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Luke
24:44-53
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
| The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
| "The
Victor," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities
of Spirit. |
| Comparative texts about Baptism:
Water & Spirit from DSS, Josephus, Babylonian Talmud. At
(Rutgers University Dept of Religion) Mahlon H. Smith's Into His Own: Perspective on the
World of Jesus companion to the historical study of Christian texts. |
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"The Promised Spirit," 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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III.XVI.5,
IV.XXVI.1,
Adversus Haereses,
Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180) |
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Chapter V,
Chapter VIII,
Adversus Judaeos,
Tertullian (c. 198) |
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II.1,
Paedagogus,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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IV.43,
Against Marcion,
Tertullian (c. 210) |
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Chapter XXVI,
Against Praxeas,
Tertullian (c. 213) |
| From the
Geneva Notes.
 | "The preaching of the
gospel, which was promised to the prophets, and performed in his time, is committed unto
the apostles, the sum of which is repentance and remission of sins." |
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| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
| "Christ by his Spirit works on the minds of men. Even good men need to have
their understandings opened." |
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Section IX,
Evidences of the Christian Religion,
Joseph Addison,
c. 1715. |
| From
Wesley's
Notes.
John Wesley
(1703-1791).
| "Beginning at Jerusalem - This was appointed most graciously and wisely:
graciously, as it encouraged the, greatest sinners to repent, when they saw that even the
murderers of Christ were not excepted from mercy." |
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| "Christ's
First and Last Subject," Luke 24:47; Matthew 4:17, Charles H. Spurgeon,
1860. |
| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "Incarnate Love, Crucified Love, Risen Love, now on the wing for heaven,
waiting only those odorous gales which were to waft Him to the skies, goes away in
benedictions, that in the character of Glorified, Enthroned Love, He might continue His
benedictions, but in yet higher form, until He come again!" |
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| "Beginning
at Jerusalem: Luke 24:47," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1883.
| "'Beginning at Jerusalem,' must surely mean begin at home." |
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| From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "The last act of the Savior upon
the earth was a blessing." |
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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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Lectionary
Commentary and Preaching Paths (Easter C7), by Dennis Bratcher, at The
Christian Resource Institute.
| "The mission of the church
here is nothing less than to go into the world as God’s people,
and proclaim a subversive, transforming message about a suffering
God who calls anyone without discrimination to respond." |
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"The Eighth Day," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. |
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"Above and Beyond," Lawrence Wood, The Christian Century, 2003.
| "It's a feeling of mixed joy and grief,
of doubt and near certainty. The ascension marks the moment when we pass
from Jesus' time into our own." |
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"You
Are Witnesses of These Things," Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study
and activities.
| "Here is the last statement of Luke.
The disciples rush out to all ethnic groups, clothed in the power of
Jesus Christ, to offer God’s forgiveness and blessing wherever they go.
Every day of my life should bring me one step closer to living like
that." |
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"Christ Has
Fulfilled the Scriptures," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
| "The Inspiration
for Christian Witness," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com:
A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's
Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
| "How have other Christians
inspired you? Has their inspiration ever caused you to thank
God?" |
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| Articles & Background:
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"Great Commission,"
"Ascension of
Jesus," wikipedia. |
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"Rethinking
the Great Commission," Mortimer Arias,
Iliff School of Theology, Theology Today, 1991.
| "It is to our churches, and to
us as we are, that the Great Commission is entrusted today. It is up
to us to receive it and be faithful to it. We count with the promise
of the last mandate: "I am with you always, to the end of the
age."" |
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| "Repentance
and Forgiveness," David R. Blumenthal, Cross Currents.
| "Teshuvá is the key concept in the rabbinic view of sin,
repentance, and forgiveness. The tradition is not of one mind on the steps one must take
to repent of one's sins. However, almost all agree that repentance requires five elements:
recognition of one's sins as sins (hakarát ha-chét'), remorse (charatá),
desisting from sin (azivát ha-chét'), restitution where possible (peira'ón),
and confession (vidúi)." |
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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.):
| Hamm, Dennis, S.J.,
"The Tamid Service in Luke-Acts: The Cultic Background behind Luke's
Theology of Worship," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2003. |
| Johnson, Andy,
"Our God Reigns: The Body of the Risen Lord in Luke 24," Word &
World, 2002. |
| Lee, Mark,
"An Evangelical Dialogue on Luke, Salvation, and Spirit Baptism,"
Pneuma, 2004. |
| Moore, Thomas S.,
"The Lucan Great Commission and the Isaianic Servant," Bibliotheca
Sacra, 1997. |
| Plevnik,
Joseph,
"The Eyewitnesses of the Risen Jesus in Luke 24," The
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1987. |
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Prince, Deborah Thompson, "The 'Ghost' of Jesus: Luke 24 in Light of
Ancient Narratives of Post-Mortem Apparitions," Journal for the Study of
the New Testament, 2007.
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PDF |
| Russell, Keith A.,
"At One with the Power: Reflections on the
Lectionary Readings for May,"
The Living Pulpit, 2007. (See also
"Atonement," issue focus of The Living Pulpit, 16.2, 2007.)
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| Schmemann, Fr Alexander,
"The Proclamation of Joy: An Orthodox View," The Living Pulpit,
1996. (see
Joy issue focus of The Living Pulpit 5.4, 1996.) |
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"An Encounter with Joy," Philip
McAlister, Preacher's Magazine, 2006. |
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"More Questions than Answers," Ascension - 5 May 2005, Luke Bouman, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"Who's In Charge?"
John Jewell, 2000. |
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"Sent Forth by God's
Blessing," the Rev. Rosemary Brown, Day 1, 2002. |
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| With Children:
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"The Second
Coming,"
Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons),
coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"Mission
Possible,"
Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. |
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"'I told you so!' Jackie said,"
children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com. |
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"The Disciples Look
Up into Heaven," Sunday School Lessons:
Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"The Ascension,"
children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian
Center. |
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| Drama:
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"High above the Clouds,"
from
A Certain Jesus by
Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical
dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications. |
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