Lectionary Reflections Cycle A: Lectionary Bible Commentary for Preachers and Teachers

With Lectionary Reflections, Cycle A, readers will delight in the process of preparing to preach from the lectionary. While it is academically informed and theologically sound, this volume is notable in how it engenders a sense of playful, holy curiosity.

Readers will get insightful commentary, ideas for a variety of ways to preach and teach the texts, and weekly questions and suggestions to get conversations going.

Duffield's wit and palpable love for the Body of Christ will invigorate any pastor's sermon writing process. If you're preaching or teaching from the lectionary, this will be a go-to resource week after week.

Jill Duffield holds an M.Div. degree from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia and a D.Min. degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, Texas. She has pastored congregations in North Carolina and South Carolina. Jill won the James Solheim Award for Editorial Courage and the Award of Merit in Bible Reference for "Looking Into the Lectionary." She is the current editor and publisher of The Presbyterian Outlook and is married to Grant. They are the parents of three children.

ill Duffield holds a BA degree in History (Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Duffield graduated with her MDiv from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA and her DMin from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin TX. Rev. Duffield has served as Associate Pastor and Pastor of congregations in both South and North Carolina. She is the current editor and publisher of The Presbyterian Outlook and is married to Grant. They are the parents of three children. Jill's work has won the James Solheim Award for Editorial Courage and the Award of Merit in Bible reference for "Looking Into the Lectionary".