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The first article under each sermon, by Kim Miller, is referenced in the worship planning section of your flash drive.

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The God Story bins include all the content for the references below.

Sermon One: Introduction (Genesis 1:1-2, 26-2:4)

• "Genesis 1:1-11:26," from The New Interpreter's Bible
• “Creation,” from The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible
• “Creation, Doctrine of, and Pastoral Care,” from the Dictionary of Pastoral Care and Counseling
• “Personal Story, Symbol, and Myth in Pastoral Care,” from the Dictionary of Pastoral Care and Counseling
• "Narrative Theology," from The Abingon Dictionary of Theology

Sermon Two: Suspension of Disbelief (Genesis 18:1-15)

• “Promise,” from The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible
• “Genesis 11:27-25:18,” from The New Interpreter’s Bible
• “The Annunciation of Isaac,” from Believer’s Church Bible Commentary
• "Text" from Forbid Them Not “Year A/Proper 6”
• "Text" from Forbid Them Not “Year B/Lent 2”

Sermon Three: Rising Action (Exodus 16:2-4, Numbers 11:4-6)

• “Exodus, Book of,” from the Dictionary of Biblical Interpretation
• “Numbers 11:1-19:22, Murmuring and Death in the Wilderness,” from The New Interpreter’s Bible
• “Characteristics of the Exodus-Wilderness Narratives,” from Introduction to the Bible
• “Manna from Heaven,” from Sermons That Work
• “Slavery,” from The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible

Sermon Four: Inciting Incident (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

• “1 Samuel 16:1-31:13, The Rise of David and the Decline of Saul,” from The New Interpreter’s Bible
• “Introduction of David,” from The Interpreter’s One Volume Commentary
• “Christ’s Confidence in Unlikely People,” from The Interpreter’s Bible
• "1 Samuel 16:1-13" from Celebrating Incarnation (related worship resources)
  

Sermon Five: Soundtrack (Zephaniah 3:14-17)

• “Zephaniah 3:9-20,” from The New Interpreter’s Bible
• “The Problem with Zephaniah,” from Abingdon Old Testament Commentary
• “Prophets in the Ancient World,” from Interpreting Biblical Themes
• “Prophetic Literature: Definitions and Origins,” from The New Interpreter’s Bible
• “Zion, Daughter of,” from The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible
• “God, Ideas and Images of,” from Dictionary of Pastoral Care and Counseling

Sermon Six: Waiting for Resolution (John 12:12-19)

• “Triumphal Entry,” from The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible
• “The Conclusion of Jesus’ Public Ministry,” from Abingdon New Testament Commentary
• “Jesus in Jerusalem,” from Believer’s Church Bible Commentary
• “Hosanna,” from The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible
• “Greater than David,” from The Interpreter’s Bible

Sermon Seven: Twist Ending (John 20:1-18)

• “The First Resurrection Narratives,” from Abingdon New Testament Commentary
• “The Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter Day,” from Hear My Voice
• “Resurrection,” from The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible
• “The Great Easter Vigil,” from New Proclamation Series
• “Easter Sunday,” from Abingdon Preaching Annual, Series 2