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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
Bible Reading: Genesis 15:1-6 Free Resource: Home Devotional for September 20 (Sharing God’s Story @ Home) Unit Theme (September 13—October 25): Promises Made, Promises Broken The Point: God cares for us as communities, families, and individuals. Age did not stop … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8 Free Resource: Home-Based, Family Lesson #3-1 (God’s Story @ Home, NL) Unit Theme (September 13—October 25): Promises Made, Promises Broken The Point: God loves us, even when we do the wrong thing. Welcome to … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Genesis 2:4b-25 The Point: We are created to be partners in God’s work. Free Resource: Knowing Your Neighbor (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (September 26—September 22): God Creates Family It’s All about Family This week’s reading starts us off … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Genesis 39:1-23 Free Resource: God Was with Me (Kids PK-2nd) Unit Theme (September 9 – October 7): God’s Promises Bring Hope God’s Promises Bring Hope For the first five readings of Narrative Lectionary this year, we have … Continue reading