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Each week pastors must come up with a sermon to feed their congregations. For those who follow the Revised Common Lectionary, the text selected to preach on is most often the Gospel. Svanoe has written a book encouraging pastors to explore other parts of the lectionary. During the summer months in year A, the lectionary provides an alternative first reading, a semi-continuous journey through the stories of origin in the Hebrew Bible. These stories are endlessly fascinating and provide rich homiletical territory for preachers. Preaching a summer series on these stories can help to build interest and continuity throughout the summer. This book is one in a three-part series, detailing years A, B, & C of the Revised Common Lectionary. This first book shares Stories of Origin from Genesis; Year B will focus on the Kings of Israel and ""Lessons of Leadership."" In Year C the Hebrew prophets are our guide in ""A Summer of Prophet Sharing.""

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"Rolf Svanoe's commentary on the semi-continuous lectionary readings in I Love to Preach the Story, Cycle A is a most welcome help to preachers! Recognizing the vital role that stories play in our lives, Svanoe guides preachers in bringing the narratives of the Old Testament to life so that people can make these stories their own and thereby encounter the God to whom they witness. Biblical insight, narrative acumen, and a deep pastoral heart make this a valuable resource for any preacher who loves to tell the story. Dr. David Lose, Senior Pastor, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN. Author of Making Sense Series, Augsburg Fortress. I spent a pleasant Saturday afternoon breezing through I Love to Preach the Story and found that it reads nicely and helps to fill in the gap of up-to-date aids for preaching. The author knows how to preach, and keeps these sermons well-grounded and also solidly rooted in the Bible. I recommend it! Dr. James Limburg, Professor Emeritus, Old Testament, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN USA In I Love to Preach the Story, Pastor Rolf Svanoe has provided a marvelous resource for preaching during the summer, using the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) alternative semi-continuous Old Testament readings for years A, B and C. For each reading Rolf provides: 1) a responsive form of the reading that includes congregational participation; 2) a brief sermon that often includes a related contemporary (sometime personal) story; and 3) a hymn suggestion that supports the reading and the sermon. I highly recommend I Love to Preach the Story as a resource that will encourage your creativity in preaching and engaging your listeners."" Rev. Steven H. Delzer, Bishop Emeritus. Southeast Minnesota Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America."

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Rolf Svanoe, a graduate from Augustana University class of 1977, earned his BA in Music Performance, with minors in Greek and Philosophy. He later received his M. Div and D. Min from Luther Seminary in 1982 and 2008, respectively. He currently lives in Harmony, MN with his wife, Dr. Kimberly Sotke Svanoe. Rolf has served at Lutheran churches throughout Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Minnesota since 1986. When not preaching or writing sermons, Rolf enjoys playing trumpet with the Sioux Empire Brass Society or exploring his Norwegian ancestry through his genealogical tree.

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