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Week of January 26 through February 1 Luke 5:1-11 SUMMARY: Jesus teaches a large crowd by the lake. After he finishes speaking to the crowd, Jesus instructs a fisherman—Simon Peter—to drop his nets into the water. The nets are filled with fish, causing Simon Peter to recognize that Jesus is the Lord. Jesus tells Simon Peter, James, and John that it is time for them to put down their fishing nets....

Week of January 19 through 25 Luke 4:14-22 SUMMARY: Jesus began teaching in the synagogue of his hometown, Nazareth. He reads from the prophet Isaiah about how God cares for those who are oppressed and marginalized by society. Jesus tells those gathered that he is the fulfillment of the Scripture. The Nazarenes are upset by Jesus’ declaration and drive him out of town. Jesus walks through the angr...

DESCRIPTION: Week of December 22 through 28 Luke 1:26-45 SUMMARY: The angel Gabriel visits Mary to let her know that she would have a baby and that she should name him Jesus. Gabriel also said that Mary’s relative Elizabeth was going to have a son even in her old age. When Mary visited Elizabeth, Elizabeth’s baby leaped for joy, and Elizabeth knew that Mary was carrying the Son of God. THE POINT:...

Week of December 15 through 21 Isaiah 61:1-11 SUMMARY: The prophet Isaiah proclaims a message of good news to the oppressed: God will provide justice, comfort, and hope to the people of Israel. THE POINT: God will bring justice and peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week of December 8 through 14 Joel 2:12-13, 28-29 SUMMARY: Even though the people of Judah have turned away from God, Joel speaks hope in the coming Day of the Lord. Joel calls the people to repent, promising that God is merciful, gracious, and loving. THE POINT: God patiently and lovingly calls us to repent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week of December 1 through 7 Daniel 6:6-27 SUMMARY: King Darius of Persia was pressured by his officials to declare that anyone caught worshiping anyone other than the king would be thrown into a den of lions. Daniel trusted in the God of Israel and continued to worship God in defiance of the law. He was thrown into the den of lions as punishment, but God sent an angel to protect Daniel. THE POINT...

Week of November 24 through 30 Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-28; 31:31-34 SUMMARY: Jeremiah receives a message from God which is written on a scroll. The scroll is read aloud in the temple, but when it is read for the king, but the king burns it. Jeremiah is instructed to create a new scroll. Even though the people broke the last covenant to worship and obey God alone, God promised to create a new co...

Week of November 17 through 23 Isaiah 6:1-8 SUMMARY: The prophet Isaiah had a vision of God in the temple. A seraphim touched Isaiah’s lips with coal and told him his sins were forgiven. God asked who God could send out with an important message, and Isaiah said, “Here I am, send me.” THE POINT: God calls imperfect people to do God’s work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Week of November 3 through 9 Jonah 1:1-17; 3:1-10 SUMMARY: God told Jonah to go to Nineveh with a message for the people to turn to God. Jonah disobeyed and traveled by boat in the opposite direction. A storm came, and Jonah realized it was because of his disobedience. He was thrown overboard and was swallowed by a big fish. God spoke to him again, telling him to return to Nineveh. This time Jonah...

Week of November 3 through 9 1 Kings 17:1-16 SUMMARY: The prophet Elijah announces to King Ahab that there will be a drought. He goes to Zarephath where a widow shows him hospitality. God promises through Elijah that her oil and flour will not run out, so that there is enough to feed her household until the end of the drought. THE POINT: God provides for us, often in ways we do not expect. QUESTIO...

Week of October 27 through November 2 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:27-30, 41-43 SUMMARY: King Solomon planned to build a temple for the Lord. At the dedication, Solomon expressed his hope that all the world will come to know the Lord through the temple. THE POINT: The temple was a place to connect with God. QUESTIONS ASKED: The temple was destroyed in 586 BC, then rebuilt, then destroyed again in 70 AD. So, w...

Week of October 20 through 26 2 Samuel 7:1-17 SUMMARY: King David realizes that he lives in a palace and yet the Ark of the Covenant is placed in a tent. David decides to build a temple to be the new dwelling place for the ark. God replies that David’s son is to build the temple instead, promising that God will continue to dwell with the people of Israel forever. THE POINT: God wants us to be gene...

Week of October 13 through 19 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 19-20; 2:1-10 SUMMARY: Hannah asks God for a son, promising that if God answers her prayer she will dedicate her son to God. God does answer her prayer, and she has a son whom she names Samuel. Hannah says a prayer of thanksgiving. THE POINT: God hears the prayers of everyone. QUESTIONS ASKED: Do you ever pray? What do you think is happening when you...

Week of October 6 through 12 Exodus 32:1-14 SUMMARY: The Israelites make a golden calf to worship, forgetting God had rescued them from slavery in Egypt. God planned to punish the people, but Moses asked God to remember God’s promises to the Israelites. God changes God’s mind and welcomes the people of Israel back. THE POINT: Even when we turn away, God remembers God’s promises and welcomes us bac...

Week of September 29 through October 5 Exodus 12:1-13; 13:1-8 SUMMARY: The Israelites celebrate the first Passover. Moses instructs the Israelites how they are to commemorate God delivering them out of slavery in Egypt going forward. THE POINT: God gives us ways to remember and celebrate God’s deliverance.  QUESTIONS ASKED: How do you feel about this story saying God killed the firstborn son...

Week of September 15 thru 21, 2024 Genesis 37:2-8, 17b-22, 26-34; 50:15-21 SUMMARY: Joseph is the enby of his brothers, so they decide to sell him into slavery. When Joseph is reunited with his brothers, Joseph forgives them, celebrating how God had brought good out of their bad deed. THE POINT: Even when we hurt each other, God can turn our work towards good. QUESTIONS ASKED: 1.   ...

Week of September 15 thru 21, 2024 Genesis 15:1-6 SUMMARY: God promises to faithful Abram that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars at night. Abram believes God’s promise. THE POINT: Abram is faithful, but he is not perfect. We do not have to be perfect to be faithful to God. QUESTIONS ASKED: 1.   Have you ever moved houses? Did it take a lot of work? 2.  &nbsp...

Week of September 8 thru 14, 2024 Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17, 3:1-8 SUMMARY: God created the first human out of dust, breathing life into him. God provided all the trees and fruits of the garden for Adam and Eve to eat except for the tree of knowledge. A serpent tempts Eve into eating the fruit, who in turn tempts Adam. The two were ashamed and hid from God. THE POINT: God loves us, even when we do the...

Family Faith will tell the stories of the wonderful things God has done by following the Narrative Lectionary. What is the Narrative Lectionary? This episode answers that question. For more information about the creation of the Narrative Lectionary visit: https://www.workingpreacher.org/narrative-faq Scripture Reading: Psalm 78:1-4 The reading is from the New International Reader's Version. This t...

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