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Luke
9:51-62
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
| Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of
Spirit:
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| Samaritans: 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.VIII.3, Adversus
Haereses,
Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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Chapter
XII, On Baptism,
Tertullian
(c. 198) |
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I.3,
III.4,
VII.16, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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Chapter
III, On Patience,
Tertullian
(c. 202) |
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IV.23, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 210) |
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Chapter XII,
Chapter XVIII,
On Idolatry,
Tertullian (c.
211) |
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Chapter
VII, On Monogamy,
Tertullian
(c. 215) |
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Chapter VI, On
Modesty,
Tertullian
(c. 217) |
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Epistle VII
--
Cyprian of Carthage (c.
250) |
| Commentary on a Harmony of the
Evangelists, John Calvin, 1558:
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| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "The calling of God ought to
be preferred without any question, before all duties that we owe to
men." |
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| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
| "It is easy for us to say,
Come, see our zeal for the Lord! and to think we are very faithful
in his cause, when we are seeking our own objects, and even doing
harm instead of good to others." |
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| From
Wesley's
Notes.
John Wesley
(1703-1791).
| "Suffer me first to bid
them farewell that are in my house - As Elisha did after Elijah
had called him from the plough, 1Kings 19:19; to which
our Lord's answer seems to allude." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "As ploughing requires an eye
intent on the furrow to be made, and is marred the instant one turns
about, so will they come short of salvation who prosecute the work
of God with a distracted attention, a divided heart. Though the
reference seems chiefly to ministers, the application is
general." |
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| From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "The plowman must look ahead
instead of back. So, too, of the Christian. The Savior's words were
suggested by a request of one to go home for a farewell before
following him. In thousands of instances it has been shown that the
convert who goes to confer with unbelieving relatives before the
final step is likely to part with Christ instead. Heathen, ready to
be baptized, who go home for a final farewell before the step, are
likely to be persuaded not to take it, so missionaries tell
us." |
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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," Pentecost +5,
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "Churches have often reinforced the
values which have prevented people from growing up. It is not just a
therapeutic issue for individuals - and that alone is worth a sermon about
liberating grace and some exorcism. It is also what it does to our
community and our world when local family values, systems and loyalties,
even local racial and national loyalties, lead us to betray other people,
usually those much worse off than ourselves." |
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Exegetical Notes
by Brian Stoffregen CrossMarks Christian Resources.
| "We can neither wallow in our past sins
nor boast of our past successes if we are to be fit for the kingdom of
God." |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 8C. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church.
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"Jesus instructs a man to abandon his family. This is serious stuff,
and it deserves to be taken up from the pulpit in parishes -- most
especially in this age in which being a 'Christian' is supposedly
synonymous with 'family values' that are identical with those held
by respectable people in our culture." |
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"Jesus and the Samaritans," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from
Seattle,
Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
| "This past
week I read an absolutely wonderful quotation from Dr. George Caird.
He is my favorite author on the book of Luke, and he gave me this
wonderful quotation: 'The most difficult choices in life are not
primarily between good and evil, but the most difficult choices in
life are between what is good and what is best.'" |
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"'Nowhere to Lay His Head,' Affordable Housing for All," Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2007. |
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Blogging toward Sunday,
Theolog:
The Blog of The Christian Century. Current lectionary comments are by
Debbie Blue, 2007. |
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Exegesis,
Proper 8C, by
Richard Donovan at lectionary.org. |
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Laterally Luke, by
Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia. |
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"The Call
of Jesus," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
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"Jesus'
Tenderness and Toughness,"
Expository Essay,
Luke 9:51-62, Dr. William R. Long.
| "In any case, we have a Jesus who
doesn't mince words here. He is on a mission and really doesn't now
want to be bothered with anyone other than those who are already
with him on the journey." |
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Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Luke 9:51-62, "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
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"It is so easy to take the flame of self-righteousness (always, of
course, disguised as well-meaning for another) and to advocate for
utter destruction of those who don't see what we see and respond as
we respond." |
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"The Role and
Commitment of the Disciple," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic
Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family
Activity, Support Materials.
| "Whom do you admire as a Christian?
Why?" |
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| Setting
One's Face Toward Jerusalem," analysis and reflection by Mike Hoy in Sabbatheology
by The Crossings Community of St Louis, Missouri.
| "There is a total lack of receptivity to his direction. But the same is
also true for James and John, who petition for a harsh and legalistic response for the
Samaritans. For these disciples (as also for us today), the danger may be even worse. They
demonstrate an attitude of violent unreceptive lifestyles toward others, and think of
themselves as righteous in the protest." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"Jerusalem,"
"Samaritan," wikipedia. |
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"The Family in the Jesus Movement," Santiago Guijarro,
Biblical
Theology Bulletin, 2004.
| "The purpose of this study is to explore the possible
continuity between the Jesus movement before Jesus' death and the movement
of his disciples after his resurrection in their attitude towards the
family." |
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"The Family in the Bible," James A. Sanders, Biblical Theology
Bulletin, 2002.
| "That was a gauntlet thrown at the feet
of those who claimed that one could not leave the family or clan into
which one was born from his mother's womb, which is still the case in the
non-Western world today." |
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"Textual Indeterminacy and Determinacy: Klaus Berger's History-of-Effect
Hermeneutic - 9:57-62," Jon M. Isaak, Biblical Theology Bulletin,
1999.
| "After reviewing the text's reception
history and Berger's rhetorical approach, it is argued that Berger's
history-of-effect hermeneutic explains both why and how Luke 9:57-62 has
had a consistent impact within Christian reading communities." |
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"The Historical Jesus
and the Historical Samaritans: What can be Said?", John. P. Meier,
Biblica, 2000. |
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"'O
Jerusalem, Jerusalem,' The Holy City," Peter Walker, Sojourners,
September/October 2000.
| "Belief in the city's holiness
has sometimes been used to legitimate unholy action." |
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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.):
| Allison, Dale C., Jr.,
"Rejecting Violent Judgment: Luke 9:52-56 and Its Relatives," Journal
of Biblical Literature, 2002.
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| Brueggemann, Walter,
"The Stunning Outcome of a One-Person Search Committee," sermon,
Journal for Preachers, 2001.
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| Conn, Harvie M.,
"Lucan Perspectives and the City," Missiology, 1985.
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| Evans, Craig A.,
"Luke's Use of the Elijah/Elisha Narratives and the Ethic of Election,"
Journal of Biblical Literature, 1987.
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| Fletcher-Louis, Crispin H.T.,
"'Leave the Dead to Bury their own Dead': Q9.60 and the Redefinition of the
People of God," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2003.
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| Brockmuehl, Markus,
"'Leave the Dead to Bury their own Dead': A Brief Clarification in Reply
to Crispin H.T. Fletcher-Louis," Journal for the Study of the New
Testament, 2003.
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| Hawkins, Peter S.,
"Still Small Voice," The Christian Century, 2001.
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| Kodell, Jerome, O.S.B., "Luke and the Children: The
Beginning and End of the Great Interpolation (Luke 9:46-56; 18:9-23),"
The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1987.
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| Matera, Frank J.,
"Jesus' Journey to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-19:46): A Conflict with Israel,"
Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1993.
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| Nuechterlein, Paul J.,
"The Work of René Girard as a New Key to Biblical Hermeneutics,"
Currents in Theology and Mission, 1999.
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| Spencer, F. Scott,
"'Follow Me,' The Imperious Call of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels,"
Interpretation, 2005.
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"Radical Commitment,"
Pentecost +5, 1 July 2007, Hubert Beck,
Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday
Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"Jesus and Rejection,"
the Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Samuel, Day 1, 2005. |
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"The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost," 27 June 2004, Walter W. Harms, Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday
Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"The Color Purple,"
the Rev. Mark Sargent, Day 1,
2004. |
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"Three Sermons For The Price Of One," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. |
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"Hide and Seek," the
Rev. Rosemary Brown, Day 1,
2001. |
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"Understanding
Discipleship," John Jewell, 2001. |
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"Journeying with Jesus,"
Dean William Willimon, Duke University Chapel Sermon Archive,
1998. |
| Father
Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist,"
Commentary and Homily
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| With Children:
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"When the Going Gets Rough,"
Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. |
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"Making Excuses,"
children's sermon, coloring page. Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons 4 Kids. |
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"Marissa's
List for a Perfect Friend,"
children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com. |
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"Jesus Asks His
Followers to Leave Everything Behind," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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| Drama:
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"In
a Samaritan Village,"
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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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art Images:
Luke 9:51-62,
Luke 9:51-62 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Luke 9:57-62, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora,
Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use
these for free.") |
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Luke 9:51-62 at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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