Epiphany 3A
January 23, 2011
With thanks to page sponsor Josef Walker,
who is being installed today as pastor at Ridgeview Christian Church.
Image: Ann Scull, Mustard Seeds
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Isaiah 9:1-4
Roman Catholic
reading: Isaiah 8:23 - 9:3
Psalm 27:1, 4-9
Roman
Catholic reading: Psalm
27
Episcopal RCL reading:
Psalm 27: 1, 5-13
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Roman
Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians
1:10-13, 17
Matthew
4:12-23
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew
4:12-23 or Matthew
4:12-17
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity .
- 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:
- Call
- Repentance
- Conversion
- Children (etc) as mediator figures (wisdom of the foolish)
- Unity (community)
- Special Day Resources: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
- 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 commentary by Amy Oden, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, J.R. Daniel Kirk and Eric Barretto at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 3, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Called Together," Kate Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 3, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Preaching Helps (Epiphany 3). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Frank M. Yamada, Dwight Peterson, and Audrey West, 2008.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Epiphany 3, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Epiphany 3A, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 3, 2011, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 3, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Rumors, January 27, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Third Sunday after the Epiphany, January 27, 2008, Joy L. McDonald Coltvet, Currents in Theology and Mission.
- Jesus Now, Epiphany 3A. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Text Studies, Epiphany 3, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Lexegete, Epiphany 3, Dave Buehler, Yr. Obt. Svt., 2011.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.) Commentary focuses on Isaiah text.
- Starters for Sunday, 23 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. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- 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.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2011.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2011.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, God is Still Calling Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, Epiphany 3, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "Imagine That!" David Lose, Working Preacher, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, Catch of the Day, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- Close for Comfort, Fr. Rick Moley, a garden path, 2011.
- Nails, Tires and Hope, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- "Political Religion," Epiphany 3, Wayne Brouwer, Emphasis, SermonSuite, 2011.
- "Perfect Panic Strategy," Epiphany 3A, Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
- "A Radical Response to a Unique Opportunity," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon by Rev. Jeffrey Krehbiel, with PowerPoint.
- "Head Case" Larry Patten, 2011.
- "Met in Darkness, Seen in Light,"Angela Bauer-Levesque, Robert Griffin, Mary Foulke, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2011. (LGBT)
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Epiphany 3A. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- "Power and Unity," Mark Handley Andrus, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2005.
- 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.
- The Christian Century:
- "What About Zebedee?" Mark Ralls, The Christian Century, 2005.
- "Foolish Belonging," Lillian Daniel, 2002.
- "Makeshift Communities," Barbara Lemmel, 1999.
- "Fleeing Before Herod (Matt 4:12-13)," Fred B. Craddock, 1990.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Portraits of Jesus," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Voices of Truth," 2008.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
- "What Are We Doing Here?" the Rev. Dr. Ozzie E. Smith, Jr., Day 1, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Epiphany 3 (RCL), by the Rev. Ben E. Helmer, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- "Cobwebs on the Confessional," the Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2008.
- Selected Sermon, Epiphany 3 (RCL), by the Rev. Charles Hoffacker, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Called Together, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2011.
- "Choosing Disciples," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- "To Fish or Not to Fish," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 3, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 3 - 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 3): 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)
- Lectionary Worship Aids, Epiphany 3, Dallas A. Brauninger, SermonStudio, SermonSuite, 2011.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany 3, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Epiphany 3A, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Mustard Seeds, "Discipleship 101/Abandoning the Boats," Epiphany 3, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Epiphany 3A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 3A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 3A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Epiphany 3, 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.
- Prayers of the People, Year A - Epiphany 3/OT3. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 3, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- The Billabong, Epiphany 3, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Introductions to lectionary readings for readers, Proper 3A. Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
- Creative Closing, Ordinary 3, George Hartwell, at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Epiphany 3, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Epiphany 3, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday, 23 January, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "A Call to Unity," Service Prayers, 2011, Worship Ways, UCC.
- Confession RCL, Epiphany 3, 2011, Bill Wessner.
- "Accept the Consequences,", Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 27:1, 4-9, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 3, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español..
- 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 3. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 3, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 4:12-23, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 3 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, "Discipleship 101/Abandoning the Boats," Epiphany 3, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Jesus Calls the First Disciples, 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.
- "Choosing Disciples," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- "Walk in the Light!" reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- SAMUEL, Epiphany 3, 2011, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Epiphany 3, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2011.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "Jesus, You Once Called Disciples" Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: IN BABILONE 8.7.8.7 D ("There's a Wideness in God's Mercy")
- "The Lamb's Embrace," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on Matthew 4:12-23. TUNE: "Monkland." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
- "The Light," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 3A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings
- Psalm 27:1, 4-9 set to Amazing Grace (CM 86 86), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
- "Whom Shall I Fear?" lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 3A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Epiphany 3, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Shepherd Sounds, Epiphany 3. 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.")
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Ordinary 3, CanticaNova Publications.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- 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.
- 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 3A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Starters for Sunday, 23 January, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Together to Celebrate, Epiphany 3A, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 3, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- 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 3. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- Gospel Puzzles for the Lectionary, Epiphany 3A, Mark Ryman, edoxy.com.
- With Children (see also listings "With Children"
at individual scripture pages, linked above):
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Jan 23, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2011. Connections: Isaiah 9:1-4 and The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury, Matthew 4:12-23 and Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter.
- Worshiping with Children, Epiphany 3A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- Gathering, Epiphany 3, 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 3, 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.
- "Rolling Along Together With Christ," "Gone Fishing," "Fishing for People," 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 listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
