• Lesson Plans: Proper 20 (A)

    Sunday between September 18 and September 24 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: God provides Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15 The Israelites and Moses have just walked through the Red Sea on dry ground, they have survived and witnessed a miracle and are now journeying in the wilderness areas of Shur and Elim.  Our story picks up as they…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 19 (A)

    Sunday between September 11 and September 17 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Parting of the Red Sea Scripture: Exodus 14:19-31 The Israelites have fled Egypt, headed toward the Red Sea and are being led by a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night.  As they flee, Pharaoh’s heart is hardened once…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 18 (A)

    Sunday between September 4 and September 10 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Passover meal Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14 This story is interjected in the story of the plagues that were brought upon the Pharaoh and Egypt as God sent Moses to free the Israelite slaves.  In this story, we hear of a ritualized meal and practice that…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 17 (A)

    Sunday between August 28 and September 3 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Answering God’s call Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15 This may be one of the best-known stories in the Bible. The story of Moses and the burning bush is not only a great story, but the first story we hear of someone being called to be a…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 16 (A)

    Sunday between August 21 and August 27 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Baby Moses Scripture: Exodus 1:8-2:10 This is the opening chapter of Exodus in which we see the Pharaoh’s jealousy of the people of Israel and their numbers. He tries to control the world around him by enslaving people, ordering babies to be killed, and…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 15 (A)

    Sunday between August 14 and August 20 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Forgiveness Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15 The story of Joseph and his brothers continues this week as it culminates in forgiveness. Joseph forgives his brothers for selling him into slavery and sees it as a gift from God that he is there to help them in…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 14 (A)

    Sunday between August 7 and August 13 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Family and Feelings Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 We continue the saga of Jacob’s family today with the story of Joseph and his brothers. There was much jealousy among the brothers because of who their mothers were and their place in the family. Joseph’s brothers…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 13 (A)

    Sunday between July 31 and August 6 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Lifelong Faith Journey Genesis 32:22-31 Written by Trudy Ardizzone The Book of Genesis provides the foundational stories of our faith, God’s calling of a people, their often failed responses to God, and God’s steadfast love throughout. The Abraham Saga tells of the formation…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 12 (A)

    Sunday between July 24 and July 30 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Waiting and Patience Genesis 29:15-28 Written by Trudy Ardizzone The Book of Genesis provides the foundational stories of our faith: God’s calling of a people; their often-failed responses to Him; and God’s steadfast love throughout. The Abraham saga tells of the formation of…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 11 (A)

    Sunday between July 17 and July 23 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: The Lord is with Us Genesis 28:10-19 Written by Trudy Ardizzone The Book of Genesis provides the foundational stories of our faith: God’s calling of a people; their often failed responses to Him; and God’s steadfast love throughout. The Abraham saga tells of…