
Singing the Narrative Lectionary Archives
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March 5 – Laborers in the Vineyard
The parable of the laborers in the vineyard and the equal pay they are given.
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February 26 – Forgiveness
Jesus teaches on church discipline. He commends Peter to forgive “seventy times seven” times. The parable of the unforgiving servant.
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February 22 (Wednesday) – Who is the Greatest?
The disciples ask about greatness. Jesus tells them to become like children, and to cast away stumbling blocks.
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February 19 – Transfiguration
Parables: weeds among the wheat, mustard seed, yeast.
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February 12 – Parables of the Kingdom
Parables: weeds among the wheat, mustard seed, yeast.
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February 5 – Sermon on the Mount III
Jesus teaches: do not judge; ask, seek, knock; do unto others; narrow gate; a wise person builds upon the rock.
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January 29 – Sermon on the Mount II
Jesus teaches: the Lord’s Prayer, treasure in heaven, [do not worry.]
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January 22 – Sermon on the Mount I
Jesus teaches: Beatitudes, salt of the earth, let your light shine.
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January 15 – Tempted in the Wilderness
Jesus fasts in the wilderness and overcomes the voice of the Tempter.
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January 8 – Jesus’ Baptism
John preaches in the wilderness. John would have prevented him, but Jesus is baptized.
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January 1 – The Genealogy of Jesus
The genealogy of Jesus, son of David, son of Abraham.
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December 25 – The Shepherds and the Angels
The angels announce Good News to the shepherds. They make haste to visit the Child.
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December 24 – The Birth of Jesus
Mary and Joseph journey to Bethlehem. The Child is born.
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December 18 – Emmanuel
An angel speaks to Joseph in a dream, “Do not be afraid…the Child will be Emmanuel.”
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December 11 – Light to the Nations
God’s servant will bring forth justice, never breaking so much as a reed. God will bring light to the nations, vision to the visionless, freedom to the captives.
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December 4 – For Such a Time as This
Esther consults Mordecai in the face of the King’s cruel proclamation.
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November 27 – Though the Fig Tree Does Not Blossom…
Habakkuk, grieved by injustice and suffering, longs for God to respond. God does, saying that “there is still a vision for the appointed time…” Habakkuk holds to faith, “Though the fig tree does not blossom…yet I will rejoice.”
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November 20 – Swords into Plowshares
Assyria threatens Jerusalem and King Hezekiah despairs. Isaiah says the city will be saved and nations will beat their swords into plowshares.
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November 13 – Justice, Kindness, Humility
God promises a ruler from Bethlehem. God desires justice, kindness, humility.
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November 6 – Naaman is Healed
Elisha heals Naaman, a foreign official.
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October 30 – Solomon’s Wisdom
Solomon prays for wisdom. The king shows wisdom in a dispute between two women.
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October 23 – He Saw Her Bathing on the Roof
The story of David and Bathsheba, along with Nathan’s indicting parable. David’s psalm of repentance.
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October 16 – As For Me and My House…
Joshua recounts the story of God’s deliverance from Abraham to Moses and on from there. He challenges the people to choose whom they will serve.
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October 9 – Covenant and Commandments
God speaks to the newly liberated people through Moses, giving the Ten Commandments.
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October 2 – A Way Through the Sea
The Israelites appear to be trapped at the sea. God parts the waters to deliver them into freedom.
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September 18 – The Call of Abraham
Abram is called to leave his country and kindred behind. He and Sarai set out. God promises to bless all the earth through them.
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September 25 – Joseph in Prison
Joseph is unjustly imprisoned, after refusing to consent to Potiphar’s wife. God is with him there.
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September 11 – Flood and Promise
Noah builds the ark. In the midst of the flood, Noah sends out the raven and dove. God establishes a covenant with Noah’s family and gives the rainbow as a sign.