Luke 17:5-10
- 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- Historical References, Commentary and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:
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
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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.
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"First
Thoughts on Year C Gospel Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 19,
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "What is our value if it is not in what we achieve?"
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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.
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Exegesis, Russell Pregeant, Lectionary Homiletics sample,
2010.
- "The point is clear: as a slave owes service to the master and therefore is not entitled to thanks, so they should perform their service humbly, with a sense of their own unworthiness, rather than in expectation of special reward."
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"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)"
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Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours,
Luke 17:5-10, David Ewart, 2010.
- "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."
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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)."
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"Miniscule Faith," Debbie Blue, The Hardest Question, 2010.
- "Does the gospel ever really get through our heads?"
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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."
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"We Can Do
This!" First Impressions, Luke 17:5-10, Andrew Prior, the church (re)wired,
2010.
- "Even a mustard seed faith is a big enough faith to be a church!"
- Laterally Luke, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
- Wellspring of the Gospel, Ordinary 27, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
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"Faithful Discipleship," The Politics of God: The Way to the Cross,
Eugene C. Kreider,
- "The temptations to sin are temptations having to do with discipleship."
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"Faith and Duty,"
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"To
Increase Faith, Increase Service,"
Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study
and activities.
- "Do I see my service as enough reward or am I still comparing my works to others! Do I understand the connection between faith and service? In light of this reading, can I begin to understand what the disciples were yet to comprehend; that the proper request is not, 'Increase my faith,' but, 'Increase my service (and my faith will follow).'"
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"A
Prosthetic Faith!" Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long.
Part 2.
- "...the upshot of the parable is that, to use Jesus' words from the Gospel of John, 'We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work' (John 9:4)."
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- "The reign of God is a reign of compassion in which we are to participate."
- "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."
- Articles & Background:
- "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.
- 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
- Harris, Mark, "In Your Face Preaching," The
Christian Century, 2001.
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
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- Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
- With Children:
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Connections: The Garden of Happiness by Erika Tamar and Luke 17:5-10; Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010.
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"Exercising Your Faith,"
- "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.
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