Luke 1:68-79
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
- III.X.2, III.XVI.3, IV.XX.4, V.XVII.1, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter VI, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
- Chapter VI, Chapter X, On Baptism, Tertullian (c. 198)
- Chapter X, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- Commentary on a Harmony of the Evangelists, John Calvin: Luke 1:67-75, Luke 1:76-80, 1558.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
- From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
- The Dayspring, 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.
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
Luke 1:68-79, Rolf Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2012.
- "That Spirit-breaking-in reality is what the entirety of the whole Jesus event was about, according to Luke."
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, Doug Bratt, commentary, textual notes, illustration. 2015.
- "Refining," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2015.
- "God's 'judgment' is really about refining us to remove whatever keeps us from being all that we were meant to be, and instilling qualities that shape us into the image of Christ."
- "Declare that the Dawn Is Coming," Robb McCoy, The Fat Pastor, 2013.
- "Through our freedom, humanity has created many dark and terrible places. The shadow of death at times looms large over our world, but in the midst of darkness a baby is born."
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
- Commentary,
Luke 1:68-79, Elizabeth Webb, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2012.
- "The Song of Zechariah heralds the dawning of the light of Jesus on all who sit in darkness."
- "Breaking Dawn," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
- "Looking for Salvation," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer.
- "One of the things I dislike most about the Christmas season is looking for presents, but one of the things I like most about Advent is looking for the fulfillment of God’s promises of salvation--promises like 'all flesh shall see the salvation of God.'"
- The Timeless Psalms: Luke 1:68-79, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- "The Covenant Continues," "Zechariah's Prayer," Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia.
- Commentary,
Luke 1:68-79, Audrey West, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2009.
- "In the end, Zechariah's song is not simply a way to announce the birth of John the Baptist, but rather to proclaim God's faithfulness, God's salvation, and God's peace."
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Luke 1:68-79,
Alternative to Psalm reading, Advent 2C,
The Old Testament Readings: Weekly
Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
- "As one sits in darkness the light of the sun begins to spread across the landscape even before the sun rises and is visible. So in Advent we look forward to what is promised, the coming of the Lord in the birth of Jesus."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
-
Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Luke 1:68-79, Advent 2C. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
- "Mercy is one of Creation's intentions."
- Luke 1:68-79, Reign of Christ C, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
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Exegetical Notes
(John the Baptist)
by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
- "I believe that one of the great, unique features of Christianity is that it is a religion of God coming down to us, rather than most other religions where we have to raise ourselves up to a godly plane. Christianity is light shining in the darkness, which destroys the darkness. It is not the darkness trying to become light. It is being transformed by God's (de-)lightful presence among us."
- Commentary,
Luke 1:68-79, Rolf Jacobson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2012.
- 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).
- Boyce, James L., "For You Today a
Savior: The Lukan Infancy Narrative," Word & World, 2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Brown, Raymond E.,
"The Annunciation to Zechariah, the Birth of the Baptist, and the
Benedictus (Luke 1:5-25, 57-80)," Worship, 1988.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Dillon, Richard J.,
"The Benedictus in Micro- and Macrocontext," The Catholic Biblical
Quarterly, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - McKenzie, Alyce M.,
"Between Text and Sermon: Luke 1:68-79," Interpretation, 2001.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - McNicol, Allan J., "Rebuilding the
House of David: The Function of the Benedictus in Luke-Acts,"
Restoration Quarterly, 1998.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - O'Day, Gail R.,
"The Praise of New Beginnings: The Infancy Hymns in Luke," Journal
for Preachers, 1990.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Roschke, Ronald W.,
"Healing in Luke, Madagascar, and Elsewhere," Currents in Theology
and Mission, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Trible, Phyllis, "Meeting Mary through Luke,"
The
Living Pulpit, 2001.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Boyce, James L., "For You Today a
Savior: The Lukan Infancy Narrative," Word & World, 2007.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 26, 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," November 24, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Jeremiah 23:1-6 and The Herd Boy by Niki Daly, Colossians 1:11-20 and The Beautiful World that God Made by Rhonda Gowler Greene. 2010.
- "The Birth of John the Baptist," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
- Luke 1 & 2 Word Search Don Crownover's Bible Puzzles.
- The Christmas Story Crossword Puzzle, downloadable and interactive online, based on the NRSV Christmas stories from Matthew and Luke. Bruce Gillette, Limestone Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, DE.
- Drama:
- Graphics, Multimedia & Bulletin Materials:
- Free Public Domain Clipart for Church Bulletins: Luke 1, Mary, Church Bulletin Resources.
- Clip Art, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
- Commercial Site: "Mary's Song," video for Advent 3B based on Isaiah 7, Psalm 34, Psalm 138, Luke 1, Luke 2, and 1 Timothy 1, The Work of the People.
- Hymns and Music:
- “When Old Zechariah Saw What God Had Done,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette inspired Zechariah’s story and song. This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent text-related hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: MUELLER 11.11.11.11 (“Away in a Manger”).
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
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"Mary Heard
the Angel's Message," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette to the
tune of BEECHER 8.7.8.7D
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Luke 1:78. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- Poetry, Literature and Literary References:
- "Zechariah's Annunciation," Anglican Theological Review, 2004.
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