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Luke 21:5-19
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
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"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. |
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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) |
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V.1
(Introduction), Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 212) |
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Epistle LXXVI
(Cyprian to Nemesianus)
--
Cyprian of Carthage (c.
255) |
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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." |
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| 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." |
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| 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." |
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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.
| "You shall be in the Father's hand,
saved, even if put to death, gaining eternally by suffering." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
| Luke 21:5-19,
Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Pentecost 24C, Chris
Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal. |
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"First
Thoughts on Year C Gospel Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 25,
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "Trust in God has profoundly personal
implications. It also has important political, social and religious
ramifications." |
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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?" |
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"Messianic Ministers," Blogging Toward Sunday,
Michael Pasquarello III,
Theolog:
The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
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"Jesus calls us to “remember the future”—the communion of holy love
we have been called to share with the whole company of saints. It is
his words that strengthen us to be patient, hopeful and fruitful,
orienting our vision towards God’s kingdom as the fulfillment of not
only the church but of the whole creation." |
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Laterally Luke, by
Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia. |
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Exegesis,
Proper 28C, by
Richard Donovan at lectionary.org.
| "In any event,
persecution provides opportunity for endurance, witnessing, and
salvation." |
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"One
Plot at a Time," Roberta C. Bondi, The Christian Century,
2004.
| "It is tempting to think that nothing really is
done for anybody by seemingly small, everyday things when the
problems are so systemic. As my teachers remind me, however, the
truth is just the opposite: without the little things, there are no
big changes." |
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"Ruined Temples," Paul D. Duke, The Christian Century, 1995.
| "Before the Apocalypse comes "apocalypse now," again
and again. The end of the world revisits us over and over. Every crisis
trembles with the final Crisis. Every ending rehearses the End." |
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"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..." |
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"An
Opportunity for Your Testimony,"
Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study
and activities.
| "How
do we tell when bureaucracy, ritual, and buildings become more
important than ministry?" |
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"Do Not Be Deceived," Ordinary 32,
Fr. Gerry Pierse, C.Ss.R., from Sundays Into
Silence: Reflections on the Sunday Gospels in the Light of Christian
Meditation. Claretian Publications.
| "A healthy group will not use threat or
fear. If it teaches a loving God, there will be no place for fear. An
overemphasis on money also rings a warning bell." |
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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?" |
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"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?" |
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"The
Things that Make for Peace," William
Willimon, The Christian Century, 1987. At Religion Online.
| "There can be no better work
for us than -- in our own way, in our own place -- to testify to the
fact that God rules the world; nations do not." |
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| "Not Losing the
Hairs on your Head," analysis and reflections by Mike Hoy, in Sabbatheology
by The Crossings Community of St. Louis, Missouri.
| "While there is no stopping the
events that are to take place, there is One who joins us in their midst, and thereby
trumps their deadly consequences." |
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"Troubles and Persecution,"
Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
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"Gaining
One's Soul," F. Dean Leuking. Commentary from The Christian
Century, November, 1998. At Religion Online.
| "It is not stoic determination
that gets us "gain of soul," but faithful reliance on his
promise of grace sufficient in weakness, a grace that works in
everything for the gain of the soul." |
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| "Jerusalem
in the Last Days," a study from the
Biblical
Studies Foundation. |
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"Reading the
Times," Expository Essay, Dr.
William R. Long.
| "We can't fully
separate the interpretive from the apocalyptic message of the
passage." |
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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.):
| Bondi, Roberta, "One Plot at a Time,"
The Christian Century, 2004.
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| Brueggemann, Walter, "The Terrible
Ungluing," The Christian Century, 1992.
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| Duke, Paul D., "Ruined Temples," The Christian
Century, 1995.
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| Johnson, Stephen C., "The 'Future' of Preaching:
Apocalyptic Eschatology and Christian Proclamation," Restoration
Quarterly, 2007.
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| Kreider, Eugene C., "The Politics of God: The Way to
the Cross," Word & World, 1986.
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| Lueking, F. Dean, "Gaining One's Soul," The
Christian Century, 1998.
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| Walvoord, John F., "Christ's Olivet Discourse on the
Time of the End: Prophecies Fulfilled in the Present Age,"
Bibliotheca Sacra, 1971.
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| Willimon, William, "The Things That Make for Peace,"
The Christian Century, 1987.
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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Goettinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors:
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"Futurologists and their Vision for the Future," Edward Markquart,
Sermons from Seattle. |
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"A View from the
Future," John Jewell, 1998. |
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"Sermon for Proper 33," L. Gregory Bloomquist, Saint Paul University,
Ottawa. |
| Father
Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and
Homily
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| With Children:
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| Drama:
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"Greener
Pastures," Eric Stapleton, dramatix. |
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"The Fire
and the Flood," Glenn Hascall, dramatix. |
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"Persecution," Melissa Denny, dramatix. |
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"The Persecutor,"
David Marriott," dramatix. |
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"Sanctuary,"
Richard G. Huxley, dramatix. |
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"Taking Notes,"
Joanne Miller, dramatix. |
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"The Missions
Drama," Matthew
Pole, Christian Drama and Mime. |
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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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. |
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Luke 21:12-19, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora,
Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use
these for free.") |
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Luke 21:5-19 at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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