Proper 21A/Ordinary 26A/Pentecost +16
September 28, 2014
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Lessons below for
study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Exodus 17:1-7 or Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Roman Catholic reading: Ezekiel 18:25-28
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 or Psalm 25:1-9
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 25:9-14
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading: Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
Philippians 2:1-13
Roman
Catholic reading: Philippians 2:1-11 or Philippians 2:1-5
Matthew 21:23-32
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 21:28-32
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
- The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
- Lutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
- Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
- ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
- Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
- Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
- A Simple Plan (1998) - which of these two sons did the will of the Father?
- Moses/Exodus
- Special Day Resources: Season of Creation 4A
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +16). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 15, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "Public Education," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 26A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 21, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 21, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Rumors, for September 28, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2014.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2014.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2014.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2014.
- Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2014.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2014.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2014.
- Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2014.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2014.
- "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2014.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2014.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2014.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2014.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2014.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2014.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2014.
- The Hardest Question, 2014.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2014.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2014
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2014.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2014.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2014.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2014.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2014.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
- ON Scripture, Greg Carey. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos.
- "Heaven Can't Wait," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "Questions Not Answered: 'Follow Me'," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008.
- The Ultimate Choice, John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- The Parable of the Two Sons, Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- Grumbling at God, John C. Holbert, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- "What Will It Be - Yes or No?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- "Limited," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for September 25, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Matt and Laura Norvell, 2011.
- "The Challenge of Grace," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Where God Grows," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- The Politics of Matthew 21:23-32, Rev. Amy Allen, There is Power in the Blog, 2011.
- "Outside the Comfort Zone," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- "Is God Among Us or Not?" Michael Joseph Brown, Shonda Jones, Bridgette Young, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2011. (LGBT perspective)
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 21. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
- The Christian Century:
- "Showing Up," Roger Lovette, 2005.
- "Says Who?" Gracia Grindal, 2002.
- "The Obedient Son," Susan Pendleton Jones, 1999.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
- "Questioning Authority," Enuma Okoro, "Not for the Faint of Heart," 2011.
- "Tax Collectors and Prostitutes," Laurel A. Dykstra, "A Harsh and Dreadful Love," 2008.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
- "Godric's Prayer," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "Is the Lord Among Us Or Not?" the Rev. Dr. James C. Howell, Day 1, 2011.
- "A Passion for Christ's World," the Rev. Dr. Michael Foss, Day 1, 2008.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Fear of the Lord," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Psalm 25) Focus article, "Fear of the Lord," Russell Reno.
- "Introducing Children to Worship," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 78)
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
- A list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
- A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources
- The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +16): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Mustard Seeds, "The God Who Comes to Us / Attitude," Proper 21, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Sacredise, 2011.
- Worship Resources, September 25, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- "Public Education," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 15A/Creation 4. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 26, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 26, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
- Lector's Notes, OT 26, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 21A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", (NZBP following Prayer Book), NZBP - lectionsary, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Common Worship C of E)
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +16, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +16, UMC GBOD.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 17:1-4, 12-16, (Pentecost 15A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 21A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2014.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 26, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 21:28-32, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 26 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
- Mustard Seeds, "The God Who Comes to Us / Attitude," Proper 21, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "The Challenge of Grace," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand..
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “O Jesus, You Were Born to Be,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2008. This hymn celebrates the many titles and names of Jesus. Tune: TRURO LM 8.8.8.8 (“Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”).
- “Once a Father Told His Children ,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2011. This hymn celebrates Jesus' parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32. Tune: NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”).
- "Humbly Serve," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Stay True to God," (Psalm 78), "Show Me Your Ways, O Lord," (Psalm 25) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 set to Mendelssohn (77 77 77 77 77), Psalm 25:1-9 set to Martyrdom (CM 86 86).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 21A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +16, UMC GBOD.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2014.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 21. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 21, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Faith Formation Journeys, Philippians Children Sermons Series #2, 2011. Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 15A (Matthew 21:23-32), 2011.
- "Why Did You Bring Us Out of Egypt," Proper 21A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- "Promises, Promises," Children's Lesson from Anna's Hosannas, 2011.
- Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Mustard Seeds, "The God Who Comes to Us / Attitude," Proper 21, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
