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Reformation Day
October 31
With thanks to page sponsor 2017:
Rev. Martin Eldred
Joy Lutheran Church
Eagle River, Alaska

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm 46

Romans 3:19-28

John 8:31-36

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Reformation texts at Working Preacher.
    
  • 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, Proper 26, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Faith in Process, 2018.
  • "Ever 'Reforming': But Still Sharing the Gifts of God," Janet H Hunt, 2018.
  • "Gratitude and Lament" Matthew Lundberg, "The Reformation at 500: An Anglican-Episcopal Perspective," Jane Shaw, "The Reformation at 500: An Eastern Orthodox View," Andrew Stephen Damick,Journey with Jesus, 2017. Check out the other essays about the Reformation (2017) at "Lectionary Index" at Journey with Jesus.
  • Preaching This Week commentary, Reformation, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2017, 2014. 2013. 2012. 2011. 2010. 2009. 2008.
  • "The Truth about the Truth," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2017.
  • "Reformation 500 Mash Up," Sharron Blezard, Stewardhip of Life, 2017.
  • "The Political Implications of Luther's 'Priesthood of All Believers.'" Jordan J. Ballor, Political Theology Today, 2017.
  • "Truth and Dare," Elizabeth Eaton, Day1, 2017.
  • "If You Continue in My Word..." Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
  • Sermon Brainwave Podcast, Working Preacher, 2017.
  • "Freedom and Obligation," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
  • "Freedom!" David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "Oh, the Options!" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "Insulted by Christ?" Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2015.
  • "Original Insecurity and the Power of Love," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2014.
  • "The Necessity of Re-Formation," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "The Days are Surely Coming," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • "Slave or Servant," Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Sunday, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • On Truth And Freedom and the One Who Sets Us Free, Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • "The Pharisee, The Tax Collector, and the Reformation," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "Slavery and Freedom," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Nancy Kraft, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Reformation Day Sermon, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013.
  • "Reformer's Mashup," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2013.
  • "Know the Truth," Thomas Beam, 2013.
  • "The Oracle of Newness: Jeremiah 31:31-34," Walter Brueggemann, ON Scripture, 2011.
  • "Bartimaeus, Luther, and the Failed Reformation," David Lose, Working Preacher, 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.
  • "Open my Eyes and Write on my Heart," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 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”).
  • "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.
  • "Reformer's Mashup," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2013.
  • "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.
  • "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.
  • 2009. 2007. 2005.
  • "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
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

• Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2015.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Reformation Day, 2014, 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.
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Confession RCL, Bill Messner, 2014..
  • Outside the Box, Reformation Sunday, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Prayer for Reformation Sunday, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
  • Litany for Reformation, RevGalBlogPals, 2013.
• Hymns & Music:
  • "O Teach My Heart To Love Your Word," Abe & Liza Phillip, 2017.
  • Reformation Day Music Musings, Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Disipleship.
  • "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:
• For Children:
  • "Sight Words," video, (scroll down) John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2017.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2017.
• Drama
  • Drama for Reformation Day, Fay Rowland, The Reflectionary, 2017.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

 

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