{"product_id":"lectionary-preaching-workbook-series-x-cycle-a-paperback-1","title":"Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series X, Cycle A - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid O. Bales\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Bales' latest \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLectionary Preaching Workbook: Series X, Cycle A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e invites teachers of the word to peer deep beneath the pages of scripture to consider broader perspectives and messages. Bales presents themes, summaries, exegesis, and a prayer, in each lectionary day, as resources to guide sermon development, always attempting to expose preachers to different perspectives and deeper knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Bales carefully unpacks his thoughts upon each selected scripture passage, he combines his personal ideas with the time-tested analysis of other great Christian thinkers, resulting in a thoughtful and critical exposition on God's word. This unique style empowers pastors to engage with God's word, and the end result is a resource that will equip congregations to be challenged through a deliberate, well-informed message. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten specifically as a preaching resource for Cycle A, the \u003ci\u003eLectionary Preaching Workbook \u003c\/i\u003ewill benefit any student of the word, and can be used for sermon starters, adult study groups, and individual Bible study.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter includes: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRevised Common Lectionary texts for the day\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eScripture references and intensive exposition\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTheme analysis and narrative illustration\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCitation attributions to various apologists, teachers, and authors\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA pastoral prayer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid O. Bales\u003c\/b\u003e was a Presbyterian pastor for 33 years. After retiring he taught Introduction to Biblical Greek at the College of Idaho for two years. Formerly he taught Greek at Miles Community College, Miles City, Montana, as well as World Religions, Biblical Hebrew, and Ethics. He has researched, written, and edited for Stephen Ministries. His stories, sermons, and articles have appeared in \u003ci\u003ePreaching\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePulpit Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLectionary Homiletics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePreaching Great Texts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEmphasis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFeasting on the Gospels\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e StoryShare\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eGospel Subplots: Story Sermons of God's Grace\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eTo the Cross and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eScenes of Glory: Subplots of God's Long Story\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSermons on the Second Readings, Series II, Cycle A\u003c\/i\u003e (co-author); and \u003ci\u003eLectionary Preaching Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e, Cycles B and C. Bales is a graduate of the University of Portland and San Francisco Theological Seminary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 556\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.13 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42589309337696,"sku":"9780788028564","price":110.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/THVEUnp6cHgxWk1jT3V5NkgyRWJxdz09.webp?v=1771307738","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/lectionary-preaching-workbook-series-x-cycle-a-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}