Working Preacher's Narrative Lectionary

Working Preacher from Luther Seminary

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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 579: You Shall Be My Witnesses - April 7, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Joy J. Moore and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for April 7, 2024 (You Shall Be My Witnesses). Commentary on Acts 1:1-14 by Stephen Fowl: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/you-shall-be-my-witnesses-2/commentary-on-acts-11-14-3 Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ X (Twitter):  https://x.com/WorkingPreacher Register for the Festival of Homiletics (May 13-16, 2024) in Pittsburgh:  https://festivalofhomiletics.com/ Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/QW7jnK27lOQ

15m
Mar 31, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 578: Resurrection - March 31, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Joy J. Moore and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for March 31, 2024 (Resurrection). Commentary on Mark 16:1-8 by Amanda Brobst-Renaud: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/resurrection-5/commentary-on-mark-161-8-8 Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/yiWD0a30NEE

15m
Mar 24, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 577: Crucifixion - March 29, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for March 29, 2024 (Crucifixion). Commentary on Mark 15:16-39 by Amanda Brobst-Renaud: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/crucifixion-3/commentary-on-mark-1516-39-3 Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/VcXa3YJ3ev4  

11m
Mar 22, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 576: Lord's Supper, Prayer in Gethsemane - March 28, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for March 28, 2024 (Lord's Supper, Prayer in Gethsemane). Commentary on Mark 14:22-42 by Ira Brent Driggers: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/lords-supper-prayer-in-gethsemane-2/commentary-on-mark-1422-42-3 Connect with Working Preacher Website: https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingpreacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingpreacher/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkingPreacher Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/9X-dv-4tDdk  

11m
Mar 20, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 575: Triumphal Entry (or Anointing at Bethany) - March 24, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for March 24, 2024 (Triumphal Entry (or Anointing at Bethany)). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark 11:1-11; [14:3-9] written by Amanda Brobst-Renaud, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/triumphal-entry-or-anointing-at-bethany-2/commentary-on-mark-111-11-143-9-3 Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/t3p9Wm5Z810  

13m
Mar 16, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 574: End of the Age - March 17, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for March 17, 2024 (End of the Age). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark 13:1-8, 24-37 written by Ira Brent Driggers, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/end-of-the-age-2/commentary-on-mark-131-8-24-37-3 Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/obT7sZa1rO4  

11m
Mar 09, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 573: Great Commandment - March 10, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for March 10, 2024 (Great Commandment). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark 12:28-44 written by Ira Brent Driggers, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/great-commandment-2/commentary-on-mark-1228-44-3 Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/PWu7GoIPPJ0  

13m
Mar 02, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 572: Parable of the Tenants (or Taxes to Caesar) - March 3, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for March 3, 2024 (Parable of the Tenants; Taxes to Caesar). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark 12:1-12 [13-17] written by Cláudio Carvalhaes, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/parable-of-the-tenants-or-taxes-to-caesar-2/commentary-on-mark-121-12-13-17-3 We hope to see you there!  This episode aired on Saturday, February 24, 2024.  #conversation #commentaryvideo #parables #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #kathrysnschifferdecker #joyjmoore #rolfjacobson #ilovetotellthestory #workingpreacher #lutherseminary  Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ayEifjEZlKc

13m
Feb 24, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 571: Bartimaeus Healed - February 25, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf A. Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for February 25, 2024 (Bartimaeus Healed). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark 10:32-52 written by Cláudio Carvalhaes, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/bartimaeus-healed-2/commentary-on-mark-1032-52-3 We hope to see you there!  Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/5xEVxD50B5U

13m
Feb 17, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 570: First Last and Last First - February 18, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf A. Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for February 18, 2024 (First Last and Last First). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark 10:17-31 written by Cláudio Carvalhaes, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/first-last-and-last-first-2/commentary-on-mark-1017-31-10 We hope to see you there!  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kathrysnschifferdecker #kristoferphancoffman #rolfjacobson #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #ilovetotellthestory  Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/oIXymctJOsk  

11m
Feb 10, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 569: Passion Prediction - February 14, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf A. Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for February 14, 2024 (Passion Prediction). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark Mark 8:30-37 written by Cláudio Carvalhaes, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/passion-prediction-2/commentary-on-mark-930-37-8 We hope to see you there!  Don't miss Bryant Kaden's post "Ashes to Go in a Drive Thru Culture" on Working Preacher's Craft of Preaching blog.  Link: https://www.workingpreacher.org/worship/ashes-to-go-in-a-drive-thru-culture?utm=nl-yt This episode aired on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kathrysnschifferdecker #kristoferphancoffman #rolfjacobson #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #ilovetotellthestory  Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/pycIcGurhPQ  

8m
Feb 06, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 568: Transfiguration - February 11, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf A. Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for February 11, 2024 (Transfiguration). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark Mark 8:27—9:8 written by Ahmi Lee, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/transfiguration-5/commentary-on-mark-827-98-2 We hope to see you there!  Don't miss Sarah Hinlicky Wilson's post "Everything I Knew about the Transfiguration Was Wrong" on Luther Seminary's Enter the Bible blog. Link: https://enterthebible.org/everything-i-knew-about-the-transfiguration-was-wrong?utm=nl-yt This episode aired on Saturday, January 27, 2024.  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kathrysnschifferdecker #kristoferphancoffman #rolfjacobson #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #ilovetotellthestory #transfiguration  Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/LbM7bpqPluo  

15m
Feb 03, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 567: Death of John the Baptist - February 4, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf A. Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for February 4, 2024 (Death of John the Baptist). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark Mark 6:1-29 written by Amanda Brobst-Renaud, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/death-of-john-the-baptist-2/commentary-on-mark-61-29-4 We hope to see you there!  This episode aired on Saturday, January 27, 2024.  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kathrysnschifferdecker #kristoferphancoffman #rolfjacobson #mark6 #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #ilovetotellthestory  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V6szq5TTD7c

14m
Jan 27, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 566: Jairus' Daughter Healed - January 28, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Rolf A. Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for January 28, 2024 (Jairus' Daughter Healed). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark 5:21-43 written by Ahmi Lee, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/jairus-daughter-healed-2/commentary-on-mark-521-43-9 https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/jairus-daughter-healed-2/commentary-on-mark-521-43-9 We hope to see you there!  This episode aired on Saturday, January 20, 2024.  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kristoferphancoffman #rolfjacobson #mark5 #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #ilovetotellthestory  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CHBLNyjEPhU  

12m
Jan 20, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 565: Jesus and the Gerasene Demoniac - January 21, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman and Rolf A. Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for January 21, 2024 (Jesus and the Gerasene Demoniac). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark 5:1-20 written by Ahmi Lee, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/jesus-and-the-gerasene-demoniac/commentary-on-mark-51-20-3 https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/jesus-and-the-gerasene-demoniac/commentary-on-mark-51-20-3 We hope to see you there!  This episode aired on Saturday, January 13, 2024.  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kristoferphancoffman #rolfjacobson #mark5 #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #ilovetotellthestory  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HyXW5CFsRuk  

11m
Jan 13, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 564: Parables in Mark - January 14, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman and Rolf A. Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for January 14, 2024 (Parables in Mark). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark 4:1-34 written by Ahmi Lee, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/parables-in-mark-2/commentary-on-mark-41-34-4 https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/parables-in-mark-2/commentary-on-mark-41-34-4 We hope to see you there!  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HyXW5CFsRuk This episode aired on Saturday, January 6, 2024.  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kristoferphancoffman #rolfjacobson #mark4 #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #ilovetotellthestory

13m
Jan 06, 2024
Narrative Lectionary 563: Jesus Heals and Teaches - January 7, 2024

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman and Rolf A. Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for January 7, 2024 (Jesus Heals and Teaches). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark 2:1-22 written by Rodney Caruthers II, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/jesus-heals-and-teaches-2/commentary-on-mark-21-22-4 We hope to see you there!  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gBZQLbNHg5w This episode aired on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kristoferphancoffman #rolfjacobson #mark2 #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #ilovetotellthestory

16m
Dec 19, 2023
Narrative Lectionary 562: Beginning of Good News - December 31, 2023

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman and Joy J. Moore look at Narrative Lectionary readings for December 31, 2023 (Beginning of Good News). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark 1:1-20 written by Rodney Caruthers II, we encourage you to go to our website, workingpreacher.org. We hope to see you there!  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/93zWpTXF6Pw This episode aired on Saturday, December 16, 2023.  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kristoferphancoffman #joyjmoore #mark1 #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #ilovetotellthestory

20m
Dec 16, 2023
Narrative Lectionary 561: Birth of Jesus - December 24 & 25, 2023

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman and Joy J. Moore look at Narrative Lectionary readings for December 24 & 25, 2023 (Birth of Jesus). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] written by Crystal Hall, we encourage you to go to our website, workingpreacher.org. We hope to see you there!  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HQenEs__kp8 This episode aired on Thursday, December 14, 2023.  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kristoferphancoffman #joyjmoore #luke2 #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #ilovetotellthestory

14m
Dec 15, 2023
Narrative Lectionary 560: Zechariah's Song - December 24, 2023

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman and Joy J. Moore look at Narrative Lectionary readings for December 24, 2023 (Zechariah's Song). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Luke 1:5-13 [14-25] 57-80 written by Brittany E. Wilson, we encourage you to go to our website, workingpreacher.org. We hope to see you there!  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: . This episode aired on Saturday, December 16, 2023.  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kristoferphancoffman #joyjmoore #luke1 #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #ilovetotellthestory

14m
Dec 13, 2023
Narrative Lectionary 559: Rebuilding the Temple - December 17, 2023

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman and Joy J. Moore look at Narrative Lectionary readings for December 17, 2023 (Rebuilding the Temple). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Ezra 1:1-4; 3:1-4, 10-13 written by Gregory L. Cuéllar, we encourage you to go to our website, workingpreacher.org. We hope to see you there!  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wv0YBmeWUxs. This episode aired on Saturday, December 09, 2023.  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kristoferphancoffman #joyjmoore #ezra1 #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #ilovetotellthestory

13m
Dec 09, 2023
Narrative Lectionary 558: Isaiah of the Exile - December 10, 2023

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman and Joy J. Moore look at Narrative Lectionary readings for December 10, 2023 (Isaiah of the Exile). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Isaiah 40:1-11 written by Gregory L. Cuéllar, we encourage you to go to our website, narrativelectionary.org. We hope to see you there!  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: . This episode aired on Saturday, December 02, 2023. #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kristoferphancoffman #joyjmoore #isaiah40 #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #exile #ilovetotellthestory

11m
Dec 02, 2023
Narrative Lectionary 557: Promise of the Messiah - December 3, 2023

Luther Seminary Professors Kristofer Phan Coffman and Joy J. Moore look at Narrative Lectionary readings for December 3, 2023 (Promise of the Messiah). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Jeremiah 33:[10-11] 14-18 written by Gregory L. Cuéllar, we encourage you to go to our website, narrativelectionary.org. We hope to see you there!  Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oW7Vj345iqw. This episode aired on Monday, November 27, 2023. #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #kristoferphancoffman #joyjmoore #jeremiah33 #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast 

10m
Nov 27, 2023
Narrative Lectionary 556: Josiah's Reform - November 26, 2023

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for November 19, 2023 (Isaiah's Vineyard Song). If you are interested in reading the commentary on 2 Kings 22:1-10 [14-20]; 23:1-3 written by Vanessa Lovelace, we encourage you to go to our website, workingpreacher.org. We hope to see you there!  This episode aired on Monday, November 20, 2023  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #rolfjacobson #joyjmoore #kathrynschifferdecker #2kings #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast  Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VkTEzM4oK68

14m
Nov 20, 2023
Narrative Lectionary 555: Isaiah's Vineyard Song - November 19, 2023

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for November 19, 2023 (Isaiah's Vineyard Song). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Isaiah 5:1-7; 11:1-5 written by Michael J. Chan, we encourage you to go to our website, workingpreacher.org. We hope to see you there! This episode aired on November 13, 2023  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #rolfjacobson #joyjmoore #kathrynschifferdecker #michaelchan #isaiah #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #vineyard  Watch the video version on YouTube https://youtu.be/yLM_Wb4bpM0 at https://youtu.be/yLM_Wb4bpM0

13m
Nov 13, 2023
Narrative Lectionary 553: Elijah at Mount Carmel - November 5, 2023

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for November 5, 2023 (Elijah at Mount Carmel). If you are interested in reading the commentary on 1 Kings 18:[17-19] 20-39 we encourage you to go to our website, workingpreacher.org. We hope to see you there! This episode aired on Saturday, October 5 2023 #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #rolfjacobson #joyjmoore #kathrynschifferdecker #kingscommentary Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/6mGZUmQr8js

16m
Oct 28, 2023
Narrative Lectionary 552: Kingdom Divided - October 29, 2023

Luther Seminary Professors Kathryn Schifferdecker, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson look at Narrative Lectionary readings for October 29, 2023 (Kingdom Divided). If you are interested in reading the commentary on 1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29 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 https://youtu.be/5S03DZNX-u8 This episode aired on Monday, October 23, 2023 #WORKINGPREACHER #LUTHERSEMINARY #REHOBOAM #KARENSTRANDWINSLOW #ROLFJACOBSON #JOYJMOORE #KATHRYNSCHIFFERDECKER #KINGSCOMMENTARY #ISRAEL 

16m
Oct 23, 2023
Narrative Lectionary 551: David Anointed King - October 22, 2023

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 https://youtu.be/s-GBXD8ZI74 at https://youtu.be/s-GBXD8ZI74 This episode aired on Saturday, October 14, 2023 #LUTHERSEMINARY #KINGDAVID #KARENSTRANDWINSLOW #ROLFJACOBSON #JOYJMOORE #KATHRYNSCHIFFERDECKER #2SAMUEL #PSALM150 #WORKINGPREACHER

12m
Oct 13, 2023
Narrative Lectionary 550: Ruth - October 15, 2023

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 https://youtu.be/NfovgF5y7NU 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 there!

13m
Oct 07, 2023
Narrative Lectionary 549: Hear O Israel - October 8, 2023

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 https://youtu.be/WcF6yT4L2yo 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. We hope to see you there!

17m
Oct 02, 2023