This week, in the Narrative Lectionary, we encounter the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees for the first time. This conflict has been brewing for a while (see chapter 5), but it escalates here with the discussion over what can, and cannot, be done on the Sabbath day. As a preacher it may be tempting… Read More
Narrative Lectionary Leaning–following the rules
Luke 6:1-16 As the Narrative Lectionary moves through Luke, we get the story of Jesus and his disciples getting in trouble for not marking the Sabbath as the Pharisees would have them do. From picking grains of wheat to healing a man with a withered hand–they get it wrong. We live in a world where… Read More
11th Hour Preacher Party: Preacher Sabbath Edition
I was lamenting earlier this week on the Narrative Lectionary Facebook wall that the only downfall I’ve experienced while following that schedule of readings is being out of sync with my sisters and brothers over here at the RevGals and Pals. Everyone is gracious, of course, but I miss the community of discernment when I’m… Read More
