Lectionary Preaching Workbook
THE LESSONS
Lesson 1: Genesis 18:1--15 (C)
In their old age Abraham and Sarah are promised a son. Abraham and Sarah were childless. Yet Yahweh promised Abraham he would have progeny as numerous as the stars. Unexpectedly three men (angels?) came to Abraham's tent and were fed and refreshed generously. Before they went on their way, Sarah was promised a child by the next year.
Lesson 1: Exodus 19:2--6 (RC); Exodus 19:2--8a (E)
On Sinai God tells Moses that if the people will keep the covenant, they shall be his people.