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Mark 10:2-16
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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
  • The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
  • Comparative primary texts about Purity and Social Relations (see esp "Reason for Divorce," and "Letter of Divorce,") from Mishna, Midrash, Tosefta, and Babylonian Talmud. At Mahlon H. Smith's Into His Own: Perspective on the World of Jesus, Rutgers University.
  • "Against Divorce," "Kingdom & Children," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
  • XXV.28-31, 37-39, 44-46; Tatian's Diatessaron (c. 150-160).
  • Chapter XVIII, On Baptism,  Tertullian (c. 198)
  • III.6, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Chapter VIII, Chapter IX, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
  • II.VI.3, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
  • XIV.16, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
  • From the Catena Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "In our malice we must become as children if we will enter into the kingdom of heaven."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "Children should be directed to the Saviour as soon as they are able to understand his words."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "Moses in the first of Genesis gives us an account of things from the beginning of the creation. Does it not clearly follow, that there was no creation previous to that which Moses describes?"
  • "Children Brought to Christ, and Not to the Font; Mark 10:13-16," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1864.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Mark 10:2-16, Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
    • "The main biblical text for Jewish positions on divorce is Deuteronomy 24:1-4. This is the text referred to in Mark 10:4 when the Pharisees note that Moses allowed a husband to divorce his wife. The Deuteronomy text, however, is most concerned that a woman not remarry her first husband after she has been married to a second man."
  • "Communities of the Broken and the Blessed," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
    • "It's a community, in other words, of those who know their need and seek to be in relationship with each other because they have learned that by being in honest and open relationship with each other they are in relationship with God, the very one who created them for each other in the first place."
  • Dependence Needs, Karline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2015.
    • "This is an opportunity to preach the absolute necessity of dependence, which the Genesis text suggests is a fundamental characteristic of God."
  • "Domestic Violence: Are the Children Safe?" Luke Powery, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Study questions and video: Faith Response to Domestic Violence.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • "Jesus on divorce: Law or Grace?" Law and Gospel Everywhere Glenn Monson, 2015.
    • "'The husband has the power over his wife...She has rights and freedoms only within the context of this authority... The husband may even revoke a vow that his wife made to God, if he sees fit. (Num 30:10-13)...'"
  • Husbands, Wives, Children, Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • "The Politics of Grace," Amy Allen, Political Theology, 2015.
  • "Love and Other Kid Stuff," David Sellery, 2015.
  • Sermon Starter, Scott Hoezee. Inlcudes illustrations. Center for Excellence in Preaching, Calvin Seminary, 2015.
    • "Donald Juel once pointed out that there was sharp disagreement in Jewish circles as to when a divorce was permitted. Deuteronomy 24:1 permitted this (initiated only by the husband, however) in case there was "something objectionable" about the woman or the marriage. One school of thought said that this unspecified "something" was infidelity only; another school of thought interpreted it more broadly to include any number of things."
  • "St Francis, Children and Adultery," Bob Stuhlman, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2015.
  • "The children and divorce," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2015.
    • "The location has changed, but the context has stayed the same: the context is the children."
  • "Raising the Bar," Faith Elements Discipleship System, 2015.
  • "Divorce," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2015.
    • "The work that lies before us, as Christians, is to explore and expand our understanding of marriage as contextual, and of the nature of what betrays that context, what is adulterous and lastingly harmful in our times."
  • "The Mystic Marriage (or Jesus and the 'D' Word)," Anna Shirey, The Labyrinth Way, 2015.
  • "On Divorce and All of Us Little Children," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
    • "At first glance, it certainly is easier to hear more judgment than grace in this Gospel. Where do you find the Good News today?"
  • "Hard Hearts," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2015.
    • "A casual approach to marriage and divorce is not consistent with the way of life that Jesus calls us to follow. He calls us to think about how our actions affect others. He calls us to abandon the selfish and hard-hearted way of life that so many have adopted. He calls us to be transformed by the love of God, and that applies to our marriages as well as to any other relationship."
  • "What Marriage Is Supposed to Be," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2015.
    • "As Christians our calling is to show our culture that marriage is meant to be much more than that. The best lever we have is nothing less than our own marriages."
  • "Becoming Like a Child," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
    • "In this short interview clip, Buechner discusses what it means to become like a child in relationship with God."
  • Evangelio Commentario del San Marcos 10:2-16 por Dyanna Castillo Portugal, 2015.
  • Commentary, Mark 10:2-16, Karoline Lewis, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
    • "A text like this already has taken, and will continue to take on, a life of its own given the current circumstances surrounding and challenges to definitions of marriage. A sermon, whether explicitly or implicitly, needs to acknowledge these assumptions."
  • "Love and Marriage," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
    • "...a generation or two ago, we would have looked to this passage for instruction about whether or under what circumstances we can welcome persons who were divorced into our congregations, while today we seek counsel about what constitutes marriage itself."
  • Sermon Brainwave Special Edition (Mark 10 & Divorce). 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.
  • "Jesus Stands Up for Wives and Children," Henry G. Brinton, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Legal, Intended and Permitted,'" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
    • "At this point, the original question posed by the Pharisees has been answered and it is the answer that they knew all along. However, the story continues, indicating that there is a greater point to this story than what the law actually says."
  • Lectionary Greek, Mark 10:2-16, Rob Myallis, 2012.
  • "Trusting God on the Trip," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2012.
    • "The kingdom of God belongs to those who, in their dependent state, trust God to guide their trip."
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
    • "The episode closes with Jesus taking children into his arms, 'blessing them'--a strong word, kateulogei, used only here in the four gospels--and 'laying hands on them.' The children had been brought so that Jesus might touch them."
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2012.
  • "And He Took Them Up In His Arms," Micheal Coffey, 2012.
  • Discussion about Divorce and Blessing of Children, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2012.
  • "Just Marriage: Jesus, Divorce and the Vulnerable," David R. Henson, Patheos, 2012.
    • "The family can become a microcosm, a twisted reflection, of the systems of oppression in our culture."
  • "Let's Divorce God for Causing This Suffering!" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • Family Values? The Politics of Mark 10:2-16, John Allen, Political Theology, 2012.
    • "In this lection Jesus both teaches and models an expansive family ethic that recognizes both the importance of family structures, and the needs to form family for the sake of social and individual health."
  • "Little Children and Heard Hearts," Andrew Prior, 2012.
  • Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours, Mark 10:2-16, David Ewart, 2012.
    • "I think the calling remains the same: To discern the work that God is doing in our lives, and to let nothing separate us from that."
  • "Divorce Court," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
    • "Do you think people of faith still put the same stigma on divorce as we once did? Why or why not? If so, why do you think that is? If not, then what has changed?"
  • "Jesus Questions the Text," Russell Rathbun, 2012.
  • "Is the Biblical text set in stone?"
  • "What Happened?" Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2012.
  • Comentario del Evangelio por Darío Barolin, Marcos 10:2-16, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "El texto para este domingo nos sitúa en otra geografía y otros personajes aparecen."
  • Commentary, Mark 10:2-16, Matt Skinner, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "Mark's original readers probably found Jesus' uncompromising statements about divorce and remarriage as challenging and counter-cultural as we do today."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "We See Jesus," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2009.
    • "The concept of incarnation is an affirmation that Jesus really and truly does show us what God is like. When we look at Jesus, we see him embracing the ones nobody else would embrace. We see him confronting the religious people with the falseness of their self-righteousness. We see him forgiving sinners and restoring people to their right mind. And we see him freely and joyfully playing with children!"
  • A Brief Commentary on the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 8:27 - 10:52, Carl W. Conrad. (Click superscript numbers for commentary.)
  • "Teachings on Divorce," Michael A. Turton's Historical Commentary on the Gospel of Mark, "a complete verse-by-verse commentary on the Gospel of Mark, focusing on the historicity of people, places, events, and sayings in the world of the Gospel of Mark."
  • "First Thoughts on Year B Gospel Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 18, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Exclusion, demeaning behaviour, abuse, violation, enslavement, killing - listen to the cries: in the slums, in the sweat shops, in the brothels, and behind the bedroom door of respectability. This is about more than being nice to kids."
  • Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
    • "I believe that that same grace and mercy is extended to all of us sinners -- even those who have been through divorce and remarriage. How much does someone whose life has publicly been torn apart need the comfort and love and acceptance from a community?"
  • "Marriage and Divorce," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
  • "Marriage and Divorce," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
  • "Tuned Out, Tuned In," Chris Repp, Sabbatheology, The Crossings Community, 2009.
    • "No longer running interference for Jesus--or creating interference for ourselves--we, like Abraham, know ourselves to be blessed in order to be a blessing to others, embraced by our Lord so that we may embrace others."
  • "Experiencing the Kingdom as a Little Child: A Rereading of Mark 10:13-16," James L. Bailey, Word & World, 1995.
  • Divorce and Forgiveness, The Way of the Cross: Markan Texts for Late Pentecost, Donald H. Juel, Texts in Context, Word & World, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1994.
  • Marginally Mark, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
  • "For the Good of the Family," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
    • "How has the family suffered in society? What challenges do modern families face these days?"
  • Wellspring of the Gospel, Ordinary 27B, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
  • "Mark 10: Divorce," "Expounding of the Law: Divorce," wikipedia.
• 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).
  • Arnold, Wiliam V., "Preach on Marriage and Divorce, Pastor," Journal for Preachers, 1984.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Bailey, James L., "Experiencing the Kingdom as a Little Child: A Rereading of Mark 10:13-16," Word and World, 1995.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Bartholomew, Christine R, "Living by the Word: Mark 10:2-16, Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12," The Christian Century, 2009.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Brawley, Robert L., "Sexuality in Relation to God and the Christian Community," Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Cahill, Lisa Sowle, "Notes on Moral Theology: Sexual Ethics, Marriage, and Divorce," Theological Studies, 1986.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Collier, Gary D., "Rethinking Jesus on Divorce," Restoration Quarterly, 1995.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Crossan, John Dominic, "Kingdom and Children: A Study in the Aphoristic Tradition," Semeia, 1983.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Davis, Muller, "Rethinking Divorce Laws: Fault or No Fault," The Christian Century, 2002.
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      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Deal, Ron L., "Redeeming the Remarried: There's a Lot at Stake if We Neglect Ministering to Stepfamilies," Christianity Today, 2007.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Derrett, J. Duncan M., "Why Jesus Blessed the Children (Mark 10:13-16 par.)," Novum Testamentum, 1983.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • "Divorce Rate No Lower among the Born Again," The Christian Century, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Ellingworth, "Text and Context in Mark 10:2, 10," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1979.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Eubanks, Larry L., "Mark 10:13-16," Review and Expositor, 1994.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Garland, David E., "A Biblical View of Divorce," Review and Expositor, 1987.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Garland, Diana R., "Divorce and the Church," Review and Expositor, 1995.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Green, Barbara, O.P., "Jesus' Teaching on Divorce in the Gospel of Mark," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1990.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Gundry-Volf, Judith, "'To Such as These Belongs the Reign of God': Jesus and the Children," Theology Today, 2000.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Herron, Robert W., Jr., "Mark's Jesus on Divorce: Mark 10:1-12 Reconsidered," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1982.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Himes, Kenneth R., OFM, and James A. Coriden, "The Indissolubility of Marriage: Reasons to Reconsider," Theological Studies, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Holwerda, David E., "Jesus on Divorce: An Assessment of a New Proposal," Calvin Theological Journal, 1987.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • "Homiletical Helps," Concordia Journal, 2009. (Section on this text begins on page 314)
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Instone-Brewer, David, "What God Has Joined: What Does the Bible Really Teach about Divorce," Christianity Today, 2007.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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  • Jenks, Richard, and Linda Christiansen, "The Current State of Marriage: Fact and Fiction," Journal of Family Ministry, 2002.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
    • Browning, Don, "Should Churches Know about the Communitarians? A Response to 'The Current State of Marriage'," Journal of Family Ministry, 2002.
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        EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Jones, David Clyde, "The Westminster Confession on Divorce and Remarriage," Presbyterion, 1990.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Jones, David W., "The Betrothal View of Divorce and Remarriage," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2008.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Juel, Donald H., 'The Way of the Cross: Markan Texts for Late Pentecost," Word & World, 1994. (Section on this text begins on p. 356).
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Keller, Joseph, "Jesus and the Critics: A Logico-Critical Analysis of the Marcan Confrontation," Interpretation, 1986.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Lundblad, Barbara K., "Let Them Come to Me," The Christian Century, 1991.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Meier, John P., "The Historical Jesus and the Historical Law: Some Problems within the Problem," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2003. (See esp section beginning on p. 64.)
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Molldrem, Mark J., "A Hermeneutic of Pastoral Care and the Law/Gospel Paradigm Applied to the Divorce Texts of Scripture," Interpretation, 1991.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Moyo, Fulata, "Can Divorce Be a Solution to Marital Problems in Christian Marriage?" Ecumenical Review, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Neufeld, Edmund, "Marriage after Divorce in Early Judaism," Didaskalia, 1989.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Neuhaus, Richard John, "Marriage, Divorce, and 'Pro-Family' Credibility," First Things, 1996.
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      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Nolland, John, "The Gospel Prohibition of Divorce: Tradition History and Meaning," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1995.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Nydam, Ronald J., "The Messiness of Marriage and the Knottiness of Divorce: A Call for a Higher Theology and a Tougher Ethic," Calvin Theological Journal, 2005.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Patte, Daniel, "Jesus' Pronouncement about Entering the Kingdom Like a Child: A Structural Exegesis," Semeia, 1983.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Robbins, Vernon K., "Pronouncement Stories and Jesus' Blessing of the Children: A Rhetorical Approach," Semeia, 1983.
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      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Rubio, Julie Hanlon, "Three-in-One Flesh: A Christian Reappraisal of Divorce in Light of Recent Studies," Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics, 2003.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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  • Smith, David, "Divorce and Remarriage in Church History," Didaskalia, 2000.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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  • Soulen, Richard N., "Marriage and Divorce: A Problem in New Testament Interpretation," Interpretation, 1969.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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  • Spong, John Shelby, "Can The Church Bless Divorce?" The Christian Century, 1984.
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  • Sprinkle, Joe M., "Old Testament Perspectives on Divorce and Remarriage," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1997.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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  • Stackhouse, Max L., "Christians and Divorce: Living the Tensions," The Christian Century, 1997.
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  • Stanley-Stevens, Christopher, and Leslie Stanley-Stevens, "A Reconciling Approach to the Divorce Dilemma," Journal of Pastoral Care, 1992.
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  • Stein, Robert H., "'Is It Lawful for a Man to Divorce His Wife?'" Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1979.
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  • Vawter, Bruce, C.M., "Divorce and the New Testament," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1977.
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  • Verhey, Allen, "The Holy Bible and Sanctified Sexuality: An Evangelical Approach to Scripture and Sexual Ethics," Interpretation, 1995.
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  • Viscuso, Fr. Patrick, "Late Byzantine Canonical Views on the Dissolution of Marriage," Greek Orthodox Theological Review, 1999.
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  • Warden, Duane, "The Words of Jesus on Divorce," Restoration Quarterly, 1997.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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  • Warner, Andrew, "Couples," The Christian Century, 2006.
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  • Wenham, Gordon, "Marriage and Divorce in the Old Testament," Didaskalia, 1989.
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  • Wiebe, P.H., "The New Testament on Divorce and Remarriage: Some Logical Implications," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1981.
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• Sermons:
  • "A Call to a Higher Standard," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2012.
  • "Let The Little Ones Come Unto Me," Bishop William H. Willimon, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Don't Trust Your Feelings," the Rev. John McCard, Day 1, 2006.
  • "The Miracle of Marriage," "The Theology of Divorce," "Be Submissive to One Another out of Reverence for Christ," Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "Marriage and Divorce," the Rev. Dr. Francis H. Wade, Day 1, 2003.
  • "Accessibility," the Rev. Dr. Elton Richards, Day 1, 1997.
  • Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily
    • Ordinary 27, 2012
    • Ordinary 27, 2009
    • Ordinary 27, 2006
    • Ordinary 27, 2000
    • Ordinary 11, 1996
• With Children:
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 22B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • "Jesus Loves the Children," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
  • "What God Has Joined Together," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
  • "Upside Down," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
  • "Jesus and the Children," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
  • Mark 9 & 10 Crossword, Don Crownover's Bible Puzzles.
• Drama:
  • "Hairsay," Erina Caradus, dramatix.
  • "Return to Sender," Andy Jackman, dramatix.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Mark 10:2-16 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mark 10:2-16, Mark 10:13-16, Mark 10:13-16, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Clip Art: Jesus Blesses the Children, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
  • Jesus and the Children, Clip Art, Anglican Diocese of Dunedin, New Zealand.
• Hymns and Music:
  • "O Heart of Life," Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, hymn text for weddings and renewal of vows.
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Mark 10:7, 9, 14, 16. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  • Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
  • Jesus and the Children
• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
  • Love
  • Children as Mediator Figures
  • Servanthood/Serving Others
  • Clean/Unclean
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Mark

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• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

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• Maundy Thurs Apr 14
• Good Friday Apr 15
• Easter Day Apr 17
• Easter 2 Apr 24
• Easter 3 May 1
• Easter 4 May 8
• Easter 5 May 15
• Easter 6 May 22
• Ascension May 26
• Easter 7 May 29
• Pentecost June 5
  

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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