Luke 17:5-10

Luke 17:5-10
With thanks to page sponsor:
Nancy Brubaker.
Pastor at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener ON.

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Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts: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.
- Chapter XII, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). (Longer version only - 4th cent interpolation.)
- III.XIV.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- V.1, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Epistle XXVI -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
- From the Geneva Notes. (c 1599)
  - "God will never be utterly lacking to the godly (although he may not be as thorough with them as they wish) even in those difficulties which cannot be overcome by man's reason."
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
  - "Our Lord showed his disciples their need of deep humility. The Lord has such a property in every creature, as no man can have in another; he cannot be in debt to them for their services, nor do they deserve any return from him."
- From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
  - "Happy is he who judges himself an unprofitable servant: miserable is he whom God pronounces such. But though we are unprofitable to him, our serving him is not unprofitable to us. For he is pleased to give by his grace a value to our good works, which in consequence of his promise entitles us to an eternal reward."
- "The Necessity of Increased Faith," Luke 17:5, Charles H. Spurgeon, 1855.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
  - "This parable is drawn from the Eastern usages where the same servant who works in the field often serves at the table."
Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary, Luke 17:5-10, Audrey West, at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2016
  - "We serve in the banquet of God's kingdom simply because of who we are, or more importantly, because of the One to whom we belong."
- Commentary, Luke 17:5-10, Lois Malcolm, at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013
  - "We serve in the banquet of God's kingdom simply because of who we are, or more importantly, because of the One to whom we belong."
- "Everyday Faith," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2013.
  - "Even the simplest things done in faith can have a huge impact."
- "Increasing Faith and Undeserving Slaves," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
- "Doing Faith Until You Have It," Will Willimon, The Hardest Question, 2013.
  - "Faith (being in loving relationship with God) is a gift of God: How does God increase our faith in God?"
- "Faith - an Unslaked Thirst," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2013.
- Becoming a Beloved Community, Mary Lautensleger, Liberal Lectionary Resources, 2013.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +20, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- "Faith Connecting Us to Others," Faith Element, 2013.
- "Use It Or Lose It," David Sellery, This Week's Focus, 2013.
- "Just Fulfilling My Duty," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
- Keeping It Simple, Rick Morley, 2013.
- Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours, Luke 17:5-10, David Ewart, 2013.
  - "Instead of assuming that Jesus is promising that if our faith is big enough we will be able to do miracles, let's wonder if Jesus isn't chastising us for thinking in the first place that faith / trust comes in sizes."
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- "On Faith, Mulberry Trees, and Forgiveness," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  - "As I think about the disciple's plea today for help with forgiving I find myself thinking of those with whom I have experienced brokenness and have opted for distance instead of healing. How about you? What does it mean for us to 'do what we ought to have done' as Jesus says today?"
- "Don't plough with a millstone around your neck!" Andrew Prior, 2013.
- "Love Bade Me Welcome" Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
- Comentario del San Lucas 17:5-10, Manuel Villalobos Mendoza, Working Preacher, 2013.
- Commentary, Luke 17:5-10, Greg Carey, at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010.
  - "Sometimes discipleship amounts to simple expressions of faithfulness."
- 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 20, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  - "What is our value if it is not in what we achieve?"
- Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
  - "Pointing out one's failings is meant to lead to metanoeo -- perhaps most literally in this context to "re-think" the actions. metanoeo besides meaning "to repent" or "to change one's mind," which are part of the meaning here; but it also carries the sense "to perceive afterwards" or "to perceive too late". Sometimes the words or actions we thought were OK at the time, with hindsight were seen to have "missed the mark". Such insight is meant to lead to repentance and forgiveness."
- Faith of a Mustard Seed Saying, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- "A Glass of Cold Water in Your Face," Alyce McKenzie, Faith Forward, 2010.
  - "The rabbis of the first century whose writings are collected in Pirke Aboth (Sayings of the Fathers) make this comment: ?If thou hast learnt much Torah do not claim credit unto thyself, because for such purpose wast thou created? (Aboth 2:8)"
- Comentario del Evangelio, San Lucas 17:5-10, Guillermo Hansen, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010.
  - "El pasaje consta de dos partes: un dicho proverbial de Jesús sobre la fe (vv.5-6), seguido de un discurso semi-parabólico referido al carácter incondicional del servicio (vv. 7-10)."
- "Miniscule Faith," Debbie Blue, The Hardest Question, 2010.
  - "Does the gospel ever really get through our heads?"
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  - "We don't get rewarded for good behavior--not even spiritual good behavior. The whole idea of 'reward' is, itself, a skandalon. We don't get paid back for being swell boys and girls. Our virtue does not obligate God."
- Laterally Luke, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
- Wellspring of the Gospel, Ordinary 27, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
- "Faithful Discipleship," The Politics of God: The Way to the Cross, Eugene C. Kreider, Texts in Context, Word & World, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1986.
  - "The temptations to sin are temptations having to do with discipleship."
- "Faith and Duty," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
- "Putting Faith in Perspective," a study from the Biblical Studies Foundation.
  - "How many times I have thought that the reason why I could or would not obey a command of our Lord was that I had too little faith."
- "The Master and Servant," "Parables of Jesus," wikipedia.
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).
- Harris, Mark, "In Your Face Preaching," The Christian Century, 2001.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Kreider, Eugene C., "The Politics of God: The Way to the Cross," Word & World, 1986.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Minear, Paul S., "A Note on Luke 17:7-10," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1974.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Rollefson, John, "Measure of Faith," The Christian Century, 2004.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Shelton, Robert M., "Luke 17:1-10: Expository Article," Interpretation, 1977.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
Sermons:
- "Lord Jesus, Give Us a Sticker!" the Rev. Dr. Chris Tuttle (PCUSA), Day 1, 2013.
- "Increase Our Faith," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1, 2007.
- "The Mustard Seed," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- "Faith," 7 October 2007, Luke Bouman, Goettinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
- "Opening Up to Faith," the Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor, Day 1, 2004.
- Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 22, World Communion Sunday, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013. 2010.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," October 6, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Luke 17:5-10 and Tiny Little Fly by Michael Rosen. 2010.
- "Exercising Your Faith," "A Mustard Seed Faith," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
- "We Grow in Faith and Serve the Lord," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
Drama:
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, Luke 17:6, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 17:5-10, Luke 17:5-10 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Luke 17:5-10 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
- Luke 17:1-6, Luke 17:7-10, Luke 17:7-10, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Luke 17:5. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
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 22C/Ordinary 27C
Study Links and Resources for the Book of Luke