I Love to Preach the Story, Cycle A: Finding Our Roots in Genesis and Exodus

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."

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.