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As widows in a patriarchal society, Ruth and Naomi are vulnerable. But they don’t wait for a man to save them. They become their own heroes and save themselves and each other. From There to Here While this reading marks … Continue reading
The Israelites—after a long detour—are about to enter the Promised Land. Moses recounts their (mis)adventures since their deliverance, including God’s gift of the Torah: instructions on how to love. Since Last Time… Last week, we met the people of Israel … Continue reading
Only four characters within our extended reading are named: God (of course), our protagonist Moses, and two Hebrew midwives Shiphrah and Puah. What is the power of a name? In the past three readings in the Narrative Lectionary, I reflected … 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: Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 6:4-9 Free Resource: The Instructions (Youth) Unit Theme (September 29—October 13): Responding to God’s Love The Point: We are called to love God and others. Since Last Time… Last week, we met the people of Israel … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Exodus 1:8-14 [15–2:10]; 3:1-15 Free Resource: I AM Who I AM (Kids 3rd-6th) Unit Theme (September 29—October 13): Responding to God’s Love The Point: God listens to our prayers. In the past three readings in the Narrative Lectionary, … Continue reading