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Matthew 14:13-21
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
| Primary comparative texts about Food & Fellowship (including
"the blessing of meals"), and Prayer and Piety (includes texts
about healing), from Philo, Josephus, Lucian, Pseudepigrapha, Babylonian Talmud, Midrash,
Philostratus. At Mahlon H. Smith's (Rutgers University) Into His Own: Perspective on the World
of Jesus. |
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"Bread and Fish," 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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II.XXIV.4, Adversus
Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
| Homilies on the Gospel of St. Matthew, St. Chrysostom (c.
380):
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| From the
Catena
Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas. |
| From the Geneva Notes. |
| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary. |
| From
Wesley's
Notes. |
| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). |
| From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891. |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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"First
Thoughts on Year A Gospel Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 12,
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
 | "The last supper makes sense in the
light of all the other meals including this one and they make sense in the
light of the vision of liberation and reconciliation which inspired them.
To receive him in bread and wine is also to participate in the vision and
nourishment which makes it possible." |
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"Exegetical Considerations,"
11th Sunday after Pentecost, Richard Carlson, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Using Greek
for Sunday Text Preparations.
| "In v. 20 what is being highlighted
with regard to satiation and abundance resulting from Jesus’ activity?" |
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"The
God of Abundance," Blogging toward Sunday, Trygve David Johnson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
| "There are times in my life when
I feel like I’ve got nothing to give..." |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"Blessing, Breaking, and Giving,"
Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
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"For us, feeding five thousand requires little in the way of divine
intervention; a few lifestyle changes could easily free up the
resources that could make scores of hungry families secure in their
food needs." |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 13. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church.
| "The
first miracle was the one we usually talk about -- the multiplication of
the loaves. The second one was the kind of miraculous trust Jesus
inspired in those who came to him, the trust that made everyone there
willing to forget about years of "you are what you eat" conditioning to
accept bread from Jesus without knowing or asking about where it came
from and whether it was safe or kosher." |
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"Five Loaves and Two Fish to Feed 5,000," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from
Seattle,
Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
| "In the miracle of the five loaves,
two fish and feeding of the five thousand, what part of the story
is most meaningful to you and why?" |
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"About Eating and Feeding,"
Rev. Todd Weir, bloomingcactus.
| "Imagine preaching the feeding of the
5000 to a congregation in Ireland during the Potato Famines of the
1840s..." |
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Exegetical Notes
by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
| "I wonder what might happen if at all
our congregational potluck meals we invited the homeless and poor to come
and eat -- knowing that they couldn't bring a dish to share." |
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Matthew in the Margins, by
Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia. |
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"Miracle of the Loaves and Picnic Baskets: Uncounted Women Make World Food
Go Round," Rosemary Radford Ruether, National Catholic Reporter,
1996.
| "There were actually many more
baskets than the 12 taken up by the disciples of Jesus. The other
baskets were taken back by the women to feed those left at home. This is
the real miracle of the multiplication of loaves and fishes." |
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Sermon
Preparation Thoughts and Questions by Wesley White, 2005.
| "It is good to know
that fear (Herod) and grief (John) are not able to capture and control
compassion (sick) and generosity (hunger)." |
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"Jesus
Feeds the Five Thousand," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
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"God
Blesses Our Scarcity with Abundance," Larry Broding's
Word-Sunday.Com: A
Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's
Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
| "What was the last truly memorable meal
you ate? Why does the memory stand out?" |
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"Bring Them to Me!"
Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study
and activities.
| "...with Christ’s help these
disciples eventually changed from doubtful cynics to faithful
activists." |
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Wellspring of
the Gospel, Ordinary 18A, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn
Turner, Weekly Wellsprings. |
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Matthew 14:13-21, at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary's An Exegetical Study of the Common
Lectionary, coordinated by Prof. John E. Alsup, features rough translation,
disposition, immediate context, broader context, hermeneutical bridge, and contemporary
address.
| "Is this a story about food "quantity" (feeding of 5,000 people)
or food "quality" (you! give them to eat)? Or perhaps both?" |
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| Articles & Background:
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"Feeding the
Multitude," wikipedia. |
| "Meals, Food and
Tablefellowship." Jerome H. Neyrey, in The Social Sciences and New Testament
Interpretation, 159-82. R. L. Rohrbaugh, ed. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 1996.
| "How
can readers understand the particular ceremony of meals and table fellowship? Why are
meals so important as symbols of broader social relationships? How can we peer below the
surface and grasp the social dynamics encoded in meals and commensality, what
anthropologists call "the language of meals"?" |
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"The Old Testament in the New: A Jewish Perspective," David Daube, in
Appeasement or Resistance and Other Essays on New Testament Judaism.
University of California Press, 1987. (Scroll down to "VIII
- They Ate and Were Satisfied and Took Up What Was Left Over.") |
| Fishes and Bread: Poems, articles and artwork
from Jewish Heritage Online Monthly's "Topic of the Month." |
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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.):
| Allen, Charles W., "A Sermon: When
Worlds Break Open," Encounter, 2004.
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| Burghardt, Walter J., S.J., and
Katharyn L. Waldron, "Jesus Feeding the Hungry: Miracle or Mandate?"
The Living Pulpit, 2007.
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| Fink, Peter E., "The Challenge of
God's Koinonia," Worship, 1985.
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| Hunter, Amy B., "Big Story," The
Christian Century, 2005.
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| Morse, Christopher L.,
"Karl Barth on 'Covenant Partners,'" The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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| Summers, Charles A.,
"Between Text and Sermon: Matthew 14:13-21," Interpretation,
2005.
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"Our
Mentality of Scarcity among God's Abundance," 30 Good Minutes,
Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2008. |
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"Extravagance," Bishop William H. Willimon, Day 1, 2005. |
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"Pushed Beyond the Limits,"
11 Pentecost - 31 July 2005, Walter Harms, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"Multiplication
of Loaves and Fishes," Fr. Jerry Fuller, o.m.i., 1999, at Sermon &
Lectionary Resources, Richard J. Fairchild. |
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"Five Loaves and Two Fish to Feed 5,000,"
"World Hunger Sunday,"
Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle. |
| "I
love a Mystery," Bishop Woodie White,
Day 1, 2002. |
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"You Give them
Something to Eat!" John Jewell, 1999. |
| Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author,
Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
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| With Children:
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"Jesus
Feeds Many People,"
Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages,
activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"Super Size It,"
Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. |
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"Feeding the 5000,"
Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com. |
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"Jesus Gives
Lunch to Thousands of People," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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| Drama:
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art Images:
Matthew 14:13-21, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Matthew 14:13-21, at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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Clip Art:
Jesus Feeds the 5,000, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission
Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. |
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Vendors
at the Feeding of the 5000,
5000
Breath Mints,
Impossible Thanksgiving,
No Coffee,
Leftovers,
Kinda
Bland,
Big
Tippers,
Elusive
Loaves and Fishes,
Super
Ultra Mega Pack,
Not So
Miraculous,
Clean
Hands,
Food
Fight,
Sharing
More than You Know,
Fast
Feeding the 5000, Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net. Check for printing permissions at
right-hand side of destination page. |
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Making Lunch, After Eden Cartoons, Dan Lietha,
Answers in Genesis. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate,
David MacGregor. |
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Hymns with Scripture
Allusions: Matthew 14:17, 19. The Cyber Hymnal. |
| At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke
files, projection text):
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"Hunger in Their
Souls," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, weekly new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
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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: |
| Study Links and Resources for the Book of Matthew |
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