Lent 1A

Lent 1A
March 13, 2011

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

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: Genesis 2:7-9; Genesis 3:1-7

Psalm 32
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17

Romans 5:12-19
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 5:12-19 or Romans 5:12, 17-19

Matthew 4:1-11

Image: Hermanoleon Clipart

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: 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 listed at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
  - Temptation
  - Adam/Eve/Garden of Eden
- Movie Scenes with the following themes:
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 Dennis Olson, Cameron Howard, Lucy Lind Hogan, and David Lose, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- "Abundant Grace," Lizette Merchán, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Lent 1, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Lent 1, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Preaching Helps (Lent 1). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- The Temptation of Jesus, a teling and video commentary, Tracy Radosevic, NBSINT, 2011. (At YouTube)
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 1, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Lent 1, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Lent 1, 2011, David J. Lull, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Gathering, Lent 1, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Lent 1, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Frank M. Yamada, Sarah Henrich, and Audrey West, 2008.
- Lectionary Notes, Lent 1, Beth Quick, 2011.
- Jesus Now, Lent 1. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Sermon Nuggets, Lent 1A, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Rumors, February 10, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Lent 1, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Lent 1, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Starters for Sunday, 13 March, 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. 2011.
- 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, The First Temptation of Chrst Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011. 11th Hour Preaher Party.
- "Tempting Fate," guest essay by Barbara Pitkin, PhD, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005 .
- "Into Temptation," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2011.
- "The Devil Made Me Do It," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- "'Desert Tower to Angel Flight. You are cleared to land,'" Lent 1A, Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, Lent 1, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2011.
- Temptation, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, A Blessing for the Wilderness, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "They Were Naked," Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2011.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Lent 1A, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2011.
- "Busy Pastors, Holy Lent," Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2011.
- "Listening to God at the Beginning of Lent," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 201l.
- "The Devil Debriefs," Reflections on Matthew 4:1-11, Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- Back to the Beginning as Lent Begins, Reflections on Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7, John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- Reclaiming the Vision, Fr. Rick Moley, a garden path, 2011.
- God Abstracted, Kyle Childress, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2011.
- "I'm Sure Milton Keynes is a Beautiful Place," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Lent 1, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
- "Hey Boss," Larry Patten, 2011.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon by P.G. Mathew, with PowerPoint, ChurchGalleries.com.
- "It's Not My Fault," sermon illustrations by C. David McKirachan and Charles D. Reeb, SermonSuite.
- "Struggling with Temptation," Blogging toward Sunday, Edwin Searcy, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Lent 1. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- "Resisting the Temptation," Tracey Lind, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice," The Witness, 2005.
- "What Is Expected of the Baptized?" Angela Ifill, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice," The Witness, 2005.
- The Christian Century:
  - "The Journey Begins," Richard Lischer, 1999.
  - "Clarification," Frederick J. Streets, 1993.
  - "Testing that Never Ceases," Fred B. Craddock, 1990.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
  - "False Desire to Life," Walter Brueggemann, "Trusting God's Inexplicable Goodness," 2011.
  - "Tempted to Power," Laurel A. Dykstra, "A Season of Repentance," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
- 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)
- "Choose Life!" the Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander, Day 1, 2010.
- Selected Sermon, Lent 1A (RCL), by Katerina K. Whitley, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- "A Friend of the Devil," The Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Day 1, 2008.
- Selected Sermon, Lent 1 (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- "Learning Compassion," Deborah Sokolove, Seeker's Church, 2005.
- "The Shady Side of Wisdom," Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon: A pastoral Resoruce for Christians in Exile. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon and Lectionary Resources.
- "Training Days," the Rev. Dr. George Mason, Day 1, 2005.
- Selected sermon, Lent 1, by the Rev. Dr. Susanna E. Metz, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
- "Victory Over Temptation," the Rev. Michael J. Fish, Day 1, 1999.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Abundant Grace, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2011.
- "Maturing," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- "Lead Us Not Into Temptation," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Lent 1, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Lent, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- "Eden: A Moral Landscape," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001.
- "Naked and Not Ashamed," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Pornographic Culture," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002.
- "Discipleship: An Instrument of Peace and Love," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
- Proclaiming Faith, Lent 1, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Bible Study - Lent 1 - 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

Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Lenten Resources page.
Lent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J. Fairchild's A Holy Easter.
Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Lent 1): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Gathering, Lent 1, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Worship Resources, March through Palm Sunday, 2011, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 1, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Lent 1A, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Mustard Seeds, "Temptations Are Not Sins / Created to Walk with God," Lent 1, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Lent 1A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Lent 1A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 1, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 1A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Lent Liturgy / Lenten Preparation Liturgy (catechumenate / RCIA style), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Adapting Lent to the Southern Hemisphere.
- Resources for Black History Month at Bass Mitchell's Special Days and Services site.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Lent 1, 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, Lent 1, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- The Billabong, Lent 1, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Prayers of the People, Lent 1, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Calls to Worship, Barbara Jamieson, Flint Hill UMC, Virginia.
- Creative Closing, Lent 1, 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.
- Starters for Sunday, 10 February 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm32, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- "Tempting!," Service Prayers, 2011, Worship Ways, UCC.
- Starters for Sunday, 13 March, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Lent 1, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Lent 1, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 1, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Prayers of the People, Lent 1A, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- Call to Worship, March 13, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Lent 1, 2011, Bill Wessner.
- Litany, Lent 1, Craig M. Sweet, Restore Me, SermonSuite.
- "The Spirit of Truth," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- Special Prayer for Sunday, March 13th, in light of the Japan earthquake, Mindi Welton-Mitchell, Rev-o-lution.
- Lenten Prayers (based on gospel texts for each Sunday in Lent), Chris Heckert, 2011.
- Prayer for Lent 1A, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
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, Lent 1. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 4:1-11, Temptation of Jesus, Temptation of Jesus #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Matthew 4:1-11, Lectionary Clipart, Hermanoleon Clipart.
- Lent 1 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, "Temptations Are Not Sins / Created to Walk with God," Lent 1, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- PowerPoint Slides for Lent and Lent 1, Will Humes, Word & Table.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
- The Temptation of Jesus, a teling and video commentary, Tracy Radosevic, NBSINT, 2011. (At YouTube)
- Mustard Seeds, "Temptations Are Not Sins / Created to Walk with God," Lent 1, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Lent 1A, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2011.
- SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- "They Were Naked," reflection by Paul Bellan-Boyer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - One Person's Sin Changed Every Life Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: WOODWORTH 8.8.8.8 (“Just As I Am, Without One Plea”) A new hymn based on Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19 that was written for The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011 and available with the music.
  - "The Sun Beat Down Upon His Head," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on Matthew 4:1-11. TUNE: "Truro." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
  - "Jesus Out in the Wilderness," sheet music and bulletin version of original song for Lent 1 by Leigh Newton.
  - "Our Lord, You Were Sent," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, a new hymn about Jesus' temptations written to the tune of FOUNDATION 11.11.11.11 ("How Firm a Foundation").
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 1A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  - "Since the Garden," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn.
- Psalm Settings:
  - Psalm 32 set to Duke Street (LM), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  - "Blessed Are Those," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 1A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Lent 1, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  - Shepherd Sounds, Lent 1, 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 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: scroll down for hymn suggestions.
  - Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Lent 1, CanticaNova Publications.
  - Sing for Joy, Lent 1A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Gathering, Lent 1, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
  - Starters for Sunday, 13 March, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Together to Celebrate, Lent 1, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 1, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Lent 1. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- Gospel Puzzles for the Lectionary, Lent 1A, Mark Ryman, edoxy.com.
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Worshiping with Children, Lent 1A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Mar 13, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Genesis 2:1-17 and 3:1-17 and Adam and Eve's First Sunset: God's New Day by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso and/or The Circle of Days by Reeve Linndbergh, Romans 5:12-19 and The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles, Matthew 4:1-11 and Down the Road by Alice Shertle.
- "Stella Martin's 'Second Sight'," Janice B. Scott, SermonSuite.
- Gathering, Lent 1, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- "Who Says?" Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. Includes Spanish version, puzzles and coloring page.
- Proclaiming Faith, Lent 1, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Lent, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Lent 1, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- "Simon Says," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 1, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Ideas and Talks for Lent, 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.