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Narrative Lectionary
The Narrative Lectionary is a four-year cycle of Bible readings designed for preaching sermons that extends from the Sunday after Labor Day to the Day of Pentecost with texts following the biblical story. The remainder of each year of the cycle may consist of preaching series on biblical books or topics that fall outside the narrative cycle. The cycle is arranged to highlight the major story arcs of the Bible: The Liturgical Year works with the Narrative Lectionary. At Advent, Old Testament readings conclude with the prophets who speak of hope for a Messiah. Readings from the gospels parallel the events of Jesus' life from Christmas and Epiphany to Holy Week and Easter. The book of Acts and Paul’ s letters tell the story of the earliest Christian movement, culminating with the Pentecost readings on the Holy Spirit.
 * From September to Advent, the readings come from the Old Testament, including the stories of Creation, early Hebrew people, exodus, wilderness, Judges, kings, prophets, captivity, and exile.
 * From Christmas to Easter, one of the four gospels is read.
 * From Easter to Pentecost, the texts are from Acts and Paul’s letters.
 * From Pentecost to September, preachers are encouraged to create their own sermon series to address other topics or Bible passages.

The Narrative Lectionary was developed by Profs. Rolf Jacobson and Craig Koester of Luther Seminary.