For over twenty-five years the Proclamation series has been the essential companion for preachers seeking excellence and integrity in their sermons by providing the best in creative, searching, and responsible interpretation of the biblical lectionary texts. • Easter-Bernard Brandon Scott, Phillips Theological Seminary, Tulsa • Pentecost 1-Matthew L. Skinner, Luther Seminary, St. Paul • Pentecost 2-Adele Stiles Resmer, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia • Pentecost 3-Ronald J. Allen, Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis New Proclamation continues this heritage with a larger format that covers the church year from Advent through the Easter Vigil and then Easter through Pentecost. It helps preachers understand the biblical readings in their original context; develop effective, gosepl-centered sermons faithful to Scripture and the liturgical seasons; preach the gospel in a way that is true to the Christian tradition and relevant for our day.