September 12—October 10): God Provides Blessings The Point: God declares that creation is good. In the beginning was a dark, … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Genesis 37:3-8, 17b-22, 26-34; 50:15-21 Free Resource: Evil for Good (Cross+Gen Worship – NL) Unit Theme (September 13—October 25): Promises Made, Promises Broken The Point: Even when we hurt each other, God can turn our work towards good. … Continue reading