Lectionary Preaching Workbook, SERIES II
for use with Common, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic Lectionaries
Comments on the Lessons
In the 1 Kings passage Elijah is told to return from Horeb to the wilderness of Damascus, and he gives his mantle to Elisha as a symbol of his call to be a prophet. The Galatians reading deals with freedom in Christ, and its implications in daily living. The reading from Luke begins a new section of the Gospel and deals with the hostile Samaritans and claims of discipleship.
Commentary
1 Kings 19:15-21 (C)
1 Kings 19:14-21 (L)
1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 (RC)