Singing the Narrative Lectionary Archives

March 5 – Laborers in the Vineyard

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard and the equal pay they are given.

February 26 – Forgiveness

Jesus teaches on church discipline. He commends Peter to forgive “seventy times seven” times. The parable of the unforgiving servant.

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.

February 19 – Transfiguration

Parables: weeds among the wheat, mustard seed, yeast.

February 12 – Parables of the Kingdom

Parables: weeds among the wheat, mustard seed, yeast.

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.

January 29 – Sermon on the Mount II

Jesus teaches: the Lord’s Prayer, treasure in heaven, [do not worry.]

January 22 – Sermon on the Mount I

Jesus teaches: Beatitudes, salt of the earth, let your light shine.

January 15 – Tempted in the Wilderness

Jesus fasts in the wilderness and overcomes the voice of the Tempter.

January 8 – Jesus’ Baptism

John preaches in the wilderness. John would have prevented him, but Jesus is baptized.

January 1 – The Genealogy of Jesus

The genealogy of Jesus, son of David, son of Abraham.

December 25 – The Shepherds and the Angels

The angels announce Good News to the shepherds. They make haste to visit the Child.

December 24 – The Birth of Jesus

Mary and Joseph journey to Bethlehem. The Child is born.

December 18 – Emmanuel

An angel speaks to Joseph in a dream, “Do not be afraid…the Child will be Emmanuel.”

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.

December 4 – For Such a Time as This

Esther consults Mordecai in the face of the King’s cruel proclamation.

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.”

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.

November 13 – Justice, Kindness, Humility

God promises a ruler from Bethlehem. God desires justice, kindness, humility.

November 6 – Naaman is Healed

Elisha heals Naaman, a foreign official.

October 30 – Solomon’s Wisdom

Solomon prays for wisdom. The king shows wisdom in a dispute between two women.

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.

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.

October 9 – Covenant and Commandments

God speaks to the newly liberated people through Moses, giving the Ten Commandments.

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.

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.

September 25 – Joseph in Prison

Joseph is unjustly imprisoned, after refusing to consent to Potiphar’s wife. God is with him there.

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.