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Luke 12:13-21
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
| "Renunciation
of Wealth," Comparative World Scriptures from United
Communities of Spirit. |
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III.XIV.3, Adversus
Haereses,
Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
| Chapter
VI, On Prayer, Tertullian
(c. 199) |
| II.13, Paedagogus,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
| III.6,
Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
| IV.28, Against
Marcion, Tertullian
(c. 210) |
| Concerning
Works and Almsgiving -- Cyprian
of Carthage (c. 254) |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "God is the author and
preserver of man's life; goods are not." |
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| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
| "Covetousness is a sin
we need constantly to be warned against; for happiness and comfort do
not depend on the wealth of this world. The things of the world will not
satisfy the desires of a soul." |
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| From
Wesley's
Notes.
John Wesley
(1703-1791).
| "Do? Why, lay up
treasure in heaven." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "Why is this man called
a "fool?" (Lu
12:20) (1) Because he deemed a life of secure and abundant earthly
enjoyment the summit of human felicity. (2) Because, possessing the
means of this, through prosperity in his calling, he flattered himself
that he had a long lease of such enjoyment, and nothing to do but give
himself up to it. Nothing else is laid to his charge." |
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| From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "He spake a parable. To
show that riches do not secure one from evil." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"First
Thoughts on Year C Gospel Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 10,
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "‘Is my life worthwhile?’ is for many a
fearful question. It is no answer to moralise and command. Ultimately the
answer is an act of healing. People need preaching which identifies the
pain very clearly - and gently - and offers healing." |
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Blogging toward Sunday,
Theolog:
The Blog of The Christian Century. Current lectionary comments are by
William H. Willimon.
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"What a challenge to worship a friend and savior who is also the
true and living God!" |
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"Possessed by a
Thing," Michael Battle, The Witness.
| "We learn the essential lesson: do not
attempt to possess things, for things cannot really be possessed. Only
make sure you are not possessed by them, lest your god change." |
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"Exegetical Considerations,"
Pentecost 9, Richard
Carlson, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Using Greek for
Sunday Text Preparations.
| "What is the significance of
understanding the use of apaitousin (v. 20) as a term that can be
used to describe a banking loan?" |
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"'Eat, Drink, and Be Merry,' Materialism & Consumerism," Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2007. |
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"Wealth: Hazmat or Good Gift?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. |
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"A
Lot of Junk," Lawrence Wood, The Christian Century, 2004.
| "..there’s something morally
instructive about an estate sale." |
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"Thanks, But No Thanks," Garret Keizer, The Christian Century,
2001.
| "The only true savior is the one
who says, "Your faith has saved you.'" |
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Laterally Luke, by
Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia. |
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"Stuff-Love," study guide for
adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Consumerism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. |
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Exegetical Notes
by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
| "Perhaps a distinction could be made
between "existing" on earth and really living." |
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Exegesis,
Proper 13C, by
Richard Donovan at lectionary.org.
| "God often gives the gift we need
rather than the gift we want. It is not difficult to imagine the chaos
that would result if God always gave us the desires of our hearts." |
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Wellspring of
the Gospel, Ordinary 18, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn
Turner, Weekly Wellsprings. |
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"The Parable of the Rich Fool,"
Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. |
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"A Different
Kind of Riches," Expository Essay,
Luke 12:13-21, Dr. William R. Long.
Part 2.
| "The
parable tells us about two different kinds of riches--those toward
oneself and those toward God. He really doesn't give lots of wiggle
room to those who think they can do both in life--pursue one's own
economic fortune and be rich toward God at the same time." |
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Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Luke 12:13-21, Wesley White. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
| "Jesus tells a
story intended to revive our thoughtfulness regarding life beyond
simply our life." |
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"Parable of the Rich
Fool," Dr. Ralph F. Wilson, JesusWalk: Disciple Lessons from
Luke's Gospel.
| "If a jury of your peers were to
examine your life and bank accounts and every action, would they
believe that you are strongly motivated (even primarily motivated)
by money?" |
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| "The
Wealth of Wisdom," analysis and reflection by Mike Hoy in Sabbatheology
by The Crossings Community of St Louis, Missouri.
| "Excuse the pun, Ben Franklin, but would you have ever imagined how the
pursuits of health, wealth and wisdom would, ultimately, leave us with none of the
above?" |
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| Articles & Background:
| "The
Rich Fool," wikipedia. |
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"Hazmats or Good Gifts?" Dorothy Jean Weaver, (other resources at)
"Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2006.
| "Jesus' striking parables on wealth in the Gospel
of Luke paint a vivid portrait of the two-sided impact of money and
possessions on our lives." |
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"The
Tension between Poverty and Possessions in the Gospel of Luke,"
John Sheila Galligan, Spirituality Today, Spring 1985.
| "No fanatic about renunciation
of possessions, Jesus nevertheless warned us that they could hinder
our being open to the Kingdom and that we have to use them for
others welfare." |
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Curkpatrick, Stephen,
"Parable Metonymy and Luke's Kerygmatic Framing," Journal for the
Study of the New Testament, 2003.
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| Davis, David A., "Treasures and Abundance: Preaching
the Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21)," Word & World,
2004.
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| Dillon, Richard J., "Ravens, Lilies,
and the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:25-33 / Luke 12:22-31), The
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1991.
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| Keizer, Garret, "Thanks, but No Thanks," The
Christian Century, 2001.
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| Malherbe, Abraham J., "The Christianization of a
TOPOS (Luke 12:13-34)," Novum Testamentum, 1996.
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| Orr, Mary C.,
"Between Text & Sermon - Luke 12:13-23," Interpretation, 2002.
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| Sellew, Philip,
"Interior Monologue as a Narrative Device in the Parables of Luke,"
Journal of Biblical Literature, 1992.
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| Stacy, R. Wayne, "Luke 12:13-21: The Parable of the
Rich Fool," Review & Expositor, 1997.
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| Stegman, Thomas D., S.J., "Reading Luke 12:13-34 as
an Elaboration of Chreia: How Hermogenes of Tarsus Sheds Light on Luke's
Gospel," Novum Testamentum, 2007.
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| Taylor, Barbara Brown, "Treasure Hunt: Luke 12:13-21,
Interpreting Text, Movie and Congregation," Review & Expositor,
2002.
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| Wood, Lawrence, "A Lot of Junk," The Christian
Century, 2004.
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| Reviews:
| Review: Jacob Neusner, Rabbinic
Literature and the New Testament: What We Cannot Show We Do Not Know. (Trinity
Press International, 1994) Reviewed by J. Duncan M. Derrett in Higher Critical Review.
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| Metzger, James A., Consumption and
Wealth in Luke's Travel Narrative. Brill, 2007.
Review
by Kenneth Litwak, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008. |
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| Sermons:
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"When God Won't Stop Love,
We Shouldn't Either," the Rev. John Thomas, Day
1, 2004. |
| A link sent to me by Bruce Gillette,
First Presbyterian Church, Pitman, NJ: Millard Fuller, founder and president
of Habitat for Humanity International, was the speaker for the annual GA
breakfast. In a stirring address, Fuller challenged Presbyterians to do more
for those less fortunate: "But crumb-giving doesn't do it..." [Listen
to the address ] He used the parable of the Rich Fool as the basis for
his talk. |
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"Possessed by Possessions," 1 August
2004, David Zersen, Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday
Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"Sermon on Luke 12:13-21," 1 August
2004, Samuel Zumwalt, Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday
Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"We Fools,"
Dean William Willimon, Duke University Chapel Sermon Archive,
1998. |
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"Then What?"
John Jewell, 1998. |
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"Beating
Inflation -- God's Way," John Jewell, 2001. |
| Father
Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist,"
Commentary and Homily
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| With Children:
| "A
Fool and His Money," children's sermon, coloring page. Charles
Kirkpatrick, Sermons 4 Kids. |
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"Rich Fool,"
Fr. Max Bowers, Kid's
Church. |
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"True Wealth,"
children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com. |
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"The Rich Fool,"
Rev. Dr. Edgar Mayer, Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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"A Rich Man
Behaves Like a Fool," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"New
Clothes," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com. |
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| Drama:
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"Rich Fool,"
Jane and Mark
Lewis, Potted Jam. |
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"The Rich Fool,"
Edgar Mayer, dramatix. |
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"What's Your
Plan?" Mike Orlowski, dramatix. |
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"Get a Life!" John McNeil, dramatix. |
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"Choosing a
Future," Greg Brook, dramatix. |
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"Prayer
Sketches," Trevor Fletcher, dramatix. |
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"The
Mouse and the Money," adapted by Michelle Pitman from a fable by James
Thurbur. Dramatix. |
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"The Day
Perception Met Reality," Glenn A. Hascall, dramatix. |
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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| Hymns and Music:
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Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate,
David MacGregor. |
| Original Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette:
If I Had Only Known, Tune: LEONI 6.6.8.4.D. Copyrighted by the
Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, who are happy to give
permission to churches and study groups to reprint the hymn (see
attachment) for worship. |
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