Narrative Lectionary Sermon & Study Series Summer 2026
What is the Narrative Lectionary? A four-year cycle of readings (created by Luther Seminary) that follow the sweep of the biblical story, from Creation through the early Christian church. The texts show the breadth and variety of voices within Scripture. They invite people to hear the stories of Abraham and Sarah, Moses and the prophets, Jesus, and Paul. Listening to the many different voices within Scripture enriches the life of faith.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Pastor Diane will preach from the Narrative Lectionary to take us through highlights of the Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures). Our worship service will be followed by a 45 minute Bible Study. Even if you don't attend the Bible study, a weekly take-home sheet will be provided in person and also below with devotional practices and daily readings.
Take Home Devotional Sheets
May 24
Genesis 1:1—2:4a
Creation by word; light, life; it was good.
May 31
Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14
God gives Abraham and Sarah a son in their old age. Abraham is told to sacrifice his son, but God provides the ram.
June 7
Genesis 27:1-4, 15-23; 28:10-17
Jacob gets a blessing by trickery, flees, dreams of a ladder with angels ascending and descending. Receives God’s promise.
June14
Exodus 2:23-25; 3:1-15; 4:10-17
God’s name is revealed: “I Am.” Moses is a reluctant messenger, but God uses him to deliver Israel.
June 21
Exodus 16:1-18
People complain, God provides manna. Manna requires faith in what God gives.
June 28
1 Samuel 3:1-21
God calls Samuel in the night. He says, Speak Lord for your servant is listening.
Told to warn others of sin in Israel.
July 5
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The Declaration of Independence
Discussion using materials/scripture
July12
1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 51:10-14
God does not look on outward appearance but on the heart; create in me a clean heart.
July 19
1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13
Solomon’s temple – a place of sacrifice and divine presence.
July 26
1 Kings 19:1-18
Elijah at Horeb; The prophet in despair, God speaks in the silence.
August 2
Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24
Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
August 9
Isaiah 9:1-7
People who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
August 16
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14
Seek the welfare of the city; I know the plans I have for you.
August 23
Daniel 3:1, [2-7] 8-30
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; God present in the fiery furnace
August 30
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Ezekiel prophesies to the dry bones and they are raised to new life.
September 6
Word Accomplishes God’s Purpose
Isaiah 55:1-13
Anyone who is thirsty, come drink; the word accomplishes God’s purpose.