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Matthew 10:37-42
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| Historical
References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
| "Donations,"
Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit. |
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"Receiving the Sender,"
"Saving One's Life,"
"Carrying One's
Cross," 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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Chapter IX, The
Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans,
Ignatius of Antioch
(c. 50 - 115). (Longer Version only - 4th cent interpolation) |
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Chapter
IX, On Baptism,
Tertullian
(c. 198) |
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IV.6, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria
(c 200) |
| From the
Catena
Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas. |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "God is both
author and revenger of his holy ministry." |
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| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary.
| "Christ
does not say that they deserve a reward; for we cannot merit any thing
from the hand of God; but they shall receive a reward from the free gift
of God." |
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| From
Wesley's Notes.
| "One of these little ones
- The very least Christian." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones--...Originally
taken from Zec 13:7. The reference is to their lowliness in spirit,
their littleness in the eyes of an undiscerning world, while high in
Heaven's esteem." |
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| From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "Good
deeds are never lost." |
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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 A Gospel Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 7,
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "Here in
these verses is an opportunity to address that feeling and affirm mutual
ownership of the gift given to all of us to own and to exercise:
allowing ourselves to be involved in God's life in the world. And what
could be more natural than that and more inclusive!" |
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"Welcome," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from
Seattle,
Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
| "When a household
welcomes a prophet, a righteous person or a little one, God will bless
that household." |
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"Exegetical Considerations,"
6th Sunday after Pentecost, Richard Carlson, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Using Greek
for Sunday Text Preparations.
| "What is the significance of this
text as the conclusion of Jesus’ missional discourse?" |
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Exegetical Notes
by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
| "In the first century, there was not a
sense of 'the individual,' but the individual was always part of a group.
So, even if an individual welcomed another individual, they symbolized one
group welcoming another group." |
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"Immigration and Hospitality,"
Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2008. |
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"God is
Indebted to No One," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes.
| "We tend to refrain from telling others of Jesus
because we fear rejection. How is this passage an encouragement in
discipleship?" |
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Matthew in the Margins, by
Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia. |
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Wellspring of
the Gospel, Ordinary 13A, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn
Turner, Weekly Wellsprings. |
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"Radical Hospitality: Christ Defines Church,"
Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study
and activities.
| "In three simple verses
Christ defines the role of church for all time." |
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"Priority
of Faith and Hospitality," Larry Broding's
Word-Sunday.Com: A
Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's
Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
| "How can I extend hospitality to other
Christians, especially those in need?" |
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| Articles & Background:
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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.):
| Beare, R.W., "The Mission of the
Disciples and the Mission Charge: Matthew 10 and Parallels," Journal
of Biblical Literature, 1970.
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| Clark, John C.,
"Martin Luther's View of Cross-Bearing," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2006.
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| Morosco, Robert E., "Redaction Criticism and the
Evangelical: Matthew 10 A Test Case," Journal of the Evangelical
Theological Society, 1979.
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| Orton, David E., "We Felt Like
Grasshoppers: The Little Ones in Biblical Interpretation," Biblical
Interpretation, 2003.
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| Throckmorton, Burton H., Jr., "Language and the
Bible," Religious Education, 1985.
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| Ulrich, Daniel W., "The Missional
Audience of the Gospel of Matthew," Catholic Biblical Quarterly,
2007.
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PDF |
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"The
Art of Welcome," the Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn, Day 1, 2008. |
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"Welcoming Christ," 6 Pentecost - 26 June 2005, Samuel Zumwalt, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"Welcome,"
Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle. |
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"Will the True Bible
Family Please Stand Up?" the Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day 1,
1996. |
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Father
Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily
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| With Children:
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"Welcoming,"
Fr. Max
Bowers, Kid's Church. |
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"What Does It
Mean to Follow Jesus," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"A Cup of Cold
Water Is a Wonderful Gift," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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| Drama: |
| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art Images:
Matthew 10:40-42, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Matthew 10:37-42, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora,
Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use
these for free.") |
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Matthew 10:37-42, at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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| Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's
Art Index: |
| Movies scenes with the following themes,
listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance: |
| Study Links and Resources for the Book of Matthew |
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