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Luke 12:49-56
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
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"Fire On Earth,"
"Jesus' Baptisms," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of
the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C.
Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation. |
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I.XXI.2, Adversus
Haereses,
Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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Chapter
XVI, On Baptism,
Tertullian
(c. 198) |
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IV.29, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 210) |
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Chapter
XXII, On Modesty,
Tertullian
(c. 217) |
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Epistle LXXII
--
Cyprian of Carthage (c.
256) |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "The gospel is the only reason of peace
between the godly, and so it is the occasion of great trouble among the
wicked." |
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| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
| "No one is left so ignorant as not to
know many things to be wrong which he does, and many things to be right
which he neglects; therefore all are without excuse in their sin. The
bringing in the gospel dispensation would occasion desolations." |
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| From
Wesley's
Notes.
John Wesley
(1703-1791).
| "I am come to send fire - To
spread the fire of heavenly love over all the earth." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). |
| From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "Conflict and persecution. This was the
effect of preaching the gospel. It aroused opposition." |
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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 12, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "This is not a text one would choose
for a sermon on ecumenism - or is it?" |
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Exegetical Notes
by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
| "A UCC colleague pointed out that Garth
Brooks' song, 'Standing Outside the Fire' is a appropriate commentary on
this text. (The song is really an encouragement to "stand in the fire" --
a possible sermon title.)" |
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Laterally Luke, by
Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia. |
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Exegesis,
Proper 15C, by
Richard Donovan at lectionary.org.
| "The church
today still struggles with opposition from without and divisions
within." |
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"Jesus, the Cause of Division,"
Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. |
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"Divison in
the House," Expository Essay,
Luke 12:49-56, Dr. William R. Long.
Part 2.
| "There is a divisive character to
the message of peace." |
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"Analyze THIS Present Time,"
Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study
and activities.
| "This
present time! Who did I drive by this morning? Who was I
too busy for today that needed a word of encouragement?
What person cries out right now in a jail that is less than
a few minutes from my house, work, or church? This Jesus is angry.
He is red-in-the-face and stating, “Forget about the ‘end times,’
forget about someday, quit yakking about my return:
“Analyze this present time!”" |
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"Disturbing the Peace," Teresa Berger, The Christian Century,
2004.
| "In the reading from Luke we confront stark and
conflictual sayings of Jesus that sit poorly with contemporary
images of God." |
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"Slaying the Hobgoblins,"
Garret Keizer, The Christian Century, 2001.
Religion Online.
| "Jesus asks, 'Do you think that I have
come to bring peace to the earth?' Where is 'Peace on earth' in that?
What’s going on?" |
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| "Interpreting
the Present Time," analysis and reflection by Michael Hoy in Sabbatheology
by The Crossings Community of St Louis, Missouri.
| "Keeping the status quo means keeping to a minimum anything that disrupts
(like divisions--and there is lots of division-talk in Jesus' words) is to
"manage" conflict. Thus, "managing" conflict is often controlling
conflict so as not to let it get out of control. Where would the world be
otherwise?" |
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| "The
Consequences of Christ's Coming," a study from the Biblical Studies Foundation.
| "If Jesus is coming to the earth to
bring fire upon it, the fire of divine wrath (verse 49), and if men are
responsible for their decisions concerning Him (verses 54-56), then men
had better seek to be reconciled to Him before that final day of judgment
arrives, when it will be too late." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"But to Bring a
Sword," wikipedia. |
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"The Family in the Jesus Movement," Santiago Guijarro, Biblical
Theology Bulletin, 2004.
| "The purpose of this study is to explore the possible
continuity between the Jesus movement before Jesus' death and the movement
of his disciples after his resurrection in their attitude towards the
family." |
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"Who Should Be Called Father? Paul of Tarsus between the Jesus Tradition and
Patria Potestas," S. Scott Bartchy, Biblical Theology Bulletin,
2003.
| "In Roman culture this nearly absolute,
coercive authority was called patria potestas, which in its range included
the father's power of life and death over his children, beginning in
infancy when a father chose to acknowledge and rear a child of "to expose"
it, that is, throw the child away." |
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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.):
| Berger, Teresa, "Disturbing the
Peace," The Christian Century, 2004.
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| Keizer, Garret, "Slaying the
Hobgoblins," The Christian Century, 2001.
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| Kelly, Joseph G., "Lucan Christology and the
Jewish-Christian Dialogue," Journal of Ecumenical Studies, 1984.
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| Wieser, Thomas,
"Community - Its Unity, Diversity and Universality," Semeia,
1985.
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PDF |
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"Hard Words for a Critical Time,"
Pentecost +12, 19 August 2007, Hubert Beck,
Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday
Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"Break It!" Woodie W. White, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday
Evening Club, 1995. |
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"Christ Brings Division," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. |
| Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author,
Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
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| Drama: |
| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art, Luke 12:52, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
Luke 12:49-53,
Luke 12:49-53, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Luke 12:54-59,
Luke 12:54-59, Liturgical Drawing,
Maria d.c. Zamora,
Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use
these for free.") |
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Luke 12:49-53 at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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Art Index: |
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