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Luke 21:5-19
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• 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, exposition & sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
  • "Temple and Jesus," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
  • Comparative texts about New Covenant Eschatology and Apocalyptic Speculation from  Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, Targum, proto-Kabbala, Mishnah, Babylonian Talmud, and Midrash. At Rutgers University, Mahlon H. Smith's Into His Own: Perspective on the World of Jesus.
  • IV.33 (The Marcionite Interpretation of God and Mammon), IV.39 (Concerning Those Who Come in the Name of Christ), Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
  • V.1 (Introduction), Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
  • Epistle LXXVI (Cyprian to Nemesianus) -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 255)
  • Deposition of Arius, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 321-322.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "This will be the result of your troubles and afflictions: they will be witnesses both before God and man of the treacherous and cruel dealing of your enemies, as well as of your steadfastness: A noble saying, that the afflictions of the godly and holy men pertain to the witness of the truth."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
    • "Though spiritual judgements are the most common in gospel times, yet God makes use of temporal judgments also."
  • From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
    • "Be calm and serene, masters of yourselves, and superior to all irrational and disquieting passions. By keeping the government of your spirits, you will both avoid much misery, and guard the better against all dangers."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "You shall be in the Father's hand, saved, even if put to death, gaining eternally by suffering."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Luke 21:5-19, Gilberto Ruiz, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
    • "Whenever a disaster strikes, it doesn't take long for some prominent Christians to blame it on the secularization or moral permissiveness of society."
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
  • "Saying What We See," Karoline Lewis,Working Preacher, 2016.
  • Lectionary Greek Rob Myallis, 2016.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
  • "Hope amidst Doom and Gloom," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • Commentary, Luke 21:5-19 | Timothy Brooks | Pastor, South Portland Church of the Nazarene | A Plain Account, 2016
    • "Our reading of this - especially in light of preachers looking for stewardship source material - is to praise this woman for sacrificial giving. We think of our own offering plates, and testimonies of sacrificial giving where God blessed the giver, and assume she was giving out of her heart. This may be true, but there is also another way to see this text."
  • Commentary, Luke 21:5-19, Richard Swanson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
    • "...the Temple was beautiful because Herod, that Roman stooge who styled himself as King of the Jews, had spent massive amounts of money making it beautiful...."
  • "A Public Works Project," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
    • "Given Jesus' promise of protection and confidence even during the most trying of situations, what is keeping us from imagining that through our worship and preaching God is at work fashioning and forming us as a public works project for the communities that surround us."
  • "Jesus, Poor Veterans and the Grass that Suffers," Billy Honor, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
    • " Jesus is correct that the most viable option for the people that suffer like the grass under the feet of the fighting elephants of political dysfunction, corporate greed, geopolitical conflict, and social indifference is to find a way to endure and stand firm."
  • "How Not to Prepare for Catastrophe," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • "No Preparation Needed?" Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
    • "The best way to prepare for calamity that could happen at any time is to always be looking for Christ in every person and circumstance."
  • "By Your Endurance," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2013.
    • "Jesus tells his friends, Don't anchor your faith in the beauty of the temple, but in your ability to endure evil, without flinching, and without looking away."
  • "The Sky Is Falling! Everything Is Fine!" Danielle Shroyer, The Hardest Question, 2013.
    • "This is resolve, Jesus-style."
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +26, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • "Why Perseverance Matters," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Rejoice and Endure," David Sellery, 2013.
  • Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis, 2010.
  • "Falling Temples," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
    • "Do you hear Jesus' words today as meant for us universally or cosmically, individually, or both/and?"
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
  • "Prescribing Faith in the Holy," Nancy Mairs, Upper Room Books, 2013.
  • Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
  • A Wonderfully Ancient and Eternal Place, Andrew Prior, 2013.
  • Commentary, Luke 21:5-19, David Tiede, Pentecost +25, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
    • "Jesus never promised it would be easy to follow him."
  • Luke 21:5-19, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Pentecost 24C, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "First Thoughts on Year C Gospel Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 26, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Trust in God has profoundly personal implications. It also has important political, social and religious ramifications."
  • Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
    • "How does one preach apocalyptic literature to people who are not suffering? Do we have to convince them that they are suffering for this literature to make sense?"
  • The Destruction of the Temple Foretold, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
    • "The text has nothing to do with predictions of the future, and any interpretation which treats it so is fatally flawed from the start.  Luke was not written primarily for 21st-century Christians anxious about the future.  It was written for a beleaguered and persecuted minority under the thumb of Rome."
  • Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours, Luke 21:5-19, David Ewart, 2010.
    • "Jesus doesn't promise us an easy life. Instead, he tells us the truth. And he promises us that the truth will set us free. I wonder how the words of today's passage have been true and freeing for us?"
  • Things to Admire, Russell Rathbun, The Hardest Question, 2010.
    • "What does the widow?s gift have to do with the sacrifice of Jesus?"
  • Laterally Luke, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
  • "A Time to Bear Witness," The Politics of God: The Way to the Cross, Eugene C. Kreider, Texts in Context, Word & World, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1986.
    • "The religious leadership of the people of God bring upon themselves the destruction they are trying to avert..."
  • Wellspring of the Gospel, Ordinary 33, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
    • "When have you been faced with trials - and known that the only thing you could do was to endure them?"
  • "Appearance over Content?" Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
    • "How important are appearances to other? How important are appearances to you?"
  • "Troubles and Persecution," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
  • "Jerusalem in the Last Days," a study from the Biblical Studies Foundation.
  • "Olivet Discourse," wikipedia.
  • Jerusalem Temple Warning Inscription at K.C. Hanson and Douglas Oakman's excellent site Palestine in the Time of Jesus: Social Structures and Social Conflicts.
  • The Herodian Temple (photo of the temple model at the Holyland Hotel, taken by K.C. Hanson), at K.C. Hanson and Douglas Oakman's excellent site Palestine in the Time of Jesus: Social Structures and Social Conflicts.
• 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).
  • Bondi, Roberta, "One Plot at a Time," The Christian Century, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Brueggemann, Walter, "The Terrible Ungluing," The Christian Century, 1992.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Duke, Paul D., "Ruined Temples," The Christian Century, 1995.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Johnson, Stephen C., "The 'Future' of Preaching: Apocalyptic Eschatology and Christian Proclamation," Restoration Quarterly, 2007.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • King, Michael A., "Now and Then," The Christian Century, 2007.
      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
  • Lueking, F. Dean, "Gaining One's Soul," The Christian Century, 1998.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Walvoord, John F., "Christ's Olivet Discourse on the Time of the End: Prophecies Fulfilled in the Present Age," Bibliotheca Sacra, 1971.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Willimon, William, "The Things That Make for Peace," The Christian Century, 1987.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Sermons:
  • "Words and a Wisdom," the Rev. Amy Gearhart, Day 1, 2013.
  • "All Will Be Thrown Down," the Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Day1, 2010.
  • "Coming Soon," Jeremy Troxler, Luke 21:7-8, 25-38 Faith & Leadership, Duke Divinity, 2010.
  • Goettinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors:
    • "Reading the Signs," 18 November 2007, Luke Bouman
    • The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, 14 November 2004, Walter W. Harms
  • "Futurologists and their Vision for the Future," Edward Markquart, Sermons from Seattle.
  • Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily
    • Ordinary 33, 2010
    • Ordinary 33, 2007
    • Ordinary 33, 2001
    • Ordinary 33, 1998
• With Children:
  • "Two Girls Prepare," children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com.
  • "When I Am Afraid," children's sermon, coloring page, word search. Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons 4 Kids.
• Drama:
  • "Greener Pastures," Eric Stapleton, dramatix.
  • "The Fire and the Flood," Glenn Hascall, dramatix.
  • "Persecution," Melissa Denny, dramatix.
  • "The Persecutor," David Marriott," dramatix.
  • "Sanctuary," Richard G. Huxley, dramatix.
  • "Taking Notes," Joanne Miller, dramatix.
  • "The Missions Drama," Matthew Pole, Christian Drama and Mime.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Commercial Site: Rumors of War, Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
  • Clip Art, Luke 21:9, Luke 21:15, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 21:5-19, Luke 21:5-19 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Luke 21:12-19, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
  • Luke 21:5-19 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
• 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 28C/Ordinary 33C
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Luke

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