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Luke 14:25-33
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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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts: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.
  • Vision II.2, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
  • I.III.5, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • III.15, VII.12, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Chapter XII, On Idolatry, Tertullian (c. 211)
  • Chapter XI, Scorpiace,  Tertullian (c. 213)
  • On the Lord's Prayer -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
  • Chapter XIII, Historia Calamitatusm: The Story of My Misfortunes, Pierre Abélard / Peter Abelard, c. 1140.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "Even those affections which are in themselves worthy of praise and commendation must be controlled and kept in order, so that godliness may have the upper hand and have preeminence."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
    • "Though the disciples of Christ are not all crucified, yet they all bear their cross, and must bear it in the way of duty."
  • From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
    • "How numerous are his children and servants!"
  • Count the Cost, from The Poor Man's Portions, Robert Hawker, c. 1800.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "The Christian is the salt of the earth; the savour is the spirit of self-sacrifice; if it is wanting his life is worthless."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Luke 14:25-33, David Schnasa Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
    • "Last week's pericope from Luke was set inside, namely, in the home of a Pharisee where Jesus had been having relatively intimate mealtime conversations and interactions."
  • "Carrying the Cross," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
    • "What does the cross mean to you? You kind of have to figure that out before you can make sense of or preach on Jesus' statement..."
  • A Provocation of the Gospel, Richard Swanson, 2016.
    • "So maybe, just maybe, these harsh words about 'cross-bearing' are a call to do what Simon of Cyrene did. Once he picked up the cross, it wasn't clear to anyone how the day would end. It was only clear that his future was bound up with the future of the poor, unfortunate person who could no longer carry the weight of the cross."
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
  • "The Politicss of Budgeting," Amy Allen, Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • "Weigh the Cost," John W. Martens, America: The National Catholic Review, 2016.
  • "Choosing Life: It All Costs," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
    • "What does it mean to you in your life to 'choose life?' Can you think of a time when the choice was not easy? Can you recall a time when you made the wrong choice? How do you find yourself thinking about that today?"
  • Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
  • Commentary, Luke 14:25-33, Emerson Powery, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
    • "Today's contemporary Church has to wrestle with the reality of following a radical, counter-cultural prophet."
  • "The Cost of Discipleship," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
    • "... more and more psychological research indicates that we actually value more highly those things for which we sacrifice."
  • "Holy Hating," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
    • "To anticipate the preaching moment, this call to discipleship is radical, implying that those who follow Jesus are not going to be making decisions based on 'what’s best for me,' or even 'what’s best for our marriage/family/children'"
  • "How Not to Respond to an Evite," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
    • "We do not have what it takes, out of our own human resources, to see this sacrificial way of living through to the end. The good news is that God, working through Jesus, the Good Shepherd, helps us to persevere in the life of discipleship when our energy flags and our patience reaches its expiration date."
  • "Leaving Home," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2013.
    • "To learn, to encounter, to unravel mystery, to belong to God alone, all these require leaving, really leaving, in order to be open to the unexpected and unknown presence of God, who will be found not according to the rules, and not by the book, and not in the customary places, and not without fear, passion, deep prayer, and reflection on the strangers you have found each day, and the homelessness you have known."
  • Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
  • Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis, 2013.
  • "From Hate to Hope," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2013.
  • "The Purity of Hate," Rick Fry, 2013.
  • "Counting the Cost of Discipleship," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
    • "The message that we are encouraged to give is one that is comfortable and in line with our culture. God is love, so relax. But Jesus turns this back at us, calling on us to count the cost."
  • "Really, Jesus?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Loyalty Is Overrated," Bruce Reyes-Chow, The Hardest Question, 2013.
    • "When our faith must be bigger than family, friends, or saving face..."
  • "...to be fully alive," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +18, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours, Luke 14:25-33, David Ewart, 2013.
    • "So at a minimum these sayings of Jesus ought to draw us up short. Cause us to reflect how much the choices we have already made are costing us - and our planet; and to consider whether the costs of following Jesus might be a better investment."
  • "Estimating the Cost," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
    • "I have often thought that these words of Jesus may not make the faith we hold and follow seem very attractive. Why does he offer them then?"
  • "Having to Hate??" Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
    • "Nothing and no one can compete with the demands of following Jesus."
  • "Think Twice," Faith Element, 2013.
  • "Losing the Land of the Free," Andrew Prior, 2013.
  • "For Real," Rick Morley, 2013.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Mary Lautensleger, 2013.
  • Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
  • 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" Pentecost 16, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "This passage offends against the values which most people hold dear."
  • Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
    • "On one hand, Jesus makes it very difficult to be his disciple. It will cost us everything and we need to know the cost before 'jumping' in. On the other hand, Jesus may be making it impossible to be his disciple on our own abilities? When we confess, 'I can't,' then we are open for God's 'I can.'"
  • The Cost of Discipleship, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • "Counting the Cost," Alyce McKenzie, Faith Forward, Patheos, 2010.
    • "We are to count the cost before we commit."
  • "Tower Building and Bible Software," Mary Hinkle Shore, Pilgrim Preaching, 2010.
    • "Is Jesus like the guy who didn't do his math right before starting on that tower? Is he the neighbor with all the big ideas and whose yard is usually just a mass of plywood, mud and tarps?"
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, progressive involvement, 2010.
    • "'Hate' should be understood in the contest of the first-century middle-eastern world.  It is not so much an emotional position, but a matter of honor and shame..."
  • "Thin the Crowd," Doug Pagitt, The Hardest Question, 2010.
    • "What does this story tell you about your story and the story of Jesus that are perhaps different than you assumed?"
  • "A Vision So Old It Looks New," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Monasticism Old and New," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Luke 14:25-33)
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Luke 14:25-33, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "None of you can continue learning or growing in experience of G*D through me if you allow your possessions to possess you."
  • Laterally Luke, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
  • Wellspring of the Gospel, Ordinary 23, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
  • "What Makes a Disciple?" Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
    • "List the qualities that define someone as a Christian. What is the most important quality? Why?"
  • "The Cost of Being a Disciple," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
  • "But to Bring a Sword," wikipedia.
  • "Global Poverty: Beyond Utopian Visions," Thomas E. Phillips, (other resources at) "Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
    • "The crisis of poverty in the world?s largest cities, which is growing exponentially worse in the new era of globalization, should overwhelm us. However, it should not paralyze us. Scripture may not offer an easy answer, but it does provide a consistent moral imperative."
• 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).
  • Brisson, Carson, "Luke 14:25-27, Between Text and Sermon" Interpretation, 2007.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Derrett, J. Duncan M., "Nisi Dominus Aedificaverit Domum: Towers and Wars (Luke 14:28-32)," Novum Testamentum, 1977.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Hauerwas, Stanley, "Hating Mothers as the Way to Peace," Journal for Preachers, 1988. (Sermon)
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Samra, James G., "A Biblical View of Discipleship," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2003.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Wollenberg, Bruce, "Summoned," The Christian Century, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Sermons:
  • "Who Are We Without Our Stuff?" the Rev. Laura Mariko Cheifetz, Day 1, 2010.
  • "Discipleship Is Demanding!" the Rev. Dr. Leslie Holmes, Day 1, 2007.
  • "The Cost of Discipleship," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "No Joy for Those Unwilling to Accept the Cost," the Rev. John Thomas, Day 1, 2004.
  • Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
    • Ordinary 22, 2007
    • Ordinary 22, 2001
• With Children:
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 18, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2018.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2016, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • "Counting the Cost,"\ Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
  • "What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
• Drama:
  • "A Costly Business," David Winfield, dramatix.
  • "The Missions Drama," Matthew Pole, Christian Drama and Mime.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, Luke 14:30, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 14:25-33, Luke 14:25-33 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Luke 14:25-33 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Luke 14:33. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
• 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:
• Find Worship Resources & Suggested Other Readings for use with this text:
  • Proper 18C/Ordinary 23C
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Luke

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