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Advent A2
December 5, 2010

With thanks to page sponsor: The Beatitudes Society
Beginning November 22, Advent reflections featuring Carol Howard Merritt,
Bruce Reyes-Chow, Ron David and Phyllis Tickle

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:

Isaiah 11:1-10

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 72:1-17

Romans 15:4-13
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 15:4-9

Matthew 3:1-12

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: Traditional BCP - RCL.
  • The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year A, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
  • ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
  • Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • John the Baptist
    • Tree of Jesse
    • Links to general Advent images:
      • visitation
      • Mystical/Liturgical/Enthroned Madonna
      • last judgment
      • annunciation
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • John the Baptist Types
    • Prophecy
    • Judgment
    • Hope
    • Justice/Injustice
    • Repentance
    • Righteousness
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Preaching This Week, Anathea Portier-Young, Paul S. Berge, Dirk G. Lange, Ben Witherington, Osvaldo Vena, at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Advent 2A, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Vision of Peace," Kate Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Advent 2A, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Advent 2A). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2010.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Advent 2, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Lexegete, Advent 2, 2010, Yr. Obdt. Svt., David Buehler, 2010.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Advent 2A, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Advent 2, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Lectionary Notes, Advent 2A, Beth Quick.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Advent 2, 2010, Jeanyne B. Slettom, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." 2007 commentary, Paul S. Nancarrow.
  • Second Sunday in Advent, December 9, 2007, Joy L. McDonald Coltvet, Currents in Theology and Mission.
  • Text Studies, Advent 2A, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Starters for Sunday, 5 December, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Isaiah 11:1-10
  • Psalm 72
  • Romans 15:4-13
  • Matthew 3:1-12
• Lectionary Weblogs, Discussions & Reflections:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Advent 2A, 2010. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
  • "Sing!", D. Brent Laytham, Century Blog, 2010. 2007 reflection, Michael Pasquarello III.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "Maximizing Our Prophets,"RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preachers Party.
  • "The Fulfilment of Emptiness," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • "World AIDS Day 2010: Universal Access and Human Rights," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. "To Live in Longing," guest essay by Nora Gallagher, 2007. 2004 reflection by Dan Clendenin.
  • The Advent Door, Advent 2A, Jan Richardson, 2010. (Use of images.)
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • Holding Hope: Peaceful Beings, Ashley-Anne Masters, Expecting at Advent, Week 2, Kira Dault, Church Health Reader, 2010.
  • "Jon Stewart, the End Times and the Season of Advent," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
  • A Life-Giving Christmas, Rev. N. Neelley Hicks, United Methodist Communications: Sermon starters, practical application, individual challenge, outbound challenge, congregational response, social media, multimedia, reflection questions. (.pdf)
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon by Rev. Melissa Skelton, with PowerPoint.
  • "The Problem with John," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
  • Advent Reflections, Bruce Reyes-Chow, The Beatitudes Blog, 2010.
  • Stumped in Advent, Fr. Rick Moley, a garden path, 2010.
  • "The Way of Peace," Bob Cornwall, Troy, MI, 2010.
  • The Politics of Hope: Amaerican and Apocalyptic, Advent 3A, Doug Lee, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • Grounded and Rooted in Love, Advent 2A, Laura and Matt Norvell, 2010.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, Presbyterian Bloggers, 2010.
  • This Sunday's Readings, (Advent 2A) Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • Here, There, and Everywhere, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, The Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Advent 2A, 2004. (Episcopal Lectionary) Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Advent 2A, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • "Repentance," Leon Spencer, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2004.
  • "Voices in the Wilderness," Susan Russell, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2004.
  • "Jesus and the Peaceable Kingdom," Pilgrim Preaching, Keeping company with biblical texts and the people who hear and preach them, a weblog for preaching, by Mary Hinkle, Luther Seminary, 2004.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Holy Fishes," Frederick Niedner, 2004.
    • "Wheat and Chaff," Ruth A. Meyers, 2001.
    • "Gate-Crashing God," Rosalind Brown, 1998.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Are We the 'Special ," Walter Brueggemann, "Have You Heard the Good News?" 2010.
    • "Call of the Prophets," Laurel A. Dykstra, "A Prophetic Call," 2007.
    • "Wake Up!" by Michaela Bruzzese, 2001.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • "Not Much But Enough for Me," the Rev. Dr. Stephen Montgomery, Day 1, 2010.
  • "Vision of Peace," sample sermon by Kate Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Advent 2A, the Rev. David  Somerville, ECUSA, 2010.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Vision of Peace, Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
  • "Hope," faith element discipleship system, "setting the Bible free," 2010.
  • Repentant or Just Caught,, ELCA Faith Lens, 2010.
  • "Unquenchable Fire," Matthew 3:1-12, study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
• A list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
• A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

• The Text This Week's Advent Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Advent 2A): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Advent 2A, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010-2011. (Terms of Use)
  • Worship Resources, December, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • LCA Worship Resources, Advent 2A, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. (rtf file)
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Advent 2A, 2010, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship".
  • Mustard Seeds, "God's Big Picture," Advent 2A, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Advent 2A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • A Life-Giving Christmas, Rev. N. Neelley Hicks, United Methodist Communications: Sermon starters, practical application, individual challenge, outbound challenge, congregational response, social media, multimedia, reflection questions. (.pdf)
  • Liturgies Online, Advent 2, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Advent 2A, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 2A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2010.
  • Liturgy for Advent, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Adapting Advent to the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• Advent Candle Liturgies
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Advent 2, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
  • Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lector's Notes, Advent 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Prayers of the People, Year A - Advent 2. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • The Billabong, Advent 2, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  • Introductions to lectionary readings for readers, Advent 2A. Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship CofE.
  • Lighting of Advent Wreath Litanies for Year A, The Rev. Sheila N. McJilton, St Philip's Episcopal Church, Laurel, MD. Free use, please attribute to author.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Advent Wreath Candlelighting Meditations for Home and Church, 2010, Dean McIntyre, UMC GBOD.
  • Prayers for Advent 2: Isaiah 11, Matthew 3, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
  • Confession RCL, Advent 2A, 2010, Bill Wessner.
  • Call to Worship, December 5, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Prayers of the People, Advent 2, 2010, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 2A, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Advent 2A, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, Advent 2A, UMC GBOD.
  • "Font of Living Water,", Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday, 5 December, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayer of the Church, Advent 2A, Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dim Lamp, 2010.
  • "Sunday Prayer," Advent 2A, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
• Graphics and Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Advent 2a. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Advent 2, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 3:1-12, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Advent 2 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God's Big Picture," Advent 2A, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Jacob's Well Advent Films and mp3 sermons
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Advent 2, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Advent Hymns, some set to traditional Christmas melodies.
    • "When John the Baptist Preached," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: VENITE ADOREMUS 10.10.10.10 with Refrain ("The Snow Lay on the Ground"), The Presbyterian Outlook magazine.
    • "The Lord's Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Advent 2A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
    • "All People," and "Clear the Path," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a worship resource offering preachers, worship leaders, and choirs a weekly new, relevant hymn based on the Revised Common Lectionary, set to traditional tunes.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Sing Praise to Our God," (Psalm 72) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 set to Orientis (77 77).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 2A, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Advent 2A, UMC GBOD, 2010.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Advent 2A. Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Sing for Joy, Advent 2A, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Advent 2A, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010-2011. (Terms of Use)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 2A, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
    • Starters for Sunday, 5 December, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, Advent 2A, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Advent 2. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," December 5, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010. Connections: Isaiah 11:1-11 and The Mitten by Jan Brett, Romans 15:4-13 and Stone Soup by Jon J. Muth, Matthew 3:1-12 and Mama's Coming Home by Kate Banks.
  • Worshiping with Children, Advent 2A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Ordinary 25, Carolyn C. Brown, 2010.
  • Building Shalom, Anna Shirey, Anna's Hosannas, Children's Lesson for Advent 2A, 2010.
  • Gathering, Advent 2A, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010-2011. (Terms of Use)
  • Ideas and Talks for Advent, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• BUECHNER RESOURCES INDEX
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Easter Day - Mar 31
• Easter 2 - April 7
• Easter 3 - April 14
• Easter 4 - April 21
• St Mark - April 25
• Easter 5 - April 28
• Sts Philip and James - May 1
• Easter 6 - May 5
• Ascension
• Easter 7 - May 12
• Day of Pentecost - May 19
• Trinity Sunday - May 26
• Memorial Day - May 27
• Visitation - May 31
• Pr4/OT9/P+2 - June 2
• Corpus Christi - June 2
• Pr5/OT10/P+3 - June 9
• Barnabas - June 11
• Pr6/OT11/P+4 - June 16
• Pr7/OT12/P+5 - June 23
• John the Baptist - June 24
• Sts Peter & Paul - June 29
• Pr8/OT13/P+6 - June 30
• US Independence Day - July 4
• Pr9/OT14/P+7 - July 7
• Pr10/OT15/P+8 - July 14
• Pr11/OT16/P+9 - July 21
• Mary Magdalene - July 22
• St James the Elder - July 25
  
• Pr12/OT17/P+10 - July 28
• Pr13/OT18/P+11 - Aug 4
• Feast Transfiguration - Aug 6
• Pr14/OT19/P+12 - Aug 11
• St Mary - Aug 15
• Pr15/OT20/P+13 - Aug 18
• St Bartholomew - Aug 24
• Pr16/OT21/P+14 - Aug 25
• Pr17/OT22/P+15 - Sept 1
• Pr18/OT23/P+16 - Sept 8
• Holy Cross - Sept 14
• Pr19/OT24/P+17 - Sept 15
• St Matthew - Sept 21
• Pr20/OT25/P+18 - Sept 22
• Pr21/OT26/P+19 - Sept 29
• St Michael & Angels - Sept 29
• St Francis - Oct 4
• Pr22/OT27/P+20 - Oct 6
• World Communion Sunday - Oct 6
• Pr23/OT28/P+21 - Oct 13
• Thanksgiving - CA -Oct 14
• St Luke - Oct 18
• Pr24/OT29/P+22 - Oct 20
• Pr25/OT30/P+23 - Oct 27
• St Simon & Jude - Oct 28
• Reformation Day - Oct 31
• All Saints - Nov 1
• All Souls - Nov 2
• Pr26/OT31/P+24 - Nov 3
• Pr27/OT32/P+25 - Nov 10
• Veterans Day - Nov 11
• Pr28/OT33/P+26 - Nov 17
• Reign of Christ/
  Christ the King - Nov 24
• Thanksgiving - Nov 28

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