Year A – Easter 3
Full-text of the Appointed Lessons (RSV and NRSV), with instructions for lectors
April 19 – 3 Easter – RCL
ILLUMINATION for the First Lesson
The Third Sunday of Easter, Year A, April 19, 2026
Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Reaching the end of his sermon, Peter gives an altar call, urging the convicted crowd to repent.
A reading (lesson) from the Acts of the Apostles:
(Lead in with) RSV and NRSV: Peter, standing with the eleven…
Conclude with The word of the Lord or Here endeth, etc.
Revised Standard Version
Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed the multitude, “Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him.” And he testified with many other words and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
New Revised Standard Version
Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the multitude, “Let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him.” And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added.
ILLUMINATION for the Second Lesson
The Third Sunday of Easter, Year A, April 19, 2026
1 Peter 1:17-23
Being sons and daughters of God comes with both privilege and responsibility.
A reading (lesson) from the First Letter of Peter:
(Lead in with) RSV and NRSV: If you invoke as Father…
Conclude with The word of the Lord or Here endeth, etc.
Revised Standard Version
If you invoke as Father him who judges each one impartially according to his deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile. You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was destined before the foundation of the world but was made manifest at the end of the times for your sake. Through him you have confidence in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere love of the brethren, love one another earnestly from the heart. You have been born anew, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God;
New Revised Standard Version
If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile. You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish. He was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God. Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have genuine mutual love, love one another deeply from the heart. You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.
ILLUMINATION for the Gospel Lesson
The Third Sunday of Easter, Year A, April 19, 2026
Luke 24:13-35
Jesus joins his disciples in a journey and remains with them to break bread.
A reading (lesson) from the Gospel according to Luke:
(Lead in with) RSV: That very day…; NRSV: On the first day…
Conclude with The word of the Lord or Here endeth, etc. If read by an ordained person as the eucharistic gospel, conclude with The gospel of the Lord.
Revised Standard Version
That very day, the first day of the week, two of the disciples were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but him they did not see.” And he said to them, “O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?” And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, who said, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
New Revised Standard Version
On the first day of the week, two of the disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?” He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.” Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures. As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?” That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.
April 19 – 3 Easter – BCP
ILLUMINATION for the First Lesson
(And for the Alternate Second Lesson)
The Third Sunday of Easter, Year A, April 19, 2026
Acts 2:14a, 36-47
Reaching the end of his sermon, Peter gives an altar call, urging the convicted crowd to repent.
A reading (lesson) from the Acts of Apostles:
(Lead in with) RSV and NRSV: Peter, standing with the eleven…
Conclude with The word of the Lord or Here endeth, etc.
Revised Standard Version
Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed the multitude, “Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him.” And he testified with many other words and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common; and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they partook of food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
New Revised Standard Version
Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the multitude, “Let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him.” And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
ILLUMINATION for the Alternate First Lesson
The Third Sunday of Easter, Year A, April 19, 2026
Isaiah 43:1-12
In this oracle of salvation, the Lord speaks lovingly to the people of Israel, assuring them that he will always be with them, and that they will reveal his glory among the nations.
A reading (lesson) from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah:
(Lead in with) RSV: Now thus says the Lord…; NRSV: But now thus says the Lord…
Conclude with The word of the Lord or Here endeth, etc.
Revised Standard Version
Now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you. Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life. Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you; I will say to the north, Give up, and to the south, Do not withhold; bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the end of the earth, every one who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” Bring forth the people who are blind, yet have eyes, who are deaf, yet have ears! Let all the nations gather together, and let the peoples assemble. Who among them can declare this, and show us the former things? Let them bring their witnesses to justify them, and let them hear and say, It is true. “You are my witnesses,” says the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe me and understand that I am He. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me. I, I am the LORD, and besides me there is no savior. I declared and saved and proclaimed, when there was no strange god among you; and you are my witnesses,” says the LORD.
New Revised Standard Version
But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel:
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you. Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you; I will say to the north, “Give them up,” and to the south, “Do not withhold; bring my sons from far away and my daughters from the end of the earth—everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” Bring forth the people who are blind, yet have eyes, who are deaf, yet have ears! Let all the nations gather together, and let the peoples assemble. Who among them declared this, and foretold to us the former things? Let them bring their witnesses to justify them, and let them hear and say, “It is true.” You are my witnesses, says the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me. I, I am the Lord, and besides me there is no savior. I declared and saved and proclaimed, when there was no strange god among you; and you are my witnesses, says the Lord.
ILLUMINATION for the Second Lesson
The Third Sunday of Easter, Year A, April 19, 2026
1 Peter 1:17-23
Being sons and daughters of God comes with both privilege and responsibility.
A reading (lesson) from the First Letter of Peter:
(Lead in with) RSV and NRSV: If you invoke as Father…
Conclude with The word of the Lord or Here endeth, etc.
Revised Standard Version
If you invoke as Father him who judges each one impartially according to his deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile. You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was destined before the foundation of the world but was made manifest at the end of the times for your sake. Through him you have confidence in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere love of the brethren, love one another earnestly from the heart. You have been born anew, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God;
New Revised Standard Version
If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile. You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish. He was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God. Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have genuine mutual love, love one another deeply from the heart. You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.
ILLUMINATION for the Gospel Lesson
The Third Sunday of Easter, Year A, April 19, 2026
Luke 24:13-35
Jesus joins his disciples in a journey and remains with them to break bread.
A reading (lesson) from the Gospel according to Luke:
(Lead in with) RSV: That very day…; NRSV: On the first day…
Conclude with The word of the Lord or Here endeth, etc. If read by an ordained person as the eucharistic gospel, conclude with The gospel of the Lord.
Revised Standard Version
That very day, the first day of the week, two of the disciples were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but him they did not see.” And he said to them, “O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained him, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?” And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, who said, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
New Revised Standard Version
On the first day of the week, two of the disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?” He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.” Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures. As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?” That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.
Scripture quotations labeled NRSV are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, and used by permission.
The Living Word | Lectionary Preaching Aids
Exploring the Texts
“This new kingdom is one of love, not affection or fondness; not pity, sympathy, or empathy; not lust or physical attraction; not tacit affirmation. It is not simply being nice. … Real love goes to the cross, pours itself out, dies. And in the resurrection love is all the purer, just as the resurrected Jesus is brilliant to our often dim eyes.”
“He wants to be stopped; he wants to stay; he wants to recline at table (Luke 24:30). He desires bread and wine, and the company of burning hearts (Luke 24:31-32). His wounds and cleft heart open a red torrent of love that flows like the four great rivers (Gen. 2:10-14) stretching over the known world.”
“Living in the Holy Spirit, our lives are continually open to Christ. He lives with us, remains with us, stays with us (Luke 24:28). He opens our eyes to behold him in consecrated bread and wine, and in all his redeeming work. He opens the Scriptures to us and reveals everything about himself. He warms our hearts and pierces them too.”
Preaching Today
Robert Eaton: Eyewitnesses
“In the same way as the evidence of his earthly existence, the arguments against his resurrection don’t hold water to the false arguments, nor hold up to the amazing eyewitness accounts. It’s about the eyewitnesses then, and it’s about the eyewitnesses now.”
Peter Groves: Emmaus
“Christian pilgrimage becomes, then, not a walking toward so much as a walking with, a knowledge that the presence of God does not dwell in temples made with hands, but that in the power of the Spirit the risen Christ is present in the life of the Church, in the celebration of the sacraments, and in the ordinary existence, every single footstep, of you and of me and all those who are baptized into his death and resurrection.”
Zac Koons: You See, But You Do Not Observe
“The travelers on the Emmaus Road go through a journey of transformation in this story; they undergo a process that brings them from mystery into clarity. And St. Luke, by sharing this story with us, leaves us a trail of clues, of crumbs, if you will, that lead us to that revelatory Eucharistic moment.”
Classic Texts
J.B. Mozley: Faith and Fear
“The faith of the early Christians was largely indebted to their fear for its rootedness and firmness. Fear planted it in their souls, and established it as a natural product of the soil, whereas under mere joy and hope it would have flourished prosperously for a season as an exotic, but its strength would have been a delusive one.”
Gregory the Great: Loving Him as a Traveler
“It was necessary to test them to see if, not yet loving him as God, they were at least capable of loving him as a traveler. Truth journeying with them, they could not remain strangers to love: they offered him hospitality, as one does for a traveler.”
Authorized Version: Bring Us Home
“The Scriptures we are commanded to search. They are commended that search and study them. They are reproved that were unskillful in them, or slow to believe them. They can make us wise to salvation. If we be ignorant, they will instruct us; if out of the way, they will bring us home; if dull, quicken us; if cold, inflame us.”
Articles on the Messiah
Esau McCaulley: The River at Eastertide
“Through the death and resurrection of the Messiah Jesus, the new temple, the healing waters flow to the nations. At the heart of the celebration of Easter, then, is God’s vision for the healing of all his people. The Cross ends the enmity over the water: the Cushites, the Assyrians, and the Israelites are reconciled. We become a family, the Church.”
Jeff Boldt: Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
“The kind of spiritual experience the apostles had was the result of their eyes being opened to Jesus in the Old Testament. In fact, Jesus only opened their eyes to see who he was when they understood him through Scripture. That is to say that he didn’t want them to know who he was unless they saw him in Moses, the Psalms, and the Prophets.”
Christopher Seitz: The Voice of the Old Testament
“This isn’t mere predication, followed by fulfillment at a later point in time, but a genuine participation in something eternal and providentially prepared by God. Prepared for us, so that we might have voice, alongside Israel, having been brought near by the one cross.”
Articles on Breaking Bread
Emma Ineson: A Living Hope in a Heartsick World
“Jesus walked with them, he listened, and he let them pour out their honest heartsickness, before gently leading them to greater understanding. Even while they didn’t recognize him, he was there with them, walking, explaining, listening, staying. It was only over dinner that night, sometime later as they broke bread together, that their eyes were opened to the reality of hope.”
Dennis Raverty: Rembrandt’s UnKosher Supper
“Perhaps this is the very point Rembrandt is trying to make: that Jesus, like the dough of the challah, is also risen. The disciples recognize Christ after the blessing of the bread because the dry, hard, matzo cracker, the ‘bread of affliction,’ becomes, in his hands, the sweet, moist bread of celebration, salvation and joy.”
Matthew Townsend: Broken Bread, Broken Chains
“A ministry launching in Salt Lake City promises to unite two oft-disparate elements of Christian mission under one roof: the breaking (and baking) of bread, and hope for those who have been imprisoned or addicted.”
Articles on Opening Scripture
Timothy O’Malley: Restoring Scriptural Imagination in a Secular Age
“In The Christian Year, John Keble resists any attempt to treat the scriptural narrative simply as a past event. Instead, it is the salvation of the world, in all of its particularity, unfolding now in the present. The poetry forces the reader to slow down, to attend to the signs of the Scriptures, and to contemplate how these signs relate to the present.”
Clint Wilson: Bible Believing Episcopalians
“Trying to read the Bible can sometimes feel like attempting to sing a song by Whitney. Every time I join into ‘And I Will Always Love You,’ I quickly realize that I do not have the chops to hit those high notes. Many of us feel this way when reading Scripture: Where do I start? I don’t have the chops!”
Ephraim Radner: Figural Exegesis and the Anglican Tradition
“Christian readers are drawn into the Scriptures, unveiled for who they are, and, through the integrative reach of the divine Word, transformed. … Figural practice can be imaginatively described as a five-fold movement: sowing, tending, gathering, sorting, and enjoying.”
