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Luke 18:1-8
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
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III.XIV.3,
IV.XXVII.4,
IV.XXXIII.11,
V.XXV.4, Adversus
Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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IV.36, Against
Marcion, Tertullian
(c. 210) |
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Chapter
XXXII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian
(c. 211) |
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Chapter
XI, Scorpiace, Tertullian
(c. 213) |
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Epistle VII
-- Cyprian of Carthage (c.
250) |
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On the
Unity of the Church, Cyprian
of Carthage (c. 250) |
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Epistle LXXIII
-- Cyprian of Carthage (c.
256) |
| From the Geneva Notes. (c.
1599)
 | "God will have us to continue in
prayer, not to weary us, but to exercise us; therefore we must fight
against impatience so that a long delay does not cause us to quit our
praying." |
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| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
| "The widow's earnestness prevailed
even with the unjust judge: she might fear lest it should set him more
against her; but our earnest prayer is pleasing to our God." |
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| From
Wesley's
Notes.
John Wesley
(1703-1791).
| "This and the following parable warn
us against two fatal extremes, with regard to prayer: the former against
faintness and weariness, the latter against self confidence." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). |
| From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "Prayer is a privilege and a duty." |
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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 21,
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "...it is missing the mark if we treat
the passage as a general teaching about intercessory prayer. It is
primarily about the yearning for change." |
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"Exegetical Considerations,"
Pentecost 20, Richard
Carlson, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Using Greek for
Sunday Text Preparations.
| "What is the significance of the
imperfect ercheto in v. 2?" |
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Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at
CrossMarks Christian Resources.
| "The message about persistent prayers
for justice comes out of this text, but I find that most believers --
especially when they are in difficult situations -- need little
encouragement to continue to pray day and night...What I think is more
common is the lack of faith among those for whom life is going well." |
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"The Widow and
the Judge," Mark Vitalis
Hoffman, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, CrossMarks Christian
Resources. The Parables of Jesus - to learn & teach, to share & discuss, to
re-imagine & re-present. |
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Exegesis,
Proper 24C, by
Richard Donovan at lectionary.org. |
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Laterally Luke, by
Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia. |
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"If Such a Judge, How Much the More God," The Politics of God: The Way
to the Cross, Eugene C. Kreider,
Texts in Context, Word & World,
Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1986.
| "Here Jesus reveals his freedom to
act for the program of God's Kingdom, giving a lesson for those who have
been ensnared by their own pride and possessions." |
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"The Upside-Down Parable," Ordinary 29,
Fr. Gerry Pierse, C.Ss.R., from Sundays Into
Silence: Reflections on the Sunday Gospels in the Light of Christian
Meditation. Claretian Publications.
| "To pray
continually then and to never lose heart is just to be in an attitude of
openness." |
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"On Petitionary Prayer: Pleading with the Unjust Judge?" Ronald
Goetz, The Christian Century, 1997.
| "How can we reconcile belief in the validity of
petitionary prayer--belief that in answer to our prayers God can and
does affect our earthly destinies--with the ultimately deterministic
presuppositions which lie behind the scientific, rationalistic
picture of the cosmos which informs so much of our daily lives?" |
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"Do Not Lose Heart," Mark Harris, The Christian Century,
2001.
| "The widow, however, is not about to let the
satisfaction of vengeance be felt by God alone: she wants to feel it
herself. And it is the feeling, the passion of it, that constitutes
the heart of the matter in this passage." |
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Wellspring of
the Gospel, Ordinary 29, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn
Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
| "What
can you do to make sure that Jesus will find faith on earth when He
returns?" |
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"Patient Waiting," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic
Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family
Activity, Support Materials.
| "Have you ever had a prayer answered
after a long period of waiting? Have you ever prayed for something, only
to give up when the prayer wasn't answered? What happened in each case?
How does patience affect your prayer life?" |
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"The
Path of Enduring Hope,"
Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study
and activities.
| "Like a muscle, faith grows with
trials and atrophies with lack of use. It is comforting but not
comfortable." |
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"A Certain
Judge...and a Widow," Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long.
Part 2.
| "So, we begin thinking we know
things, but we end in uncertainty and even a bit of fear. We feel we
are almost in the seat of the disciples who ask Jesus, 'Will it be I
who will betray you?'" |
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"The Widow and the
Unjust Judge," Dr. Ralph F. Wilson, Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries.
| "Do YOU think Jesus will find
faith on the earth when he returns? Why or why not?" |
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| "Piety,
Persistence, Penitence and Prayer," a study from the Biblical Studies Foundation.
| "The parable of the persistent widow is
occasioned by the fact that Jesus’ coming will not be immediate but that
it will occur later on in time." |
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"The Parable of the Widow and the Judge,"
Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. |
| "Hearing Our Pleas
and Petitions," analysis and reflections by Mike Hoy, in Sabbatheology
by The Crossings Community of St Louis, Missouri.
| "The unjust judge gives us a good
look into our worn out souls as well. Jesus did not want his disciples to lose heart; but
the pressures can mount to the point that we are willing to make concessions, whatever the
cost, to keep the pressures from mounting any further." |
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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.):
| Bruckner, James K., "Justice in Scripture," Ex
Auditu, 2006.?
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| Curkpatrick, Stephen,
"Dissonance in Luke 18:1-8," Journal of Biblical Literature,
2002.
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| Curkpatrick, Stephen, "Parable Metonymy and Luke's Kerygmatic Framing,"
Journal for the
Study of the New Testament, 2003.
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| Felder, Cain H., "The Bible, Black Women and
Ministry," Journal fo the Interdenominational Theological Center,
1984/85.
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| Goetz, Ronald, "On Petitionary Prayer: Pleading with
the Unjust Judge," The Christian Century, 1997.
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| Harris, Mark, "Do Not Lose Heart," 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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| Mitchell, Curtis C., "The Case for
Persistence in Prayer," Journal of the Evangelical Theological
Society, 1984.
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| Reid, Barbara E., O.P.,
"Beyond Petty Pursuits and Wearisome Widows: Three Lukan Parables,"
Interpretation, 2002. (See also,
"Parables," issue focus of Interpretation 56.3 (2002).)
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| Sellew, Philip,
"Interior Monologue as a Narrative Device in the Parables of Luke,"
Journal of Biblical Literature, 1992.
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| Weaver, Dorothy Jean,
"Between Text & Sermon, Luke 18:1-8," Interpretation, 2002.
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| Zimmer, Mary, "A Fierce Mother and a Widow: Models of
Persistence," Review & Expositor, 1995.
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"Whose
Persistence?" The Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1, 2007. |
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"Praying without
Losing Heart," Thomas Long, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday
Evening Club, 2007. |
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"Keeping Heart, Trusting
God," the Rev. Mark Sargent, Day 1, 2004. |
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"Pushy in Prayer," Pastor Edward F.
Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington - Sermons from Seattle. |
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"On Not Losing Heart,"
Dean William Willimon, Duke University Chapel Sermon Archive,
1998. |
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"Trusting God for the Long Haul,"
John Jewell, 1998. |
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Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author,
Sociologist," Commentary and Homily, 2004.
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| With Children:
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"Persistence in Prayer," children's sermon, coloring page. Charles
Kirkpatrick, Sermons 4 Kids. |
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"Untangling Grace,"
Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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"Persistence in Prayer," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. |
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"'One Down!
One to Go!'"
children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com. |
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| Drama:
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art, Luke 18:3, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
Luke 18:1-8,
Luke 18:1-8 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Luke 18:1-8, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora,
Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use
these for free.") |
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Luke 18:1-8 at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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