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
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:
- 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.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- 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.
