#narrativelectionary

The powers of the world keep ironically testifying to the truth that they don’t have any real power where Jesus is involved. #NarrativeLectionary https://ecologian.wordpress.com/2026/03/04/a-funny-thing-john-1828-40/

Jesus’ interrogation by the high priest and Peter’s denial (John 18:12-27) turn his Good Shepherd discourse inside out and upside down. #NarrativeLectionary https://ecologian.wordpress.com/2026/03/01/a-funny-thing-john-18-2/

We often want Jesus to do things for us and ask only our worship. It’s more challenging when he chooses to be our teacher and asks us to do the same things he does. #NarrativeLectionary https://ecologian.wordpress.com/2026/02/20/a-funny-thing-john-13-2/

Resurrection reveals God’s glory in a way that just living forever doesn’t accomplish. #NarrativeLectionary https://ecologian.wordpress.com/2026/02/15/a-funny-thing-john-11-2/

Sometimes we don’t fit in a religious community because Jesus is leading us beyond it. Even if leaving looks like being kicked out. The #NarrativeLectionary for #AshWednesday (John 10:1-18) continues the reading for #TransfigurationSunday. https://ecologian.wordpress.com/2026/02/08/a-funny-thing-john-10/

Kind (merciful/loyal), not nice: A parent pleads for his child’s life and Jesus grumps about it like a carnival magician who just clocked out. A man waits 38 years for someone to help him be healed, and Jesus asks if he’s even trying. #NarrativeLectionary https://ecologian.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/a-funny-thing-john-4-5/