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Luke
21:25-36
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
| 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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"Jesus' Apocalyptic Return,"
"The Unknown Time,"
"Within This Generation," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of
the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C.
Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation. |
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IV.XXXVI.3 (Prophets sent from same Father who sent Son),
IV.XXXVII.3 (Free Will),
Adversus Haereses,
Irenaeus
of Lyons. (c. 180) |
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IV.39
(Concerning Those Who Come in the Name of Christ), Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 210) |
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Chapter
XXII (When the Resurrection Occurs), On the Resurrection of the Flesh,
Tertullian
(c. 211) |
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On the
Mortality --
Cyprian of
Carthage (c. 252) |
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"The Nearness of
the Kingdom," Luke 21:31,
Meister Eckhart. |
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"Christ's Second Coming," Martin Luther, c. 1522. |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "We must be sober and watchful
both day and night for the Lord's coming, so that we are not taken
unexpectedly." |
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| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
| "When he comes to judge the
world, he will redeem all that are his from their troubles." |
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| From
Wesley's
Notes.
John Wesley
(1703-1791).
| "That ye may be counted
worthy - This word sometimes signifies an honour conferred on a
person, as when the apostles are said to be counted worthy to suffer
shame for Christ, Acts 5:41. Sometimes meet or
becoming: as when John the Baptist exhorts, to bring fruits worthy
of repentance." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "Though the grandeur of this
language carries the mind over the head of all periods but that of
Christ's second coming, nearly every expression will be found used
of the Lord's coming in terrible national judgments, as of Babylon,
&c.; and from Lu 21:28, 32, it seems undeniable that its immediate
reference was to the destruction of Jerusalem, though its ultimate
reference beyond doubt is to Christ's final coming." |
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| From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891. |
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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: Advent 1,"
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "We may not be weighed down
with drunkenness and debauchery, but our self indulgence and the
vested interest in sustaining our lifestyles at the expense of
peoples trapped in poverty lives itself out in equal
irresponsibility - both locally and on a global scale. Our praying
may be less for our own survival (21:36) and more for the survival
of all." |
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"Eschatological Discourse,"
Gospel Analysis, Sermons from
Seattle,
Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. Detailed background and exegesis. |
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"The First Sunday in Advent: Luke 21:25-36," The Birth of Jesus Never
Saved Anyone: The Lucan Advent Texts, Marc Kolden,
Word & World: Theology for
Christian Ministry, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1991. |
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"The First Sunday in Advent: Luke 21:25-36," Promises, Promises, Gracia
Grindal,
Word & World: Theology for
Christian Ministry, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1988. |
| Exegetical
Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks
Christian Resources.
| "Apocalyptic literature is
written primarily to give hope and assurance to people in the midst
of suffering. So should our preaching on this text." |
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Exegesis,
Advent 1C, by
Richard Donovan at lectionary.org.
| "Jesus has instructed us regarding the
signs for which we are to watch, and has told us the meaning of those
signs. Now he warns us to keep ourselves ready." |
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Laterally Luke, by
Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia. |
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Kairos Co-Motion Lectionary Dialogue,
Luke 21:25-36, Advent 1C, Wesley White. Progressive
Christian perspective. |
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"The Hope that Gives Life," Advent 1, Fr. Gerry Pierse, C.Ss.R., from Sundays Into
Silence: Reflections on the Sunday Gospels in the Light of Christian
Meditation. Claretian Publications.
| "Today's gospel story calls on us to do
two things that can be very hard to hold together: to be realistic about
how the world is going and at the same time not to lose hope in the
future." |
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"Great Anticipation,"
Larry Broding's
Word-Sunday.Com: A
Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's
Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
| "What do you look forward to this Christmas? What do
you dread this holiday season? Why?" |
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"Between Two Advents: In the Interim," Cornelius
Plantinga, Jr. The Christian Century, 2000. At Religion Online.
| "The hardest part is simple
faithfulness in our work and in our attitudes -- the kind of faithfulness
that shows we are being drawn forward by the magnet force of the kingdom
of God." |
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"Redemption Draws Near," James F. Kay, The Christian Century,
1997.
| "...the message
of Advent is that we can never take our own projections more seriously
than God's promises. When we least expect it and when there is no evidence
for it, God's power comes into this godless world in ways the world itself
could never predict or foresee." |
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"Take
Heed to Yourselves," William Willimon, The Christian Century,
1986. At
Religion Online.
| "Jesus says that for us all
there will be a day when there is no tomorrow. The invitation comes,
the door opens, the word is spoken, and it is time." |
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"Apocalypse Now?" Walter Wink, The Christian Century, 2001. At
Religion Online.
| "Eschatology is concerned about the
goal of humanity and the world; apocalyptic is consumed with the actual
end of the planet earth as it is presently constituted." |
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"Your
Liberation Is Near," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
| "Signs of the End
Times," analysis and reflections by Robin Morgan, in Sabbatheology by The
Crossings Community of St Louis, Missouri.
| "Life in these times can be so
overwhelming and any hope of remedy so distant that we just don't want to get up again. We
are not only getting weary-eyed. We just don't have the heart anymore to stand against the
pressures." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"Olivet Discourse," wikipedia. |
| Fireweed, a link sent by Peter Haynes, who says:
| "Jesus speaks of the fig tree in Luke 21:29f. The summer I
lived in
Alaska, I learned of the fireweed which, by the progression of its
blossoming, indicates the movement of the season. This site includes a
picture with a brief description of this aspect of the fireweed." |
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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.):
| Achtemeier, Elizabeth,
"Luke 21:25-36, Between Text and Sermon," Interpretation, 1994. |
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Advent, issue focus for Interpretation 6.4, 1997. |
| Brown, Schuyler,
"The Matthean Apocalypse," Journal for the Study of the New Testament,
1979. (Contains information about Luke's apocalypse, and how it differs from
Matthew and Mark.) |
| González, Catherine Gunsalus,
"Preaching
the Advent Lectionary," Journal for Preachers, 2003. (Year C) |
| Grindal, Gracia,
"Promises, Promises," Word & World, 1988. |
| Howard-Brook, Wes,
"Living Covenant in the Midst of Empire: John's Apocalyptic Vision,"
The Living Pulpit, 2000. (Specific to the book of Revelation, but
contains helpful understanding of apocalyptic relevant to this text.) |
| Janzen, J. Gerald,
"Church-and-Messiah: A Dyad," The Living Pulpit, 2000. |
| Johnson, Abby Arthur,
"Keep Your Lamps Burning: Advent in the Arctic," Theology Today,
1985. |
| Johnson, Stephen C., "The 'Future' of Preaching:
Apocalyptic Eschatology and Christian Proclamation," Restoration
Quarterly, 2007.
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| Kay, James F.,
"Redemption Draws Near," The Christian Century, 1997. |
| Koessler, John,
"Come Lord Jesus -- But Not Too Soon," The Christian Century,
2005. |
| Kolden, Marc,
"The Birth of Jesus Never Saved Anyone: The Lucan Advent Texts," Word
& World, 1991. |
| Long, Thomas G.,
"Imagine There's No Heaven: The Loss of Eschatology in American Preaching,"
Journal for Preachers, 2006. |
| Lowry, James S.,
"Introducing the Luke Cycle: Advent Preaching for Year C," Journal
for Preachers, 1997. |
| McDaniel, Judith M.,
"Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room," The Living Pulpit, 1997. |
| Morris, John C.,
"Anticipation," The Christian Century, 2000. |
| Otey, Rush,
"Gospel Fragments for Advent," Journal for Preachers, 2000. |
| Plantinga, Cornelius, Jr.,
"Between Two Advents: In the Interim," The Christian Century,
2000. |
| Powell, Mark Allan, "Echoes of Jonah
in the New Testament," Word & World, 2007.
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| Russell, Letty M.,
"Advent Shock," The Christian Century, 1991. |
| Sayles, Guy,
"Preaching Advent Hope While Millions Are Reading the Left Behind
Series," Journal for Preachers, 2004. |
| Siciliano, Jude, O.P.,
"Advent: The Coming of Christ and His Justice," The Living Pulpit,
1997. |
| Sparks, O. Benjamin,
"On Earth Peace, Goodwill: Preaching on Peace During Advent and Christmas,"
Journal for Preachers, 1982. |
| Willimon, William,
"Take Heed to Yourselves," The Christian Century, 1986. |
| Wink, Walter,
"Apocalypse Now? Threats to Survival," The Christian Century,
2001. |
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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First Sunday of Advent, Timothy J.
Hoyer,
"Signs," Luke Bouman,
3 December
2006, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"A God's
Eye View," the Rev. Dr. Susan Andrews,
Day 1, 2003. |
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"Suddenly,"
"Wake Up!
Don't Fall Asleep,"
"Coming,
Advent and Adventure,"
"Futurologists and their Vision for the Future," Edward Markquart,
Sermons from Seattle. |
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"Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending,"
Dean William Willimon, Duke University Chapel Sermon Archive,
1997. |
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"Signs of the
Times," John Jewell, 2000. |
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Father
Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
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