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Luke 17:5-10
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
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Chapter XII,
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110).
(Longer version only - 4th cent interpolation.) |
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III.XIV.3, Adversus
Haereses,
Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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V.1, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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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." |
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| 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." |
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| 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." |
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| "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." |
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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 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." |
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Exegesis,
Proper 22C, by
Richard Donovan at lectionary.org.
| "If we have a
quarrel with the demands of discipleship, we must address our objection to
one who has showed us the way." |
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Exegesis,
Susan Eastman, Lectionary Homiletics sample. |
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Laterally Luke, by
Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia. |
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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,
Texts in Context, Word & World,
Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1986.
| "The temptations to sin are
temptations having to do with discipleship." |
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"Faith and Duty,"
Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. |
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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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"In Your Face Preaching," Mark Harris, The Christian Century,
2001. Religion Online
| "The reign of God is a reign of
compassion in which we are to participate." |
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| "Joyful
Obedience," analysis and reflections by Robin Morgan, in Sabbatheology
by The Crossings Community of St Louis, Missouri.
| "Not simply disciples of Jesus,
but seasoned apostles (!) find themselves crying out 'Increase our
faith!'" |
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| "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." |
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| Articles & Background:
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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.):
| Harris, Mark, "In Your Face Preaching," The
Christian Century, 2001.
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| Kreider, Eugene C., "The Politics of God: The Way to
the Cross," Word & World, 1986.
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| Minear, Paul S., "A Note on Luke 17:7-10," Journal
of Biblical Literature, 1974.
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| Rollefson, John, "Measure of Faith," The Christian
Century, 2004.
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| Shelton, Robert M., "Luke 17:1-10: Expository
Article," Interpretation, 1977.
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"Increase Our Faith," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1,
2007. |
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"The Mustard Seed," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. |
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"Faith,"
7 October 2007, Luke Bouman, Goettinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"Opening Up to Faith,"
the Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor, Day 1, 2004. |
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"Jesus: Challenge
to the Comfortable,"
Fr. Patrick Brennan,
30 Good Minutes, Chicago
Sunday Evening Club, 1998. |
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"How Much Faith Is
Enough Faith?" John Jewell, 1998. |
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Father
Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
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| With Children:
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"Exercising Your Faith,"
"A Mustard Seed
Faith,"
Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. |
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"Sam's Small
Choice,"
children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com. |
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"We Grow in Faith
and Serve the Lord," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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| Drama: |
| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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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. |
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Luke 17:5-10 at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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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.") |
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