Epiphany 2A
January 16, 2011
With thanks to page sponsor: Epiphany Lutheran Church, Toledo, Ohio.
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Isaiah 49:1-7
Roman Catholic
reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6
Psalm 40:1-11
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm
40:2-10
Episcopal RCL reading:
Psalm 40:1-12
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Roman
Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3
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 calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
- 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:
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- Special Day Resources: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
- Special Day Resources: Martin Luther King, Jr.
- 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.
- Preaching This Week commentary by Bo Lim, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Mark Tranvik and Jaime Clark-Soles at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 2, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "All That We Are," Karen Georgia Thompson, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011. Additional reflection on John 1:29-42 by Kate Huey.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 2, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Preaching Helps (Epiphany 2). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Christine Roy Yoder, Dwight Peterson, and Audrey West, Luther Seminary, 2008.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 2, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Epiphany 2, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Epiphany 2A, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Lexegete, Epiphany 2, Dave Buehler, Yr. Obt. Svt., 2011.
- Rumors, January 20, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 2, 2008, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20, 2008, Joy L. McDonald Coltvet, Currents in Theology and Mission.
- Jesus Now, Epiphany 2A. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Progressive Bible Study, Isaiah 49:3, 5-6, Pastor Dan, Street Prophets.
- Text Studies, Epiphany 2, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Starters for Sunday, 16 January, 2011. 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.
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Sermon Brainwave, 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.
- Forgiveness in Worship, F. Dean Lueking, Century Blog, 2011.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Christ Calling Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, What Are You Looking For?, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- Lectionary Blogging, Epiphany 2, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- Caught Daydreaming, Fr. Rick Moley, a garden path, 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 2, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
- Suffering and Serving, One and All, Mary Austin, Ronald H. Love, George Reed, Epiphany 2 and Tucson Incident, SermonSuite The Immediate Word free sample, 2011.
- "Come and See," Epiphany 2A, Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
- "Called to Testify," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011. (Epiphany 2 lectionary texts, MLK, shootings in Tucson.)
- "Look/See: A Simple Lesson in Evangelism," Sharon R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life, 2011.
- Grace and Peace, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- "Truth Dazzles Gradually," Kyle Childress, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
- "True Identity,"Angela Bauer-Levesque, Robert Griffin, Mary Foulke, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2011. (LGBT)
- "A Loyal Member of a Dysfunctional Family: Why I Go to Church," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008
- Lectionary Ruminations, Presbyterian Bloggers, 2011.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Epiphany 2A, Laura and Matt Norvell, 2011.
- This Sunday's Readings, (Epiphany 2) Martin Warner, Church Times, 2011.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Epiphany 2A, 2008. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church. 2005
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- "Disaster and Discipleship," Rowan Smith, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2005.
- "Sacrificial Lambs," Robert W. Cromey, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2005.
- 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.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- The Christian Century:
- "The Other 'H' Word," Mark Ralls,2005.
- "Grand Introductions," Lillian Daniel, 2002.
- "Sent of God to Witness," Fred B. Craddock, 1990.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Power in Weakness," Walter Brueggemann, "Walking with the Light of the World" 2011.
- "The Servant's Song," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Voices of Truth," 2008.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
- "Pursuing the Prophetic," the Rev. Dr. Bill Leonard, Day 1, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Epiphany 2 (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. J. Barrington Bates, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- "What Are You Looking For?" the Rev. Dr. Catherine Taylor, Day 1, 2008.
- Selected Sermon, Epiphany 2 (RCL), by Katerina K. Whitley, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- "Follow the Leader," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2005.
- Selected sermon by the Rev. James Liggett, in Sermons that Work, ECUSA, 2005.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- All That We Are, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2011.
- "Season of the Lamb," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
- "Come and See," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 2, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- "Prophecy from the Sidelines," (1 Corinthians 1:4-9) study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
- "U2: Unexpected Prophets," (Psalm 40) study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006.
- "Following the Lamb of God," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 2 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
- 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 Epiphany Resources Page.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany 2): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Worship Resources, January, 2011, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany 2, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Epiphany 2A, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Mustard Seeds, "Following with Our Feet upon the Rock," Epiphany 2, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Suffering and Serving, One and All, Mary Austin, Ronald H. Love, George Reed, Epiphany 2 and Tucson Incident, SermonSuite The Immediate Word free sample, 2011.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship Resources, Epiphany 2A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 2A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 2A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Ordinary 2, CanticaNova Publications.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Epiphany 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.
- The Billabong, Epiphany 2, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Prayers of the People, Year A - Epiphany 2/OT2. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", NZBP - reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship CofE.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 2, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Prayers and Meditations, Psalm 36:5-10, Timeless Psalms, Joan Stott.
- Confession RCL, Epiphany 2, 2011, Bill Wessner.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Epiphany 2, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Epiphany 2, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday, 16 January, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "Polished Arrows," Service Prayers, 2011, Worship Ways, UCC.
- "Come and See,", Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- Prayer for Epiphany 2A, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Sunday 2. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 2, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Ordinary 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.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
- Mustard Seeds, "Following with Our Feet upon the Rock," Epiphany 2, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lamb of God, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2011.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- "Come and See," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, What Are You Looking For?, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- "What Are You Looking For?" Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, First Sunday after Epiphany, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2011.
- SAMUEL, Epiphany 2, 2011, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "O Jesus, You Were Born to Be"Â Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune:Â TRURO (8.8.8.8) (Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates) or TALLIS' CANON (8.8.8.8) (All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night).
- "The Lamb's Embrace," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on John 1:29-42. TUNE: Aberystwyth (Parry), Joseph Parry (1879). New Hymns for the Lectionary.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 2A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings
- "I Waited Patiently for Thee," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 40:1-11 set to He Leadeth Me (LMD 88 88 D), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 2A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Epiphany 2, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Shepherd Sounds, Epiphany 2. 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.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Ordinary 2, CanticaNova Publications.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One: Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
- Sing for Joy, Epiphany 2A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, Epiphany 2, 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, Ordinary 2, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Starters for Sunday, 16 January, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Together to Celebrate, Epiphany 2A, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Epiphany 2. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- Gospel Puzzles for the Lectionary, John 1:29-42, Mark Ryman, edoxy.com.
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Jan 16, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2011. Connections: Isaiah 49:1-7 and The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights by Carole Boston Weatherford, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and God's Dream by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, John 1:29-42 and Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes.
- Worshiping with Children, Epiphany 2A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- Gathering, Epiphany 2, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010-2011. (Terms of Use)
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 2, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- "Being a Light to the Nations," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
- Drama (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
