Lectionary Preaching Workbook, SERIES II
for use with Common, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic Lectionaries
Comments on the Lessons
The 2 Kings pericope is part of the section of 5:1-27, dealing with Elisha curing the leprosy of
Naaman. The Genesis reading relates Abraham's intercession for Sodom. In the Colossians passage
Paul deals with false teachings and warns readers to avoid them and cling to Christ. The reading from Luke contains Jesus' sayings on prayer, including the Lord's Prayer.
Commentary
2 Kings 5:1-15ab (C)