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Epiphany 4A
February 3, 2008 - Roman Catholic
Not used in 2008 - RCL
Click on Scripture Lessons below for
study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Micah 6:1-8
Roman Catholic reading:
Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13
Psalm 15
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9,
9-10
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Roman Catholic
reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Matthew 5:1-12
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| Images and Movies:
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Art Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 4, Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 4, 2008. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 4, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Helps
(Epiphany 4). Safiyah
Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2005. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Epiphany 4A, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Text and Preaching Paths, Epiphany 4, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Lectionary Analysis,
Epiphany 4,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon &
Sermon - Lectionary Resources. |
| SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Text
Studies, Epiphany 4, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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"Good News
for Broken, Beaten, Fickle People," The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Epiphany 4A, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 4, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Epiphany 4. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church, 2005. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005. |
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"Blessing as Freedom," Pilgrim Preaching, Keeping company with biblical texts and the people
who hear and preach them, a weblog for preaching, by Mary Hinkle, Luther
Seminary. |
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"The World Turned Upside Down," James A. Kelsey, Proclaiming Gospel Justice,
The Witness, 2005. |
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"Why
Richard Is Wrong," a response to atheist Richard Dawkins
on the tsunami disaster,
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus
Foundation, 2005. |
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"Eavesdropping,"
Barbara Lemmel. The Christian Century, January, 1999.
At Religion Online. |
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"Epiphany 4A: Quarrels and Community,"
Merechristian.org, an online journal by
the Rev. J. Barry Vaughn, Ph.D. |
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"Remembering Who We Are,"
by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word
lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
| Living the Word, by Jim and
Shelley Douglass. Lectionary-based scripture commentary at Sojourners Online, 1996. |
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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.
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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Lists of recommended
articles available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
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"The Challenges and Blessings Disabilities Bring,"
Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite
Central Committee, Canada. |
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Blest Are They - Epiphany 4A - 30 January 2005, Samuel D. Zumwalt, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"Taking Care of
Each Other," Pat Conover, Seeker's Church,
2005. |
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Selected sermon,
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, by the Rev. Ben E. Helmer in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2005. |
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"Movers and Shakers," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National
Catholic Weekly, 2005. |
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"Keynoting Discipleship II," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2002. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Epiphany 4, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"Beatitudes in the Desert," 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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"Who Are the Meek?" study guide for
adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Consumerism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. |
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"Extreme Virtues," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. |
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"Prophetic Mysticism," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Epiphany 4A, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Bible Study -
Ordinary Time 4 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary
commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS. |
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Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. |
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| 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. |
| The Text This Week's Epiphany Resources Page. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Epiphany 4): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship,
2005. |
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Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Epiphany 4A, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Epiphany 4A. Liturgies
from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The
Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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"Forward! Carry On!" Ordinary 4, 2005. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
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Fourth Sunday
Ordinary Time, The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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Resources for Black History Month
at Bass Mitchell's Special Days and Services site. |
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Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada:
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
| Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, Epiphany 4, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
| The
Billabong, Epiphany 4, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in
Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. |
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Prayers
of the People, Year A - Epiphany 4/OT4. General intercessions for Sundays and
Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of
Louisiana. |
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Lector's Notes,
Ordinary 4, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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Outside the Box,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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Creative Closing, Ordinary 4, George Hartwell, at Richard J. Fairchild's
Sermon & Lectionary Resources. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 4, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Epiphany 4, Rev. John
Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon -
Lectionary Resources. |
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"Hungry? Thirsty?" reflection by Dorette Saunders,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Hymns and Music:
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, Ordinary 4, 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. |
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Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One:
Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General
Board of Discipleship. |
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Worship
Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for
planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire
suggestions for RCL texts. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Epiphany 4A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 4, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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| With Children (see also listings "With Children"
at individual scripture pages, linked above):
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"God's
Team," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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"Looking Upside Down," Lois Parker Edstrom, Lectionary.org. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Epiphany 4A, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Ideas and
Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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| 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. |
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