Proper 12A/Ordinary 17A/Pentecost +7
July 27, 2014
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Genesis 29:15-28 or
1 Kings 3:5-12
Roman Catholic reading:
1 Kings 3:5-12
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Genesis 29:15-28
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b
or Psalm 119:129-136
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 119:57-130
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b
Romans 8:26-39
Roman
Catholic reading: Romans 8:28-30
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 13:44-52
or
Matthew 13:44-46
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- 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:
- Decision
- Judgment
- In the movie "A Simple Plan," a treasure is found in a field, and a man sells everything he has to obtain it. Turns out that what he sells is what has been his true treasure all along.
- Wisdom
- 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.
- Ministry Matters, July 27, 2014.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +7). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 6, 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.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 12, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 17A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 12, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 12, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Rumors, for July 27, 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.
- "Sucker Day,," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- 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.
- Lectionary Blogging, July 24, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "Not Just for Funerals," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "Wow! Would you look at this?" Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
- "Discerning the Depths of the Love of God," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "The Old and the New," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Shocking," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 12A, Brian Jackson, 2011.
- "Strange Scripture," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for July 24, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- "Simile Sunday: The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like...," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- "Giving It All Away," Peter Lochhart, Reflections on Faith & Spirituality, 2011.
- "The Morning After," Theological Stew, 2011.
- "The Old Guard Alternative," Tim Good, The Naked Alien, 2011.
- "Sighs too deep," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- "Bagel, Ciabatta or Roll?" Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Matt and Laura Novell, 2011.
- "All Things Working Together for Good," Mona West, Miguel De La Torre, Deborah Appler, Out In Scripture, Human Rights Campaign (LGBT).
- Taking the Long View, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for July 24, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- "Mustard, Mustard, and More Mustard," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 12. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- "With Faith You Can Do So Much," Lee Alison Crawford, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- The Christian Century:
- "Discerning What is Right," Luke Timothy Johnson, 1990.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
- "Exceeding Generosity," Enuma Okoro, "God's Care Package Is Bursting," 2011.
- "A Pearl Like a Fishnet," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Life Lessons," 2008.
- 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.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
- Ministry Matters, July 27, 2014.
- "God's Love," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "The Problem with Two Spouses," the Rev. Craig Barnes, Day 1, 2008.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Our Deepest Prayer," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Romans 8)
- "Wise Foreign Relations," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Christianity and Islam," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (1 Kings 3)
- "There Is No Health in Us," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 119)
- "Irrigating Deserts with Moral Imagination," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Inklings of Glory," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 119)
- "Permanent Things," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Inklings of Glory," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 119)
- "Violent Parables and the Nonviolent Jesus," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Matthew 13)
- 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 +7): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Ministry Matters, July 27, 2014.
- Mustard Seeds, "Signs of God," Proper 12, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 17, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 6A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Worship Resources, Proper 12, Sacredise, 2011.
- Worship Resources, July 24, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2011.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 17, 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.
- Lector's Notes, OT 17, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker, "Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church."
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP USA / Common Worship C of E.)
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +7, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +7, UMC GBOD.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b, (Pentecost 6A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Sunday Prayer 12A / Pentecost 6, RevGalBlogPals, 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.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 17, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 13:44-52, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 17 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, "Signs of God," Proper 12, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Shocking," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "The Old and the New," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Carabiner/Climbing Clips," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “To What Can the Kingdom of God Be Compared,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2011. This hymn celebrates Jesus’ three short parables about the reign of God (Matthew 13:31-52). Tune: TO GOD BE THE GLORY 11.11.11.11 with Refrain (“To God Be the Glory”).
- “Come and Join the Celebration! ,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2010. This hymn celebrates Christian hope found in Easter with references to Romans 8. NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”) and also ANN'S TUNE (Newly composed by Hal Hopson for this hymn).
- "Long Have I Suffered," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 12A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Come and Give Thanks to the Lord," (Psalm 105), Psalm 119, lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b set to Cleansing Fountain (86 86 D), Psalm 119:129-136 set to Arlington (CM - 86 86).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 12A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2014.
- Word to Worship – Find Contemporary Worship Songs based on Scripture, RCL, Roman Catholic Lectionary, Narrative Lectionary, LCMS lectionaries, etc.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +7, UMC GBOD.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +7, Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
- 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.")
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2014.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- 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 12. 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)
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," July 27, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Genesis 29:15-28 and The Girl and the Bicycle by Mark Pett, Romans 8:26-39 and Nasreen's Secret School: a True Story from Afghanistan by Jeanette Winter, Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 and The Jewel Box Ballerinas by Monique de Varennes.
- "Carabiner/Climbing Clips," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, July 27, 2014.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 12, 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, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 6A, 2011.
- Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.