Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- 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)
- "Bartimaeus, Luther, and the Failed Reformation," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
- Preaching This Week commentary, Reformation, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2012.
- Sermon on Why the Gospel is More Wizard of Oz-y than the Law, Nadia Bolz Weber, 2012.
- "A New Reformation of the Church," Worship Ways, UCC, 2012.
- "Open my Eyes and Write on my Heart," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- "I''m Talking about Freedom,," ELCA Faith Lens, Weekly Bible studies that engage youth and young adults in connecting world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life, 2012.
- "Reformation Restoration," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
- "Art of Reformation," Michael Coffey, 2012.
- "Messiest Pastor Ever..." Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- "Power as a Zero-Sum Game," Amy Allen, Political Theology, 2012.
- Care for Creation Reflections, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
- "Our God, We Are a Church Reformed," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, is a hymn inspired by the major themes of the Reformed Tradition, Tune: AZMON 8.6.8.6 (“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”).
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 22, Reformation, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Kathryn Schifferdecker, Rolf Jacobson, David Tiede, Clayton Schmidt, Comentario del Evangelio por Andrés Albertsen.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Walter Brueggemann, Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2011.
- "Jeremiah 31:31-34," Walter Brueggemann, ON Scripture, 2011.
- "Putting the Protest Back in Protestant," Diana Butler Bass, A Great Awakening, Patheos, 2011.
- A Church Always Reforming: Reflections on Reformation Day, Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2011.
- "Reformation Truths," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "The Truth about Freedom," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- "Liberated for What? Libya, Luther, and the Lectionary," There Is Power in the Blog, 2011.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Reformation Sunday Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.
- Don't miss out on the coming reformation -- Commentary / exegesis for Reformation Day, Craig MacCreary from Emphasis.
- The Lectionary Lab, Reformation Day, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- "When a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2010.
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- The Pursuit of God, Called to Passion, David Hansen, 2011.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Fred Gaiser, Hans Weirsma, Dirk G. Lange.
- "Zacchaeus and the Reformation," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- Celebrating Our Freedom in Christ to be Good Stewards, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, The Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- "Reformation Sunday: Gutenberg, Google, and Are You the Next Luther?" Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2010.
- "The Son of Man Came to Seek and to Save the Lost," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- Reformation Day Resources, includes hymns.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Reformation Day, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Reformation Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Dennis Olson, Rolf Jacobson, Bryan J. Whitfield, and Matt Skinner.
- 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, 2009. (Reformation Day)
- "'A Remarkable Exercise in Honest Thinking:' Reformation Day 2009," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2008. Commentaries on lectionary readings by James K. Mead, Karla Suomala, Richard Ascough, Jeannine K. Brown.
- "A Decisive Moment Worth Singing About: Remembering the Protestant Reformation," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2007.
- "Correcting the Correction: Reformation Day 2005," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
- "God's Presence, Freedom and Truth," Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dim Lamp, 2007.
- A REVOLUTION IN FAITH: A Reformation Dialog for Two Voices, Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR
- The Festival of the Reformation Sermons, Goettinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors:
  - "Freedom for Others," 31 October 2004, Samuel D. Zumwalt
  - "Free at Last; Thank God, We're Free at Last," 28 October 2007, Walter W. Harms
- Text Studies, Reformation Day, Dan Nelson.
- Resources for Reformation Day at Bass Mitchell's Special Days and Services site.
- 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

Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
- Lectionary Liturgies, Reformation Day, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Reformation Day, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- Liturgy for Reformation Sunday, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR:
  - Reformation: A Day of Grace: a service of praise and thanksgiving using the popular song "Amazing Grace" as it's inspiration.
  - Reformation Sunday: a service of reflection and call to action.
  - Reformation Sunday: Send Down Your Fire, Lord: a service to inspire us to walk in God's pathways.
  - Reformation Sunday: Heritage Sunday, a celebration of Lutheran liturgical heritage.
  - Reformation Sunday chorale service.
  - Reformation Worship, a call to change and renewal.
- A Reformation Day Act of Praise, Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Disipleship.
Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- Outside the Box, Reformation Sunday, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Prayer of Reformation Sunday, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
Hymns & Music:
- "Our God, We Are a Church Reformed," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, is a hymn inspired by the major themes of the Reformed Tradition, Tune: AZMON 8.6.8.6 (“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”).
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- "A Mighty Fortress," reflection by Paul Bellan-Boyer, 2010, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
For Children:
- Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Combination Locks And Freedom, Wesley T. Runk from SermonStudio.
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.