A 12-volume series that cycles through the Revised Common Lectionary. For each lectionary text, one brief essay on each of exegetical, theological, pastoral, and homiletical passages is provided, enabling focus on a single passage or comparison between them.
Helps preachers consider lectionary OT texts as they would have been understood at the time of Christ. This volume is the third in a series that also includes "Preaching the Gospels without Blaming the Jews" and "Preaching the Letters without Dismissing the Law".
A four-year cycle of readings (September to May) that follows the sweep of the Bible. One of the stated goals is to help the congregation become fluent in the language of faith, particularly by devoting preaching time each fall to stories from the Old Testament.
Ministry Matters provides sermon helps, articles, and lectionary preaching resources. Note that some resources are subscription-based--log in with your Luther user name and password.