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Mark 10:17-31
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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. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary (Matthew Henry, Wesley's Notes, Geneva Notes, etc) & sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
  • Similitude IX.20, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
  • XXVIII.42-48, 51; XXIX.3-5, 8, 10-11; Tatian's Diatessaron (c. 150-160).
  • I.XX.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • III.6, V.5, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • "Who is the Rich Man that Shall Be Saved?" (sermon on Mark 10:17-31), Clement of Alexandria (c. 200)
  • II.8, To His Wife, Tertullian (c. 206)
  • Chapter XII, On Idolatry, Tertullian (c. 211)
  • Chapter XIV, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
  • Chapter II, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
  • V.II, VII.XIX, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
  • II.7, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Origen. (c.228)
  • VI.28, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
  • V.XI, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
  • On the Lapsed -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 251)
  • On Virgins, Ambrose, Bishop of Milan (339-397).
  • From the Catena Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "Two things are to be greatly avoided by those who earnestly seek eternal life: the first is an opinion of their merits or deservings, which is not only understood, but condemned by the due consideration of the law: and the second is the love of riches, which turns aside many from that race in which they ran with a good courage."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "Those who thus eagerly seek the wealth of the world, will never rightly prize Christ and his grace. Also, as to the greatness of the salvation of those who have but little of this world, and leave it for Christ."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "He shall receive a hundred fold, houses, &c. - Not in the same kind: for it will generally be with persecutions: but in value: a hundred fold more happiness than any or all of these did or could afford. But let it be observed, none is entitled to this happiness, but he that will accept it with persecutions."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "Mark adds one sentence that furnishes the key to the interpretation of the whole discourse: "How hard it is for them that trust in riches," etc."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Mark 10:17-31, Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
    • "This lesson includes two stories connected by the theme of the real cost -- including a financial one -- of becoming a disciple of Jesus."
  • "Curing our Heartsickness," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
    • "What is it Jesus is asking of you and your congregation right now, Dear Partner? I have no idea. That’s something you and your people will need to figure out? But, if you’re anything like me, when you hear his voice first you’ll freeze, terrified that you’ve been found out, and grieving all the plans you’d made for the perfect life. But then you’ll hear him speak again, uttering a word that binds only to set free, that wounds only to heal, that kills only to make alive again."
  • "Pope Francis U.S. Visit: Love and Joy Trump Rules," Sr Simone Campbell, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Discussion Questions. Video: "Faces of Poverty: A Single Mother."
  • "The Rich Young Ruler," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • "The Thing You Lack," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
    • "'You lack one thing.' Ouch. I fear I lack much more than one thing, do you?"
  • Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis, 2015.
  • "What Must I Do?" Howie Adan, Just off the Map, 2015.
  • "You Can Get There From Here," David Sellery, 2015.
  • "Losses and Gains," Casey FitzGerald, Story Divine, 2015.
  • "Attachments," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2015.
    • "When we can admit our attachment to our wealth, then we can remember that the saints and heroes of our faith have consistently taught us that the only way to free ourselves from our wealth is to give as much of it away as we possibly can."
  • "Measuring Our Worth," Jerrod H Hugenot, 2015.
  • "When Life Goes without Answers," Journey to Penuel, 2015.
  • "Money," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
    • "Jesus says that it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God. Maybe the reason is not that the rich are so wicked they're kept out of the place but that they're so out of touch with reality they can't see it's a place worth getting into."
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • "In Faith, Just Do Good!" Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "On Recovering Perfectionists and the Rich Man," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
    • "I am fascinated by the rich man who kneels at the feet of Jesus today. Is it possible that he actually believes he has kept all the commandments all of his life? Is this arrogance or eagerness? What do you think?"
  • "Kim Davis and the Quest for Eternal Life," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2015.
    • "...the upsetting of the social order will happen, in all of this, and many who are first will be last."
  • The Questioning, Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2015.
  • "Jesus, the Rich Man, and All of Us Lousy Stewards," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
    • "Can we just admit that most of us kind of stink at doing stewardship? I know that sounds like an awful thing for me to say, but if you would, hear me out."Can we just admit that most of us kind of stink at doing stewardship? I know that sounds like an awful thing for me to say, but if you would, hear me out.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • Lectionary Greek, Mark 10:16-31, Rob Myallis, 2012.
  • Narrative Lectionary Resources, Mark 10:17-31, WorkingPreacher.org.
  • "Rich Young Ruler," reflection by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
  • Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours, Mark 10:17-31, David Ewart, 2012.
    • "If we imagine Jesus looking at and loving us, I wonder what is the 'one thing missing' he would see. And what is it that he would ask us to do in order to finally be fully following him?"
  • The Reality of the Kingdom, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2012.
  • Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
  • Comentario del Evangelio por Darío Barolin, Marcos 10:17-31, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • Commentary, Mark 10:17-31, Matt Skinner, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "Nearly irresistible is the urge to soften this passage's demands."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • A Brief Commentary on the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 8:27 - 10:52, Carl W. Conrad. (Click superscript numbers for commentary.)
  • "The Rich Getting into Heaven Is Like a Camel..." 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 20, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "The deceit of wealth is almost inescapable; the burden of guilt, both individual and corporate, impossible."
  • Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
    • "Perhaps... the problem was his attitude towards the 'many possessions' -- that they were symbols of having been blessed by God. He couldn't give up these symbols of his 'good' life in order to receive the heavenly treasure."
  • "Rich Young Ruler," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
  • "Having It All," Steven E. Albertin, Sabbatheology, The Crossings Community, 2009.
    • "Therefore we GET TO be generous and gracious with our lives, pouring ourselves out and giving ourselves away to those in need."
  • "Detachment and Freedom," Ordinary 28B, Fr. Gerry Pierse, C.Ss.R., from Sundays Into Silence: Reflections on the Sunday Gospels in the Light of Christian Meditation. Claretian Publications.
    • "The issue here is not so much the acquisition of riches as the attachment to them."
  • "Then Who Can Be Saved?", 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.
  • Wellspring of the Gospel, Ordinary 28B, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
  • "Yearnings," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
    • "What is the greatest need in our society? To what lengths will people seek answers to that need?"
  • "The Rich Man," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
  • "Mark 10: The Rich Man and the Eye of the Needle," "Ministry of Jesus: Poverty," wikipedia.
  • "Questions, Chreai, and Challenges to Honor. The Interface of Rhetoric and Culture in Mark's Gospel." Jerome H. Neyrey, Catholic Biblical Quarterly 60 (1998):657-81.
    • "In terms of rhetorical background, our survey of "questions" indicates that how they function more often than not as competitive, even hostile weapons intended to inflict major damage. Questions score points, draw blood, and shame opponents. The same interpretation applies equally to the phenomenon of answering a question with a counter-question, which also is an aggressive weapon. And by observing who is reduced to silence, we have narrative clues about who triumphed in the question game and who lost"
  • "God Speed the Year of Jubilee! The Biblical Vision of Sabbath Economics," by Ched Myers in Sojourners. Part two: "Jesus' New Economy of Grace."
• 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).
  • Batstone, David B., "Jesus, Apocalyptic, and World Transformation," Theology Today, 1993.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Carder, Kenneth L., "The Perils of Riches," The Christian Century, 1997.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Carl, William J., "Expository Articles: Mark 10:17-27 (28-31)," Interpretation, 1979.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Charry, Ellen T., "Am I My Brother's Keeper?" Theology Today, 2003.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Dewey, Joanna, "Women in the Gospel of Mark," Word & World, 2006. (Section on this text begins on page 26.)
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Draper, J.A., "Exegesis and Proclamation: 'Go sell all that you have...,'" Journal of Theology for Southern Africa, 1992.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Fuller, Reginald H., "The Decalogue in the New Testament," Interpretation, 1989.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Gingerich, Barbara Nelson, "Property and the Gospel: Two Reformation Perspectives," Mennonite Quarterly Review, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Gundry, Robert H., "Mark 10:29: Order in the List," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1997.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • "Homiletical Helps," Concordia Journal, 2009. (Section on this text begins on page 316)
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Joy, David, "Markan Subalterns/the Crowd and their Strategies of Resistance: A Postcolonial Critique," Black Theology, 2005.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • May, David M., "Leaving and Receiving: Social-Scientific Exegesis of Mark 10:29-31," Perspectives in Religious Studies, 1990.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Rossing, Barbara, "Healing Affluenza: A Sermon on Mark 10:17-27," Currents in Theology and Mission, 2006.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Simpson, Stacey Elizabeth, "Who Can Be Saved?" The Christian Century, 2000.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Stanley, Alan P., "The Rich Young Ruler and Salvation," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2006.
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      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Thomas, Frank, "Can Rich People Be Saved? (Mark 10:23-27)," Ex Auditu, 2006.
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      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Wadell, Paul J., "Living by the Word: Mark 10:17-31, Hebrews 4:12-16," The Christian Century, 2009.
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      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Willimon, William H., "Preaching to Affluent Young Adults, or Lord, Help Me Shove This Camel," Journal for Preachers, 2002.
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      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Sermons:
  • "Sticker Shock for the Soul," Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2012.
  • "The Rich Man and Peter," Arland J. Hultgren, Luther Seminary Stewardship Resources, 2009.
  • "The Peril (and the Promise) of Being Met by Jesus," Bishop William H. Willimon, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Matthew and Luke Got It Wrong?" the Rev. John McCard, Day 1, 2006.
  • "The Rich Young Ruler," Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "It's Not Always What You Think," the Rev. Dr. Ozzie E. Smith, Day 1, 2003.
  • "Re-Launch Yourself," the Rev. Michael Foss, Day 1, 2000.
  • Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
    • Ordinary 28, 2012
    • Ordinary 28, 2009
    • Ordinary 28, 2006
    • Ordinary 28, 2000
• With Children:
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 23B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Rich Young Ruler," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
  • "The God of the Impossible," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
  • "David's Impossible Day," children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com.
  • "God Saves Us When We Can't Save Ourselves," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
  • "Eye of a Needle," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
  • Mark 9 & 10 Crossword, Don Crownover's Bible Puzzles.
• Drama:
  • "Through the Eye of a Needle," from A Certain Jesus by Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, Mark 10:21, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 10:17-30, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Mark 10:17-30 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Mark 10:17-30, Mark 10:28-31, Mark 10:28-31, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
  • Commercial Sites: "Passing Through," (Mark 10:17-31) graphics/films/worship ideas from Lumicon.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Mark 10:21, 26, 28, 29. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  • "Take up Your Cross," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
  • Afterlife
  • Greed
• Literature and Literary References:
  • "Through the Eye of the Needle," contemporary poetry by Stephen Mitchell. Theology Today, 1991.
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