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Luke 2:41-52
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 | Reading the Text:
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
| Jesus at Twelve: New
Testament Parallels to the Works of Josephus. From G.J. Goldberg's Flavius Josephus Home Page. (Some of
these "parallels" are speculative.) |
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I.III.2,
I.XX.2, Adversus
Haereses,
Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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Chapter
XXVI, Against Praxeas,
Tertullian
(c. 213) |
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Chapter I, On
Modesty,
Tertullian
(c. 217) |
| Commentary on a Harmony of the
Evangelists, John Calvin, 1558:
Luke 2:40-47,
Luke 2:48-52. |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "All duties which we
owe to men, even though they are not to be neglected, so are they
(according to the position in life which God has set us) not to be
preferred before the glory of God." |
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| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
| "It is for the honour
of Christ that children should attend on public worship." |
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| From
Wesley's
Notes.
John Wesley
(1703-1791).
| "Not one word is said
of his disputing with them, but only of his asking and answering
questions, which was a very usual thing in these assemblies, and indeed
the very end of them. And if he was, with others, at the feet of these
teachers (where learners generally sat) he might be said to be in the
midst of them, as they sat on benches of a semicircular form, raised
above their hearers and disciples." |
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| "Christ
About His Father's Business," Luke 2:49, Charles H. Spurgeon, 1857. |
| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "In fact, the beauty of
Christ's example lies very much in His never at one stage of His life
anticipating the duties of another." |
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| From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "Jesus grew up among a
people seldom and only contemptuously named by the ancient classics, and
subjected at the time to the yoke of a foreign oppressor; in a remote
and conquered province of the Roman empire; in the darkest district of
Palestine; in a little country town of proverbial insignificance; in
poverty and manual labor; in the obscurity of a carpenter's shop; far
away from universities, academies, libraries, and literary or polished
society; without any help, as far as we know, except the parental care,
the daily wonders of nature, the Old Testament Scriptures, the weekly
Sabbath service of the synagogue at Nazareth (Luke
4:16), the annual festivities in the temple of Jerusalem (Luke
2:42), and the secret intercourse of his soul with God, his heavenly
Father.--Schaff." |
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| Comparative References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
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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: Christmas 1,"
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "Luke gives us an ideal
picture, but at least in doing so he retains a genuinely human Jesus
in a genuinely human context. It is this Jesus (and this kind of
Jesus, not one who dropped in complete from outer space) whom God
anoints to declare and live out the good news of liberation and
salvation." |
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"Afterword: The Lucan Texts for the Christmas Season," The Birth of
Jesus Never Saved Anyone: The Lucan Advent Texts, Marc Kolden,
Word & World: Theology for
Christian Ministry, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1991. |
|
Laterally Luke, by
Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia. |
| Exegetical
Notes by Brian
Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
| "Being the Son of God, being
about his father's business means facing temptation and being
servant to all in need. Perhaps in our text, it was the teachers in
the temple who where the ones in need." |
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Exegesis,
Christmas 1C, by
Richard Donovan at lectionary.org. |
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"Love and Rebellion: Youth Reflection on Luke 2:39-52," Worship Ways,
United Church of Christ, 2006. |
|
Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Luke 2:41-52. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
| "In
the midst of the usual there are opportunities to find something more
than we ever expected." |
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"Laying Foundations for Faith," study guide for
adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. |
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"Fear, Family and Christmas,"
Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. Gerry Pierse, C.Ss.R., from Sundays Into
Silence: Reflections on the Sunday Gospels in the Light of Christian
Meditation. Claretian Publications.
| "Just be still and know that God is
there within you and many of your fears will vanish. This will make you a
more sensitive and loving family member." |
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"Jesus: A Normal Teenager," Feast of Sto. Niño,
Fr. Gerry Pierse, C.Ss.R., from Sundays Into
Silence: Reflections on the Sunday Gospels in the Light of Christian
Meditation. Claretian Publications.
| "Very often we do not have listening in
a family because there is fear." |
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"The
Boy Jesus in the Temple," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
| Lectionary
Commentary and Preaching Paths (Christmas C1), by Dennis Bratcher,
at The Christian Resource Institute.
| "Since it is the first
Sunday after Christmas, and this is the first narrative after the birth
narratives in Luke, a valid question might be, "After Christmas,
What?" Where do we go after we have celebrated, after we have heard
angels sing and watched shepherds worship? Where do we go after the
wonder has faded and we have been plodding amid the ordinary
circumstances of life? Do we lose the sense of expectation, so that we
do not really anticipate this child to do anything out of the ordinary?" |
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"'Didn't You Know?'"
Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study
and activities.
| "Understanding
[GSN4907 sunesis] meant more than knowledge, it also meant, “to
run things together.” It was a term used symbolically of making two
headstrong horses pulling a chariot respond as if they were but one
animal." |
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"Stirrings of Divinity,"
Peter Storey, The Christian Century, 2000.
Religion Online.
| "If we struggle with Jesus’ being
'fully human and fully God,' it should not be surprising if the child
Jesus wrestled with his identity too." |
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| "How
Cross Parents Become Cross-ed Children," analysis and reflections by James
Squire, in Sabbatheology by The Crossings Community of St Louis,
Missouri.
| "Most of us, like Mary and Joseph, find Jesus hard to keep up with. We like
our life's patterns and rituals the way we have them. Call it our everyday rut. We want
things the way we have them, so that we know what to expect. Jesus, however, insists on
"disobeying" our wishes." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"The Childhood of Jesus," study guide for adults, Robert B.
Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Children," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. |
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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.):
| Chakoian, Karen,
"Between Text & Sermon, Luke 2:41-52," Interpretation, 1998. |
| Fiorenza, Elisabeth Schüssler,
"Expository Article: Luke 2:41-52," Interpretation, 1982. |
| Guthrie, Shirley C., Jr.,
"Jesus' Family and Ours," Journal for Preachers, 1987.
Sermon. |
| Jansen, John F.,
"An Exposition of Luke 2:41-52," Interpretation, 1976. |
| Meyer, Ben F., S.J.,
"'But Mary Kept All These Things...' (Luke 2:19, 51)," The Catholic
Biblical Quarterly, 1964. |
| Russell, Letty M.,
"God with Us," The Christian Century, 1991. |
| Storey, Peter,
"Stirrings of Divinity," The Christian Century, 2000. |
| Thyne, Patrick,
"Tell Me about Your Day," The Living Pulpit, 2003. |
| van der Horst, P.W.,
"Notes on the Aramaic Background of Luke 2:41-52," Journal for the
Study of the New Testament, 1980. |
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| Reviews:
| Chilton, Bruce, Rabbi Jesus: An
Intimate Biography. Doubleday, 2000.
Review by Deidre Good, Anglican Theological Review, 2003. |
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| Sermons:
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"Age 12 and
Not a Smart Aleck?"
"Age Twelve in the Temple," Pastor Edward F.
Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. |
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"Question Time," the
Rev. Sid Burgess, Day 1,
2000. |
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Father
Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
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| With Children:
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"Jesus
Grows Up," Illustrating the
Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets,
crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"Home Alone,"
Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com. |
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"Freddie's Left Behind," children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com. |
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"Jesus Is Lost in
Jerusalem," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"The Boy Jesus
Visits the Temple,"
children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian
Center. |
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| Drama:
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"Airplane," Bruce Lang, dramatix. |
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"Everyday Concerns," (scroll down) 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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"Jesus At Twelve," Michael English,
Milton Parish Church Drama Resources. |
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art, Luke
2:42, Luke
2:49, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
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Luke 2:41-52,
Luke 2:41-51, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian
Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for
free.") |
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Luke 2:41-52 at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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Clip Art, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission
Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. |
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Gone
Missing, Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net. Check for printing
permissions at right-hand side of destination page. |
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Jesus Visits Jerusalem,
Henry Martin, sermons4kids.com. |
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Boy Jesus in Temple, Clip Art,
Anglican Diocese of Dunedin, New Zealand. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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| Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's
Art Index:
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| Movies scenes with the following themes,
listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
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| Literary References online:
| "Temple,"
from La Corona by John Donne (1572-1631). |
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