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Narrative Lectionary from Working Preacher

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Working Preacher hosts "I Love to Tell the Story," an engaging conversation on upcoming Narrative Lectionary readings. Each episode is fun, informative, and creative—and will help you and your congregation become fluent in the first language of faith.

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Narrative Lectionary 551: David Anointed King - October 22, 2023 13.10.2023 13:42

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for October 15, 2023 (Ruth). If you are interested in reading the commentary on 2 Samuel 5:1-5; 6:1-5; Psalm 150 written by Pastor Karen Strand Winslow, we encourage you to go to our website, workingpreacher.org. We hope to see you there! Watch the video version on YouTube at h...

Narrative Lectionary 550: Ruth - October 15, 2023 07.10.2023 14:49

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for October 15, 2023 (Ruth). Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/NfovgF5y7NU If you are interested in reading the commentary on Ruth 1:1-17 written by Pastor Karen Strand Winslow, we encourage you to go to our website, workingpreacher.org. We hope to see you t...

Narrative Lectionary 549: Hear O Israel - October 8, 2023 02.10.2023 18:55

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for October 8, 2023 (Hear O Israel). Watch the video version on Youtube at https://youtu.be/WcF6yT4L2yo If you are interested in reading the commentary on Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 6:4-9 written by Pastor Karen Strand Winslow, we encourage you to go to our website, workingpreacher.org...

Moses and God's Name - October 1, 2023 24.09.2023 17:10

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for October 1, 2023 (NL204: Moses and God's Name).  If you are interested in reading the commentary on Exodus 1:8-14 [15—2:10]; 3:1-15 written by Pastor Safwat Marzouk, we encourage you to go to our website, narrativelectionary.org. We hope to see you there! Mentioned in th...

Narrative Lectionary 547: Jacob Wrestles God - September 24, 2023 16.09.2023 18:03

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for September 24, 2023 (Jacob Wrestles God). Watch the video version on Youtube at https://youtu.be/OWXn5q1Lld8 If you are interested in reading the commentary on Genesis 32: [9-13] 22-30 written by Pastor Safwat Marzouk, we encourage you to go to our website, workingpreacher.o...

Narrative Lectionary 546: Isaac born to Sarah - September 17, 2023 09.09.2023 14:46

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for September 17, 2023 (Isaac born to Sarah). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7 written by Pastor Safwat Marzouk, we encourage you to go to our website, workingpreacher.org. We hope to see you there! Watch the video version on Youtube at...

Narrative Lectionary 545: Garden of Eden - September 10, 2023 05.09.2023 16:48

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for September 10, 2023 (Garden of Eden). Read the commentary on Genesis 2:4b-25 by going to our website, workingpreacher.org. Watch the video version on Youtube at https://youtu.be/RRI6AHiItdk Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

Narrative Lectionary 544: Preaching Series on 2 Peter with Shively Smith - July 2, 2023 17.06.2023 46:16

Shively Smith joins Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for July 2, 2023. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrative_lectionary_matthew_2022-23.pdf Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

Narrative Lectionary 542: Nothing Can Separate Us (Pentecost) - May 28, 2023 20.05.2023 13:40

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for May 21, 2023 (Nothing Can Separate Us). Watch the video version on Youtube. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrative_lectionary_matthew_2022-23.pdf Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 W...

Narrative Lectionary 543: Isaiah Preaching Series with Cory Driver - June 4, 2023 14.05.2023 52:19

Watch the video version on Youtube. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

Narrative Lectionary 541: Hope of Resurrection - May 21, 2023 13.05.2023 10:12

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for May 14, 2023 (God's Love Poured Out). Watch the video version on Youtube. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrative_lectionary_matthew_2022-23.pdf Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP C...

Narrative Lectionary 540: God's Love Poured Out - May 14, 2023 08.05.2023 17:02

Narrative Lectionary 539: Gospel as Salvation - May 7, 2023 29.04.2023 13:33

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for May 7, 2023 (Gospel as Salvation). Watch the video version on Youtube. This episode was recorded on April 13, 2023. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrative_lectionary_matthew_2022-23.pd...

Narrative Lectionary 538: Paul's Mission - April 30, 2023 24.04.2023 14:13

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for April 30, 2023 (Paul's Mission). Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrative_lectionary_matthew_2022-23.pdf Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

Narrative Lectionary 537: Peter's Vision - April 23, 2023 15.04.2023 16:09

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker and Kristofer Phan Coffman look at Narrative Lectionary readings for April 23, 2023 (Peter's Vision). This episode was recorded over Zoom on March 27, 2023, for Working Preacher. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrative_lectionary_matthew_2022-23.pdf Mentioned...

Narrative Lectionary 536: Great Commission - April 16, 2023 08.04.2023 15:35

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker and Kristofer Phan Coffman look at Narrative Lectionary readings for April 16, 2023 (Great Commission). This episode was recorded over Zoom on March 27, 2023, for Working Preacher. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrative_lectionary_matthew_2022-23.pdf Mention...

Narrative Lectionary 535: Easter: Matthew - April 9, 2023 01.04.2023 13:43

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker and Kristofer Phan Coffman look at Narrative Lectionary readings for April 9, 2023 (Easter: Matthew). Watch the video version on Youtube. This episode was recorded over Zoom on March 27, 2023, for Working Preacher. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrative_lect...

Narrative Lectionary 534: Crucifixion: Matthew - April 7, 2023 30.03.2023 16:33

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker and Kristofer Phan Coffman look at Narrative Lectionary readings for April 7, 2023 (Crucifixion: Matthew). Watch the video version on Youtube. This episode was recorded over Zoom on March 27, 2023, for Working Preacher. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrative...

Narrative Lectionary 533: Words of Institution - April 6, 2023 30.03.2023 13:40

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker and Kristofer Phan Coffman look at Narrative Lectionary readings for April 6, 2023 (Words of Institution). Watch the video version on Youtube. This episode was recorded over Zoom on March 27, 2023, for Working Preacher. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrative...

Narrative Lectionary 532: Triumphal Entry - April 2 ,2023 28.03.2023 15:42

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker and Kristofer Phan Coffman look at Narrative Lectionary readings for April 2, 2023 (Triumphal Entry). Watch the video version on Youtube. This episode was recorded over Zoom on March 27, 2023, for Working Preacher. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrative_lecti...

Narrative Lectionary 531: Last Judgement - March 26, 2023 18.03.2023 14:35

Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for March 26, 2023 (Last Judgement). Watch the video version on Youtube. This episode was recorded over Zoom on February 2, 2023, for Working Preacher. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrat...

Narrative Lectionary 530: Bridesmaids (or Talents) - March 19, 2023 11.03.2023 13:22

Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for March 19, 2023 (Bridesmaids). Watch the video version on Youtube. This episode was recorded over Zoom on February 2, 2023, for Working Preacher. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrative...

Narrative Lectionary 529: Wedding Banquet - March 12, 2023 04.03.2023 14:50

Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for March 12, 2023 (Wedding Banquet). Watch the video version on Youtube. This episode was recorded over Zoom on February 2, 2023, for Working Preacher. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrat...

Narrative Lectionary 528: Laborers In The Vineyard - March 5, 2023 25.02.2023 13:03

Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for March 5, 2023 (Forgiveness). This episode was recorded over Zoom on February 2, 2023, for Working Preacher. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrative_lectionary_matthew_2022-23.pdf Watch...

Narrative Lectionary 527: Forgiveness - February 26, 2023 20.02.2023 14:43

Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for February 26, 2023 (Forgiveness). This episode was recorded over Zoom on February 2, 2023, for Working Preacher. Watch the video version on Youtube. Additional resources: Narrative Lectionary Year 1 readings - https://www.workingpreacher.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/narrat...