St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
September 21
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources
Lutheran Reading: Ezekiel 2:8--3:11
Episcopal Reading: Proverbs 3:1-6
Lutheran Reading: Psalm 119:33-40
Episcopal Reading: Psalm 119:33-40
Lutheran Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10
Episcopal Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Lutheran Reading: Matthew 9:9-13
Episcopal Reading: Matthew 9:9-13
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary.
- ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
- Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. (Scroll down past chart of CEV 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
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Graphics and Bulletin Materials:
- CHURCH PowerPoint, St. Matthew. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- Hymns and Music:
- When Jesus Called to Matthew is a new hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on Jesus' calling of Matthew the tax collector to be one of his disciples, and Jesus' call for us to be a welcoming church today. Tune: AURELIA 7.6.7.6 D ("The Church's One Foundation")
- With Children:
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
