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Luke
9:51-62

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bulletReading the Text:
bullet NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
bullet The 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 & sermons.
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bulletThe Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
bulletComparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit:
bullet"Eternal Life"
bullet"Vigilance"
bulletSamaritans: New Testament Parallels to the Works of Josephus. From G.J. Goldberg's Flavius Josephus Home Page. (Some of these "parallels" are speculative.)
bullet I.VIII.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
bullet Chapter XII, On Baptism Tertullian (c. 198)
bullet I.3, III.4, VII.16, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
bullet Chapter III, On Patience Tertullian (c. 202)
bullet IV.23, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
bullet Chapter XII, Chapter XVIII, On Idolatry, Tertullian (c. 211)
bullet Chapter VII, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
bullet Chapter VI, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
bullet Epistle VII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
bulletCommentary on a Harmony of the Evangelists, John Calvin, 1558:
bullet Matthew 8:19-22/Luke 9:57-62
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bullet"The calling of God ought to be preferred without any question, before all duties that we owe to men."
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
bullet"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."
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
bullet"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."
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bullet"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."
bulletFrom The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
bullet"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."
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," Pentecost +5, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"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."
bullet Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen CrossMarks Christian Resources.
bullet"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."
bullet 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.
bullet "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."
bullet "Jesus and the Samaritans," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
bullet"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.'"
bullet "'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.
bullet Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century. Current lectionary comments are by Debbie Blue, 2007.
bullet Exegesis, Proper 8C, by Richard Donovan at lectionary.org.
bullet Laterally Luke, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
bullet "The Call of Jesus," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
bullet "Jesus' Tenderness and Toughness," Expository Essay, Luke 9:51-62, Dr. William R. Long.
bullet"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."
bullet Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Luke 9:51-62, "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
bullet "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."
bullet "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.
bullet"Whom do you admire as a Christian? Why?"
bulletSetting One's Face Toward Jerusalem," analysis and reflection by Mike Hoy in Sabbatheology by The Crossings Community of St Louis, Missouri.
bullet"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."
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet "Jerusalem," "Samaritan," wikipedia.
bullet "The Family in the Jesus Movement," Santiago Guijarro, Biblical Theology Bulletin, 2004.
bullet"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."
bullet "The Family in the Bible," James A. Sanders, Biblical Theology Bulletin, 2002.
bullet"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."
bullet "Textual Indeterminacy and Determinacy: Klaus Berger's History-of-Effect Hermeneutic - 9:57-62," Jon M. Isaak, Biblical Theology Bulletin, 1999.
bullet"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."
bullet "The Historical Jesus and the Historical Samaritans:  What can be Said?", John. P. Meier, Biblica, 2000.
bullet "'O Jerusalem, Jerusalem,' The Holy City," Peter Walker, Sojourners, September/October 2000.
bullet"Belief in the city's holiness has sometimes been used to legitimate unholy action."
bulletArticles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
bulletAllison, Dale C., Jr., "Rejecting Violent Judgment: Luke 9:52-56 and Its Relatives," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2002.
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bulletBrueggemann, Walter, "The Stunning Outcome of a One-Person Search Committee," sermon, Journal for Preachers, 2001.
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bulletConn, Harvie M., "Lucan Perspectives and the City," Missiology, 1985.  
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bulletEvans, Craig A., "Luke's Use of the Elijah/Elisha Narratives and the Ethic of Election," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1987.
 
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bulletFletcher-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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bulletBrockmuehl, 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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bulletHawkins, Peter S., "Still Small Voice," The Christian Century, 2001.
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bulletKodell, 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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bulletMatera, 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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bulletNuechterlein, Paul J., "The Work of René Girard as a New Key to Biblical Hermeneutics," Currents in Theology and Mission, 1999.
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bulletSpencer, F. Scott, "'Follow Me,' The Imperious Call of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels," Interpretation, 2005.
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bulletReviews:
bulletSermons:
bullet "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.
bullet "Jesus and Rejection," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Samuel, Day 1, 2005.
bullet "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.
bullet "The Color Purple," the Rev. Mark Sargent, Day 1, 2004.
bullet "Three Sermons For The Price Of One," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
bullet "Hide and Seek," the Rev. Rosemary Brown, Day 1, 2001.
bullet "Understanding Discipleship," John Jewell, 2001.
bullet "Journeying with Jesus," Dean William Willimon, Duke University Chapel Sermon Archive, 1998.
bulletFather Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily
bullet Ordinary 13, 2007
bullet Ordinary 13, 2004
bullet Ordinary 13, 2001
bulletWith Children:
bullet "When the Going Gets Rough," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
bullet "Making Excuses," children's sermon, coloring page. Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons 4 Kids.
bullet "Marissa's List for a Perfect Friend," children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com.
bullet "Jesus Asks His Followers to Leave Everything Behind," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
bulletDrama:
bullet "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.
bulletGraphics & Bulletin Materials:
bullet Clip Art Images: Luke 9:51-62, Luke 9:51-62 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Luke 9:57-62, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
bullet Luke 9:51-62 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
bullet Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Luke 9:58. The Cyber Hymnal.
bullet Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
bulletAt Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
bullet Tell Me the Story of Jesus
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:
bulletClean/Unclean
bulletFreedom/Liberation
bulletServanthood/Obedience
bullet Find Worship Resources & Suggested Other Readings for use with this text:
bulletStudy Links and Resources for the Book of Luke