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Epiphany 4A
February 3, 2008 - Roman Catholic
Not used in 2008 - RCL

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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

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: Traditional BCP - RCL.
bulletThe 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.
bulletLutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings.
bullet Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
bulletAmerican Baptist Churches Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Sermon on the Mount
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Nonviolence
bullet Peace (Rest)
bullet Doers of the Word
bullet Righteousness
bullet Justice/Injustice
bullet Mercy/Grace
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 4, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 4, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Helps (Epiphany 4). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2005.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Epiphany 4A, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Epiphany 4, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Lectionary Analysis, Epiphany 4, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon - Lectionary Resources.
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Epiphany 4, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet "Good News for Broken, Beaten, Fickle People," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Epiphany 4A, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 4, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
bullet 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.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
bullet "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.
bullet "The World Turned Upside Down," James A. Kelsey, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2005.
bullet "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.
bullet "Eavesdropping," Barbara Lemmel. The Christian Century, January, 1999. At Religion Online.
bullet "Epiphany 4A: Quarrels and Community," Merechristian.org, an online journal by the Rev. J. Barry Vaughn, Ph.D.
bullet "Remembering Who We Are," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
bulletLiving the Word, by Jim and Shelley Douglass. Lectionary-based scripture commentary at Sojourners Online, 1996.
bullet 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.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Micah 6:1-8 / Zephaniah 2:3 - 3:13
bullet Psalm 15
bullet 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
bullet Matthew 5:1-12
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet "The Challenges and Blessings Disabilities Bring," Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada.
bullet 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.
bullet "Taking Care of Each Other," Pat Conover, Seeker's Church, 2005.
bullet Selected sermon, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, by the Rev. Ben E. Helmer in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
bullet "Movers and Shakers," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2005.
bullet "Keynoting Discipleship II," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Epiphany 4, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "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.
bullet "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.
bullet "Extreme Virtues," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
bullet "Prophetic Mysticism," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Epiphany 4A, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Bible Study - Ordinary Time 4 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
bullet Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bullet A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletThe Text This Week's Epiphany Resources Page.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany 4): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2005.
bullet Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet LCA Worship Resources, Epiphany 4A, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
bullet 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.
bullet "Forward! Carry On!" Ordinary 4, 2005. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
bullet Fourth Sunday Ordinary Time, The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
bullet Resources for Black History Month at Bass Mitchell's Special Days and Services site.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada:
bullet "Where We Meet God and Where God Meets Us"
bullet "That Which God Has Chosen"
bullet "Prescriptions and Descriptions"
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bulletLaughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Epiphany 4, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bulletThe Billabong, Epiphany 4, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet 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.
bullet 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.
bullet Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
bullet Creative Closing, Ordinary 4, George Hartwell, at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 4, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bullet Clip Art, Ordinary 4, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: Matthew 5:1-12, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 4 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.
bulletBulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
bullet Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Epiphany 4, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon - Lectionary Resources.
bullet "Hungry? Thirsty?" reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bullet "God, With Joy We Look Around Us," original hymn for Race Relations Sunday by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Tune:  REGENT SQUARE   "Angels, from the Realms of Glory"
bullet "Rejoice, Friends, and Be Delighted!" TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on Matthew 5:1-12. TUNE: "Wycliff." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
bullet "How Shall I Come Before the Lord," A New Hymn Based on Micah 6:6-8, Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Ordinary 4, CanticaNova Publications.
bulletHymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bulletHymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bulletThe Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One: Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 4A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 4, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles, Epiphany 4. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
bullet Gospel Puzzles for the Lectionary, Epiphany 4A, Mark Ryman, edoxy.com.
bulletWith Children (see also listings "With Children" at individual scripture pages, linked above):
bullet "God's Team," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
bullet "Looking Upside Down," Lois Parker Edstrom, Lectionary.org.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Epiphany 4A, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.