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Luke
21:25-36

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bulletReading the Text:
bullet NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
bulletThe Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
bulletThe Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
bulletThe World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition & sermons.
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bulletThe Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
bulletComparative 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.
bullet "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.
bullet IV.XXXVI.3 (Prophets sent from same Father who sent Son), IV.XXXVII.3 (Free Will), Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
bullet IV.39 (Concerning Those Who Come in the Name of Christ), Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
bullet Chapter XXII (When the Resurrection Occurs), On the Resurrection of the Flesh Tertullian (c. 211)
bullet On the Mortality -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
bullet "The Nearness of the Kingdom," Luke 21:31, Meister Eckhart.
bullet "An Exhortation to Bear with the Weak," Luke 21:25-36, Martin Luther, c. 1521.
bullet "Christ's Second Coming," Martin Luther, c. 1522.
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bullet"We must be sober and watchful both day and night for the Lord's coming, so that we are not taken unexpectedly."
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
bullet"When he comes to judge the world, he will redeem all that are his from their troubles."
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
bullet"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."
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bullet"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."
bulletFrom The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet "First Thoughts on Year C Gospel Passages in the Lectionary: Advent 1," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"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."
bullet "Eschatological Discourse," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
bullet "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.
bullet "The First Sunday in Advent: Luke 21:25-36," Promises, Promises, Gracia Grindal, Word & World: Theology for Christian Ministry, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1988.
bulletExegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
bullet"Apocalyptic literature is written primarily to give hope and assurance to people in the midst of suffering. So should our preaching on this text."
bullet Laterally Luke, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
bullet Kairos Co-Motion Lectionary Dialogue, Luke 21:25-36, Advent 1C, Wesley White. Progressive Christian perspective.
bullet "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.
bullet"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."
bullet "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.
bullet"What do you look forward to this Christmas? What do you dread this holiday season? Why?"
bullet "Between Two Advents: In the Interim," Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. The Christian Century, 2000. At Religion Online.
bullet"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."
bullet "Redemption Draws Near," James F. Kay, The Christian Century, 1997.
bullet"...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."
bullet "Take Heed to Yourselves," William Willimon, The Christian Century, 1986. At Religion Online.
bullet"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."
bullet "Apocalypse Now?" Walter Wink, The Christian Century, 2001. At Religion Online.
bullet"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."
bullet "Your Liberation Is Near," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet "Olivet Discourse," wikipedia.
bulletFireweed, a link sent by Peter Haynes, who says:
bullet"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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bulletAchtemeier, Elizabeth, "Luke 21:25-36, Between Text and Sermon," Interpretation, 1994.
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bulletBrown, 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.)
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bulletGonzález, Catherine Gunsalus, "Preaching the Advent Lectionary," Journal for Preachers, 2003. (Year C)
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bulletGrindal, Gracia, "Promises, Promises," Word & World, 1988.
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bulletHoward-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.)
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bulletJanzen, J. Gerald, "Church-and-Messiah: A Dyad," The Living Pulpit, 2000.
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bulletJohnson, Abby Arthur, "Keep Your Lamps Burning: Advent in the Arctic," Theology Today, 1985.
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bulletJohnson, Stephen C., "The 'Future' of Preaching: Apocalyptic Eschatology and Christian Proclamation," Restoration Quarterly, 2007.
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bulletKay, James F., "Redemption Draws Near," The Christian Century, 1997.
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bulletKoessler, John, "Come Lord Jesus -- But Not Too Soon," The Christian Century, 2005.
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bulletKolden, Marc, "The Birth of Jesus Never Saved Anyone: The Lucan Advent Texts," Word & World, 1991.
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bulletLong, Thomas G., "Imagine There's No Heaven: The Loss of Eschatology in American Preaching," Journal for Preachers, 2006.
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bulletLowry, James S., "Introducing the Luke Cycle: Advent Preaching for Year C," Journal for Preachers, 1997.
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bulletMcDaniel, Judith M., "Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room," The Living Pulpit, 1997.
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bulletMorris, John C., "Anticipation," The Christian Century, 2000.
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bulletOtey, Rush, "Gospel Fragments for Advent," Journal for Preachers, 2000.
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bulletPlantinga, Cornelius, Jr., "Between Two Advents: In the Interim," The Christian Century, 2000.
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bulletPowell, Mark Allan, "Echoes of Jonah in the New Testament," Word & World, 2007.
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bulletRussell, Letty M., "Advent Shock," The Christian Century, 1991.
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bulletSayles, Guy, "Preaching Advent Hope While Millions Are Reading the Left Behind Series," Journal for Preachers, 2004.
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bulletSiciliano, Jude, O.P., "Advent: The Coming of Christ and His Justice," The Living Pulpit, 1997.
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bulletSparks, O. Benjamin, "On Earth Peace, Goodwill: Preaching on Peace During Advent and Christmas," Journal for Preachers, 1982.
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bulletWillimon, William, "Take Heed to Yourselves," The Christian Century, 1986.
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bulletWink, Walter, "Apocalypse Now? Threats to Survival," The Christian Century, 2001.
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bulletReviews:
bulletSermons:
bullet 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.
bullet "A God's Eye View," the Rev. Dr. Susan Andrews, Day 1, 2003.
bullet "Suddenly," "Wake Up! Don't Fall Asleep," "Coming, Advent and Adventure," "Futurologists and their Vision for the Future," Edward Markquart, Sermons from Seattle.
bullet "Signs of the Times," John Jewell, 2000.
bullet Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
bullet Advent 1, 2006
bulletAdvent 1, 2003
bulletAdvent 1, 2000 (Dr. Mary G. Durkin)
bulletWith Children:
bullet "Sarah Anticipates Christmas Lights," children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com.
bullet "Waiting and Watching," children's sermon, coloring page. Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons 4 Kids.
bulletDrama:
bullet "Building for the Present," Tom Woodley, dramatix.
bulletGraphics & Bulletin Materials:
bullet Clip Art Images: Luke 21:25-36, Luke 21:25-36 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Luke 21:25-36 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
bullet Luke 21:29-33, Luke 21:34-36, Luke 21:25-36, Luke 21:29-33, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
bullet Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Luke 21:27. The Cyber Hymnal.
bullet Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
bulletAt Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
bullet Hail Him the King of Glory
bullet "There Is a Mighty Question," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette,  ANGEL'S STORY 7.6.7.6.
bulletFine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
bulletMovies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
bulletApocalyptic
bulletEndurance/Perseverance
bulletPersecution/Martyrdom
bulletHope/Hopelessness
bulletJudgment
bullet Find Worship Resources & Suggested Other Readings for use with this text:
bullet Advent 1C
bulletStudy Links and Resources for the Book of Luke