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Matthew
21:1-11
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
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IV.XI.3, Adversus
Haereses,
Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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I.5, Paedagogus,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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Chapter XIX, On
the Soul,
Tertullian
(c. 210) |
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by St. Basil and St.
Gregory Nazianzen],
Origen.
(c.230) |
| From the
Catena
Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas. |
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"Concerning Faith & Good Works," Martin Luther, c. 1521. |
| 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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"The Chief Cornerstone and the Game Plan," Kenneth E. Bailey,
Presbyterian Outlook, 2008. (Requires free registration.)
 | "...the courage and boldness of
Jesus is heightened when the overall pattern of a “reenactment” of
Psalm 118:19-28 is seen in Jesus’ triumphal entry." |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Palm Sunday, 2005. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church.
| "Jesus didn't come
to take over Pilate's system; he came to replace it. When we confess
that Jesus is Lord and Christ, the anointed king, we are leaving no
room for the Pilates of this world." |
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"First
Thoughts on Year A Gospel Passages in the Lectionary:
Palm Sunday,"
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "Thus Jesus' approach to Jerusalem has
become for many a symbol of the confrontation they must make, including
the confrontation with themselves." |
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A Prayer
for the Journeyers, William Loader. |
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"First Sunday in Advent: Matthew 24:37-44 or Matthew 21:1-11," The Matthean Advent
Gospels, James Arne Nestingen, Word & World: Theology for
Christian Ministry, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1992.
(Section on this text begins on page 408).
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"Forgiveness of sin is not merely therapeutic accommodation to the
inevitable disappointments of a selfhood running out of control, it is
the current form of the resurrection, opening both self and community
tot he freedom of life lived beyond condemnation, in grace." |
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Progressive Bible Study: Matthew 21:1-11, Pastor Dan, Street
Prophets.
| "In fact, Jesus subverts all
those who would lay claim to ultimate authority unduly - and those
who would invest them with it." |
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| "A
Member of the Crowd,"
Sarah M. Foulger,
Stirred by the Light
- Voices of Lent. |
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"Matthew in Minneapolis and in Israel," Sarah Henrich, Word
& World, 1999. |
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"The
Triumphal Entry," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
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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.):
| Bassler, Jouette M., "A Man for All
Seasons: David in Rabbinic and New Testament Literature,"
Interpretation, 1986.
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| Carter, Warren, "Matthew's Gospel: An
Anti-Imperial/Imperial Reading," Currents in Theology and Mission,
2007. See entire issue of
Currents in Theology and Mission 34, image focus on Matthew's
gospel.
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| Frenz, Albrecht, "Matthew 21:5-7,"
Novum Testamentum, 1971.
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| Henrich, Sarah, "Matthew in
Minneapolis and in Israel," Word & World, 1999.
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| Instone-Brewer, David, "The Two Asses
of Zechariah 9:9 in Matthew 21," Tyndale Bulletin, 2003.
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| Meyer, Paul W., "Matthew 21:1-11, Expository
Article," Interpretation, 1986.
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| Nestingen, James Arne, "The Matthean Advent Gospels,"
Word & World, 1992. (Section on this text begins on page 408).
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| Sheeley, Steven, "The Exercise of
Jesus' Royal Power: Lent through Trinity Sunday," Review & Expositor,
2007.
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| Smillie, Gene R., "Jesus' Response to the Question of
His Authority in Matthew 21," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2005.
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| Verseput, Donald J., "Jesus' Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
and Encounter in the Temple: A Geographical Motif in Matthew's Gospel,"
Novum Testamentum, 1994.
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PDF |
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| Reviews:
| Wilson, Alistair I.,
When Will These Things Happen?: A Study of Jesus as Judge
in Matthew 21-25. PaterNoster Press, 2005.
Review
by Samuel Subramanian, Review of Biblical Literature, 2006. |
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| Sermons:
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Palm Sunday 9 April 2006,
James Mueller, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"A Beautiful Mind,"
the Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams, Day 1, 2005. |
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"The Right Words"
- Palm Sunday - 20 March 2005, Luke Bouman, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
| "Who
Is This?" the Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad,
Day 1, 2002. |
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"All Roads Lead to
Jerusalem," John Jewell, 1999. |
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"Benedictus qui
venit..." John Jewell, 2002. |
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"What Are You Doing for Lazarus?"
Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran
Church, Seattle, Washington. |
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"The Quintessential
Pilgrim," the Rev. Dr. Hugh L. Eichelberger,
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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"The Children
Welcome Jesus - Palm Sunday," Illustrating the Story (lessons,
children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's
songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"From Cheers to
Jeers," and
"The King Is
Coming," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. |
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"Welcome
Jesus," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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"The Triumphal
Entry into Jerusalem,"
children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian
Center. |
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| Drama: |
| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art, Matthew
21:8, 9, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
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Palm
Sunday, Lectionary Clipart, Hermanoleon
Clipart. |
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Matthew 21:1-11, at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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Clip Art:
Palm Sunday Entry by Jesus, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission
Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. |
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The
Triumphal Entry, Henry Martin, sermons4kids.com. |
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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 21:9. The Cyber Hymnal. |
| Hymn selections (United Methodist)
and more from Hymnsite.com. |
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Hymn
Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship. |
| At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke
files, projection text):
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"Daughter of Zion, Look up: See Your King!" Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a
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 Pages for Parallel Passages
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Study Links and Resources for the Book of Matthew |
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