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Luke 13:31-35
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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 & sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
  • "Temple and Jesus," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
  • IV.XLI.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • I.5, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • On the Lord's Prayer -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "Literally, "the nest": now the brood of chickens is the nest."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
    • "The wickedness of persons and places which more than others profess religion and relation to God, especially displeases and grieves the Lord Jesus."
  • From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
    • "On the third day he left Galilee, and set out for Jerusalem, to die there. But let us carefully distinguish between those things wherein Christ is our pattern, and those which were peculiar to his office. His extraordinary office justified him in using that severity of language, when speaking of wicked princes, and corrupt teachers, to which we have no call; and by which we should only bring scandal on religion, and ruin on ourselves, while we irritated rather than convinced or reformed those whom we so indecently rebuked."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
    • ""He seeks to kill me, does he? Ah! I must be out of Herod's jurisdiction for that. Go tell him I neither fly from him nor fear him, but Jerusalem is the prophets' slaughter-house.""
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "Herod's most marked characteristic was unscrupulous cunning. The Lord uses the term to indicate that he understood the scheme. It was an artifice of Herod and the Pharisees to get him away. Herod was afraid to kill him on account of his popularity."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Luke 13:31-35 (Lent 2C), Ruth Anne Reese, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
    • "Jesus longs to comfort those who would reject him."
  • "Courage and Vulnerability," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2016.
    • "To be vulnerable is a courageous thing, and to preach the vulnerability of the God we know best through manger and cross is also a courageous thing,"
  • "Love and Belonging," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2016.
    • "I sense that this is Jesus' call this week. Calling all of us into the security of God's love so that we might know we are safe as well."
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
  • "The Politics of the Dangerous City," Mark Davis, Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
  • The Truett Pulpit, Angela Reed. 2016.
    • "Jesus' commitment to vanquish evil and bring restoration against all odds teaches us something about the character of God."
  • "That Fox! the Temptations of Herod and the 2016 Hunger Games," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2016.
    • "The one who comes in the name of the Lord will hold up to the people a vision of hope, liberation, and justice for the poor. This has always been the vision of God."
  • "Get the Picture?" Lynn Miller, 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.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Lectionary Commentary, BenCremer, 2016.
  • "Not Too Late," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
    • "It is not too late. What does this promise mean to you? How does it change everything?"
  • "Herod Wants to Kill You," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • "Lament over Jerusalem," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2016.
  • Commentary, Luke 13:31-35 (Lent 2C), Scott Shauf, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
    • "The passage invites Christians today to reflect on the meaning of Jesus’ life and death and on the role we play in the continuing mission of Jesus."
  • "From Threat to Lament," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
    • "This is a puzzling ending to these verses. Does it suggest the Palm Sunday parade or an eschatological day of welcoming Jesus as the Blessed One or something else entirely?"
  • "That Fox," Nancy Rockwell, Bite in the Apple, 2013.
    • "Part of the way in which Jesus spreads his wings over us is that in our work we, too, find our courage to stay and face ugly dangers, to let life bite deeply into our flesh and shelter those in our care even while Herod is menacing."
  • "Proud Jerusalem and Christ's Wings," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2013.
    • "Jesus longs to shelter Jerusalem, but Jerusalem is unwilling. Maybe unable. Maybe engulfed in unpleasantness, hurt, and pride."
  • "Deep and Terrifying Darkness in Which Covenant Comes," Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "Re-Imagining God," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
    • "Jesus, let us note, employs a feminine image for himself and, to the degree that we confess Jesus reveals the essential character and disposition of the One who sent him, also for God."
  • "Painful Path, Strong Faith," Alyce M McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
    • "Jerusalem is [was] a site of great evil, but also of great things. Jerusalem is where human sinfulness and divine intervention meet."
  • "How Often," Rick Morley, 2013.
    • "Yes, sin happens in dark alleys and back rooms, but it also happens every time we walk away from God’s desires for us."
  • "Herod Antipas," Frederick Buechner, Peculiar Treasures.
  • Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours, Luke 13:31-35, David Ewart, 2013.
    • "The Pharisees warning that Herod wants to kill Jesus is like one of the tests we read about last week, Luke 4:1-13. Except instead of being tested with glory the test is fear. But the Pharisees are still encouraging Jesus to abandon his mission and save himself."
  • Lament over Jerusalem, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2013.
  • Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
  • "Why a Chicken?" the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
    • "How are we still like Jerusalem, like that 'brood' which 'is not willing?'"
  • Comentario del Evangelio por Violeta Rocha Areas, San Lucas 13:31-35, Working Preacher, 2013.
  • Commentary, Luke 13:31-35 (Lent 2C), Arland J. Hultgren, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
    • "Who or what is the 'Jerusalem' of the day in which one lives? Is it the political and civic sphere? Is it the religious sphere? Or is it both?"
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "First Thoughts on Year C Gospel Passages in the Lectionary," Lent 2, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "These few verses are rich in historical allusions. They invite us to participate in the movement for freedom and salvation in a world where individuals and communities are governed by other powers."
  • Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
    • "The image we are give is of God/Jesus as a hen gathering a whole bunch of chickens under her wings. What might that imply about our relationship with those other chickens?"
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
    • "The Greek word thelo appears three times in the lection.  The word means 'will, desire, want, wish.'  In the first usage, Herod 'wishes' to kill Jesus.  In the second, Jesus 'wished' to gather the children of Jerusalem under his wing.  In the third, those children 'did not desire' it.  The 'desires' of Herod, Jerusalem, and Jesus are conflicted and in competition with each other."
  • "Wide Open Are Your Arms," Mary Hinkle, Pilgrim Preaching: Keeping Company with Biblical Texts and the People Who Hear and Preach Them.
    • "A thought experiment: read through the gospel text substituting the name of your town for 'Jerusalem' wherever it appears."
  • First Look: Luke 13:31-35, Lee Koontz, Reflectious, 2010.
    • "It is an extraordinary statement on the grace of God, and also a compelling proclamation that no place stands exempt from God?s tender compassion and persistent love.  Those who seek to follow Jesus must learn to view the world with no less compassion, no less forgiveness, and no less love."
  • "Jesus' Lament over Jerusalem," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
    • "Jerusalem becomes a symbol of a city or civilization that repeatedly rejects the prophets and messengers that the Lord God sends to that city."
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Luke 13:31-35, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "It would be interesting to begin taking this last line about blessing and applying it to a series of other scenes in the scriptures and in our lives."
  • Lectionary Commentary and Preaching Paths (Lent C2), by Jirair Tashjian, at The Christian Resource Institute.
    • "This text provides an opportunity to address the problem of religious prejudice that arises out of preconceived notions and stereotypical generalizations."
  • Laterally Luke, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
  • "The Godforsaken City," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
    • "We may be privileged to share in the life of a Biblical church, but this should not lessen our critical view, nor our responsibility to warn our brothers and sisters of the danger of apostasy."
  • "Second Sunday in Lent: Luke 13:31-35," For the Renewal of Repentance: The Lukan Texts for Lent, Gary M. Simpson, Texts in Context, Word & World, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1992.
    • "The empowering which we need in order to renew our repentance comes from the enervating which God suffered on the cross."
• 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).
  • Burrus, Virginia, "Blurring the Boundaries: A Response to Howard C. Kee," Theology Today, 1992.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Ginn, Jennifer M., "No Turning Back," The Christian Century, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Kee, Howard Clark, "The Changing Role of Women in the Early Christian World," Theology Today, 1992.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Miller, Robert J., "The Rejection of the Prophets in Q," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1988.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Moessner, David P., "'The Christ Must Suffer': New Light on the Jesus - Peter, Stephen, Paul Parallels in Luke-Acts," Novum Testamentum, 1986.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Perkinson, Jim, "Theology and the City: Learning to Cry, Struggling to See," Cross Currents, 2001.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Reid, Robert Stephen, "On Preaching 'Fictive Argument': a Reader-Response Look at a Lukan Parable and Three Sayings on Discipleship," Restoration Quarterly, 2001.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Rochelle, Jay Cooper, "When Prayer Is All You Have," Currents in Theology and Mission, 1995.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Shirock, Robert J., "The Growth of the Kingdom in light of Israel's Rejection of Jesus: Structure and Theology in Luke 13:1-35," Novum Testamentum, 1993.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Simmons, Elizabeth McGregor, "The Sense of Text: An Invitation to Lenten Preaching," Journal for Preachers, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Simpson, Gary M., "For the Renewal of Repentance: The Lukan Texts for Lent," Word & World, 1992.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Smith, Daniel A., "Revisiting the Empty Tomb: the Post-Mortem Vindication of Jesus in Mark and Q," Novum Testamentum, 2003.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Somerville, James C., "By Our Love," The Christian Century, 1998.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Tannehill, Robert C., "Israel in Luke-Acts: A Tragic Story," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Taylor, Barbara Brown, "As a Hen Gathers Her Brood," The Christian Century, 1995.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Thomas, Forgiveness and Reconciliation: John 13:31-35," Harvey Thomas, Restoration Quarterly, 2007.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Weinert, Francis D., "Luke, the Temple and Jesus' Saying about Jerusalem's Abandoned House (Luke 13:34-35)," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1982.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Sermons:
  • "Your Prophetic Voice," Christopher Girata, Day1, 2016.
  • "The Fox Is in the Henhouse," the Rev. Joseph Evans, Day 1, 2013.
  • "God Longs for Us," the Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler, Day 1, 2007.
  • "Violence: A Rising National Epidemic," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "Jerusalem at the End of Modernity Part II," the Rt. Rev. John Bayton, Day 1, 1996.
• With Children:
  • Worshiping with Children, Lent 2C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2016.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2016, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • "Kazoo," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • "Jesus Weeps for Jerusalem," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
  • "The Mother Hen," children's sermon, coloring page. Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons 4 Kids.
• Drama:
  • "A Millstone," 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:
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Luke 13:34. The Cyber Hymnal.
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
  • Jerusalem
• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
  • Redemption
  • Mother figures
• Find Worship Resources & Suggested Other Readings for use with this text:
  • Lent 2C
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