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Matthew 7:21-29
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Reading the Text:
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Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
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The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
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Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of
Spirit:
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"In Capernaum's Synagogue,"
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, XVI,
The First Apology of
Justin
Martyr. (c 150) |
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Chapter LXXVI,
Dialogue With Trypho,
Justin
Martyr. (c 160) |
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X, 41-43, 46-48;
XI, 1-2;
Tatian's
Diatessaron
(c. 150-160). |
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II.XXVII.3,
Adversus
Haereses,
Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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II.18,
VII.12,
VII.16,
Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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III.I.6,
First
Principles (De Principiis),
Origen.
(c.225) |
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V.III,
The
Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena),
Hippolytus of Rome.
(c. 225) |
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X.28,
Commentary
on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St.
Gregory Nazianzen],
Origen.
(c.230) |
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I.VI,
II.XLIX,
Against
Celsus,
Origen.
(c.246) |
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XII.11,
XIV.14,
Commentary
on the Gospel of Matthew,
Origen. (c.247) |
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On the
Unity of the Church, Paragraph 2,
Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250) |
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Epistle LXXII
--
Cyprian of Carthage (c.
256) |
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Augustine:
"Our Lord's
Sermon on the Mount," Book 1, Part 2. |
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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. |
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From the
Geneva Notes.
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"Even the best gifts that exist are nothing
without godliness." |
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Praying
in the Name of Christ, Thomas Boston (Puritan, c 1700) |
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From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary.
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"It is
necessary to our happiness that we believe in Christ, that we repent of
sin, that we live a holy life, that we love one another." |
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From
Wesley's
Notes.
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"He taught
them - The multitudes, as one having authority - With a dignity
and majesty peculiar to himself as the great Lawgiver, and with the
demonstration and power of the Spirit: and not as the scribes - Who
only expounded the law of another; and that in a lifeless, ineffectual
manner." |
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The Sermon on the Mount
13 (Matt 7:21-27). Sermon by John Wesley. |
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From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). |
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From
The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
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"The Lord
chooses out of the greatest class of non-doers to show that all such will
fail of entrance. They have omitted the one thing needful, a faithful
obedience." |
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Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 4A. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church.
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families are awful, in Jesus' eyes. It's just that they are wonderful or
awful precisely to the extent that they do what Christian communities
do, inviting all members to use their gifts to help the whole community
move toward maturity in Christ." |
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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 3,
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
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ultimately is the life of compassion for others, not the one that is
solely devoted to Jesus as Lord, nor even the one which does compassionate
acts out of obedience to Jesus, but the one which simply lives compassion
for the sake of the people who need it." |
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"Exegetical Considerations,"
2nd Sunday after Pentecost,
Richard Carlson, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Using Greek
for Sunday Text Preparations.
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between the actions of the wise person and the foolish person in vv.
24-27? How does this relate to the theological emphases throughout the
Sermon on the Mount?" |
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"The Freedom of Obedience," study guide for
adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Sermon on the Mount," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. |
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Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at
CrossMarks Christian
Resources.
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doing. He is more concerned about right actions than right
confession...However, right actions are those that naturally grow out of
being a good tree." |
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Wellspring of
the Gospel, Ordinary 9A, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn
Turner, Weekly Wellsprings. |
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Matthew in the Margins, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in
Western Australia. |
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"The Two
House Builders," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
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"He
Who Does The Will..."
Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study
and activities.
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the lack of legality; it is the lack of compassion. It is crying,
'Lord, Lord,' while the poor suffer hopelessly about us. To worship
God, to follow Jesus, to make him “Lord” is to continue his singular
mission to this world: 'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He
has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor [Lk 4:18-19].'" |
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"The
Fatal Failures of Religion #6: Mistaken Identity," from the
Biblical Studies Foundation.
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you have chosen? You must choose one, you know." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"Sermon on the
Mount," wikipedia. |
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"Sermon on the Mount," multiple articles and resources, Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. |
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"Broken Parallelism in Matthew's Parable of the Two Builders," Gary
Yamasaki, Direction, 2004.
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descriptions of the storms faced by the two houses does not change the
overall message of the parable of the two builders. This observation does,
however, unveil striking images—of winds falling down in obeisance and
winds stumbling along—that not only enhance the basic message of the
parable, but also demonstrate Matthew’s artistic abilities." |
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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.):
| Tilley, W. Clyde, "Matthew 7:13-27," Review &
Expositor, 1992.
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| Trites, Allison A., "The Blessings and Warnings of
the Kingdom (Matthew 5:3-12, 7:13-27)," Review & Expositor, 1992.
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| Yamasaki, Gary, "Broken Parallelism in Matthew's
Parable of the Two Builders," Direction, 2004.
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"Faith
for All Seasons," The Rev. James F. Bracher, Day 1, 2005. |
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"Know on What You are Building - Assumptions We Make," 2005, Walter W.
Harms, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"Sand Castles and Stone Castles," Sermons from Seattle,
Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. |
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"Committing to
Christ and Walking our Talk," John Jewell, 2002. |
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"Building a
Life," Dr. Benjamin Reaves, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday
Evening Club, 1993. |
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| With Children:
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"Sermon on
the Mount,"
"The House
on the Rock," Illustrating
the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity
sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"False
Prophets," Fr. Max Bowers,
Kid's Church. |
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"Blow the Book!"
Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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"Wise or
Foolish?" Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. |
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"A Wise Man
Builds His House on a Rock," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"The House Built
on the Rock,"
children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian
Center. |
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| Drama:
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art Images:
Matthew 7:21-29, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Matthew 7:21-29,
Matthew 7:21-27, Liturgical Drawing,
Maria d.c. Zamora,
Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use
these for free.") |
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Matthew 7:21-29, at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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Wise and
Foolish Men Mailboxes,
Foolish
Man's Descendants,
Big Risk,
Really,
Really Foolish Man,
Big
Question,
Explaining Parables,
Wise Real
Estate Man, Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net. Check for printing permissions at
right-hand side of destination page. |
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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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