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Matthew
21:23-32

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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.
bullet The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
bullet The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bulletThe Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
bulletComparative texts about Pharisees & Sadducees from Josephus, Tosefta, Mishnah & Babylonian Talmud. Comparative texts about Baptism: Water & Spirit from DSS, Josephus, Babylonian Talmud. Comparative primary texts about Purity and Social Relations (see esp "Tax Collectors Visit," from Mishnah, Midrash, Tosefta, and Babylonian Talmud. At Mahlon H. Smith's (Rutgers University) Into His Own: Perspective on the World of Jesus.
bullet XXXIII.28-29, 31-32, 35-39; Tatian's Diatessaron (c. 150-160).
bullet I.XX.2, IV.XX.12, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180) 
bullet Chapter X, On BaptismTertullian (c. 198)
bullet II.4, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
bullet V.III, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
bullet VI.14, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
bullet X.20, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
bulletFrom the Catena Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas.
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bullet"They hurry to the kingdom of God and you go slowly, so that you should at least have followed their example. Mark then that this word, "go into", is improperly taken in this place because none of them followed Christ."
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary.
bullet"Parables which give reproof, speak plainly to the offenders, and judge them out of their own mouths."
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes.
bullet"The publicans and harlots - The most notorious sinners were reformed, though at first they said, I will not. And ye seeing the amazing change which was wrought in them, though at first ye said, I go, sir, repented not afterward - Were no more convinced than before. O how is this scripture fulfilled at this day!"
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bullet"The publicans and the harlots were the first son, who, when told to work in the Lord's vineyard, said, I will not; but afterwards repented and went. Their early life was a flat and flagrant refusal to do what they were commanded; it was one continued rebellion against the authority of God. The chief priests and the elders of the people, with whom our Lord was now speaking, were the second son, who said, I go, sir, but went not. They were early called, and all their life long professed obedience to God, but never rendered it; their life was one of continued disobedience."
bulletFrom The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
bullet"The Greek word here translated "repent," is not the one which is used in all commands as, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand," "Repent and be baptized," "Repent and be converted," etc. This term means, rather, regret or sorrow; the word in the other passages means "change your minds" or "hearts.""
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
bullet Commentary, Matthew 21:23-32, Ira Brent Driggers, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet "First Thoughts on Year A Gospel Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 20, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"It is odd that we still find so many people inside the church who have a greater problem moving with compassion for change in society than many outside the church. They seem bent on protecting God."
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 21. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
bullet"God is calling us to give up our judge's seats. Our edicts never saved anyone anyway (nor did they doom anyone either, though we may have told ourselves and others otherwise). Instead, God invites us to enjoy the freedom for which his people were made..."
bulletExegetical Notes by Brian P. Stoffregen at CrossMarks.
bullet"I'm wondering if it is God who comes and does things that threaten and shatter our understandings of God; and that it is the demonic who wants us to maintain the status quo about God -- which will normally be too narrow an understanding of the God whose ways are far beyond our own."
bullet Matthew 21:23-32, Carmen Nanko-Fernández, Lectionary Homiletics sample.
bullet"The sons in the parable, each in his own way, demonstrate the distance between word and deed; and each of their responses is disrespectful of the father whose request seems reasonable in light of the relationship."
bullet "Showing Up," Roger Lovette, The Christian Century, 2005.
bullet"It’s not always the one who talks or preaches or teaches who reflects the will of the Father."
bullet "Says Who?" Gracia Grindal, Christian Century, 2002.
bullet"It is no different today. Power always protects itself. Those of us in religious leadership are just as venal as any in the world. We speak sanctimoniously of peace and unity and shut out those who challenge our authority..."
bullet "The Obedient Son," Susan Pendleton Jones, The Christian Century, 1999.
bullet"The stories in Matthew 21 center on controversies that occur days before Jesus goes to the cross."
bullet "Two Sons: Yeses That Don't Mean a Darn Thing!" Gospel Analysis, Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
bullet"The parable for today about the Two Sons in the Vineyard needs to be seen in its context with the deepening conflict with the Pharisees."
bullet "Matthew 21:28-32, Pentecost 19," Perspectives on the Parables -- Glimpses on the Kingdom of God, Robert H. Albers, Word & World: Theology for Christian Ministry, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1984.
bullet Matthew in the Margins, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
bullet Wellspring of the Gospel, Ordinary 26A, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
bullet "True Change," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
bullet"How difficult is true moral change?"
bullet "Which of the Two?" Jerry Goebel, One Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study and activities.
bullet"There is a very beautiful rabbinic blessing that goes; 'May your leaders be those broken by compassion.'"
bullet "The Authority of Jesus," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet"The Two Sons," wikipedia.
bullet"Which Son Obeyed his Father? The Textual Problem in Matthew 21:29-31," Daniel B. Wallace, Dallas Theological Seminary.
bullet"Thus, when one looks at the internal coherence of the story, it seems evident that the Western reading flattens out the mystery and presents the Pharisees as not only unrighteous but blithering idiots. But such a lack of subtlety was probably not a part of the story or the historical situation. And the third reading improves the text—at first glance—but in reality seems to unravel the rich tapestry that is being woven by the Master Teacher himself."
bullet "Under the Spell of Good Intentions," Soren Kierkegaard, Bruderhof Communities. (Archived)
bullet"As an alcoholic constantly requires stronger and stronger drink, so the one who has fallen under the spell of good intentions and smooth-sounding declaration constantly requires more and more good intentions. And so he keeps himself from seeing that he is walking backwards."
bulletArticles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
bulletAlbers, Robert H., "Perspectives on the Parables - Glimpses of the Kingdom of God," Word & World, 1984. (Section on this text begins on page 444.)
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bulletGrindal, Gracia, "Says Who?" The Christian Century, 2002.
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bulletJones, Susan Pendleton, "The Obedient Son," The Christian Century, 1999.
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bulletLovette, Roger, "Showing Up," The Christian Century, 2005.
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bulletMichaels, J. Ramsey, "The Parable of the Regretful Son," Harvard Theological Review, 1968.
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bulletSmillie, Gene R., "Jesus' Response to the Question of His Authority in Matthew 21," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2005.
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bulletReviews:
bullet Review: Welsey G. Olmstead, Matthew's Trilogy of Parables: The Nation, the Nations and the Reader in Matthew 21:28-22:14. Cambridge University Press, 2004. Review by Garwood Anderson in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
bulletWilson, 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.
bulletSermons:
bullet "Two Sons: Yeses That Don't Mean a Darn Thing!" Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
bullet "Side Comments to the Church Crowd," 19 Pentecost - 25 September 2005, David Zersen, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet "Who's On First?" John Jewell, 1999.
bullet Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
bullet Ordinary 26, 1999
bullet Ordinary 26, 2005
bulletWith Children:
bullet "Riddle Me This," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
bullet "Family Responsibility," Fr. Max Bowers, Kid's Church.
bullet "The Parable of the Two Sons," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
bulletDrama:
bullet "Outcasts," Chrystal Sanders," dramatix.
bullet "The Prostitutes Shall Be First," from A Certain Jesus by Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications.
bullet "The Man with Two Daughters," Michael English, Milton Parish Church Drama Resources.
bulletGraphics & Bulletin Materials:
bullet Clip Art, Matthew 21:31, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: Matthew 21:28-32, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Matthew 21:23-27, Matthew 21:28-32, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
bullet Matthew 21:23-32, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
bullet "Humbly Serve," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
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:
bulletA Simple Plan (1998) - which of these two sons did the will of the Father?
bullet Study Links and Resources for the Book of Matthew