Comfort My People (Isaiah 40)
The people of God were suffering in exile, far from their own land. In Isaiah 40, God gives a message of comfort and return, a message valid for them, for us, and for the world to come. Hope in the … Continue reading
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Waiting with Hope (Matthew 1)
We end the Advent season with Joseph, Mary’s almost-husband, as he waits with dread, anticipation, and finally, hope. Almost Over This reading marks the fourth and final Sunday of Advent, as well as the transition in the Narrative Lectionary from … Continue reading
God Is Not Done with Us (Philippians 1:1-18a)
Date: May 22, 2022 Bible Reading: Philippians 1:1-18a Free Resource: Mural of Thankfulness (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (May 15—June 5): Living in Hope The Point: The proclamation of the gospel brings joy and thanksgiving even in difficult circumstances. Even … Continue reading
Finding Hope (Jeremiah 29)
Date: Sunday, November 28, 2021 Bible Reading: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14 Free Resource: Alone Prayer (Kids – PK-2nd, NL) Unit Theme (November 28—December 19): God’s Presence Brings Life The Point: God provides a future full of hope. Hope can be hard … Continue reading
A Never-ending Shalom (Isaiah 9)
Date: Sunday, November 21, 2021 Bible Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 Free Resource: Light in the Darkness (Cross+Gen Education, NL) Unit Theme (November 14—November 21): Promises of Hope The Point: The prophet promises a new king who will be the presence of … Continue reading
Comfort, Comfort (December 8, 2019)
Bible Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11 Free Resource: Get Comfortable (Cross+Gen Education) Advent Theme (December 1—December 22): Promises Made, Promises Kept The Point: We can trust that God will bring us home to God’s kingdom. Hope in the Promise We are now … Continue reading
The Ten Words from Sinai (October 7, 2018)
Bible Readings: Exodus 19:3-7; 20:1-17 Free Resource: Discussion Guide (Youth) Unit Theme (September 9 – October 7): God’s Promises Bring Hope The Narrative Lectionary reading for October 7th concludes our first series connected with the theme, “God’s Promises Bring Hope.” … Continue reading
Parting of the Red Sea (September 30, 2018)
Bible Readings: Exodus 14:5-7, 10-14, 21-29 Free Resource: We Praise You (Kids 3rd-6th) Unit Theme (September 9 – October 7): God’s Promises Bring Hope At Spirit & Truth Publishing, we have divided the first five Narrative Lectionary readings in a … Continue reading
Joseph’s Hope (September 23, 2018)
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