Proper 8A/Ordinary 13A/Pentecost +7
June 29, 2008

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

Genesis 22:1-14 or Jeremiah 28:5-9
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Genesis 22:1-14

Psalm 13 or Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 89:2-19
United Methodist  & ELCIC reading: Psalm 13

Romans 6:12-23
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 6:3-11

Matthew 10:40-42
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 10:37-42 (see also study page for Matt 10:40-42)

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.
  • Lectionary readings from the 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 Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Abraham and Isaac
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Servanthood
    • Righteousness
    • Generosity
    • Abraham (see esp Eye of God)
    • Sacrifice
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by James Limburg, Esther M. Menn, Marion L. Soards, Greg Carey.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 8, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 8, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +7, 2008). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • "Immigration and Hospitality," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 8, 2008, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +7, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "Get with the Program," Proper 8, 2008, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 13A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • "Gifts of Compassion," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.
  • Text Studies, Proper 8, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +7, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Lectionary Study, June 29, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 7A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Rumors, for June 29, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Starters for Sunday, 29 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • Genesis 22:1-14 / Jeremiah 28:5-9
  • Psalm 13 / Psalm 89
  • Romans 6:12-23
  • Matthew 10:40-42
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Blogging toward Sunday, Peter J. Leithart, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
  • Sermon Brainwave. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matthew Skinner discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. (Also, special edition podcast on Genesis 22 text.)
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Was Abraham Crazy? edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
  • "Don't Be Fooled," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Uncomfortable Words," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
  • "From Violence to Peace, Exclusion to Hospitality," Julienne Buenting, Scott Haldeman, Nate Metrick, Timothy J. Sandoval, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • "A Father Sacrifices His Son, A God Tests His Disciple," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
  • "Preaching Stories of Family Origins: Readings from the Book of Genesis," lectionary reflections for June, Rev. Dr. Ronald J. Allen, The Living Pulpit, 2008.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 8, BCP. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "Slave Wages," Bill O'Brien, The Christian Century, 2005.
  • "Radical Hospitality and Contagious Holiness," Sarah Dylan Breuer, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • "When God Tested Abraham," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
  • "God So Loves This World," 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 from Sojourners OnLine, 1996.
  • 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)
  • "The Art of Welcome," the Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn, Day 1, 2008.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 8A (RCL), the Rev. Ben E. Helmer, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 8, the Rev. Anthony F.M. Clavier, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
  • "To Give and Not to Count the Cost," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 7, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "You gonna eat that?" Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008.
  • "Tips for Discipleship: Welcome Others," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
  • Bible Study - Ordinary Time 13 - 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 Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +7, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +7, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 8, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Pentecost +7, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Discipleship = Hospitality," Proper 8, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Immigration and Hospitality," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 7A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 13, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • "Whoever Welcomes Me Welcomes Him Who Sent Me," Ordinary 13. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
  • Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 13, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
    • "God Has Provided"
    • "Welcome in Christ's Name"
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, 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, P8/OT13, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, OT 13, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker, "Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church."
  • Starters for Sunday, 29 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Offertory Prayers for June, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +7, 2008, the Rev. Joseph W. Daniels, Jr., United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • "A Prayer for Pentecost 7," Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
  • Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 8A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • "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.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 10:40-42, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 13 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.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 7 / Independence Day, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Discipleship = Hospitality," Proper 8, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "A Place for the Prophet," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +7, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +7, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Kingdom of Mystery," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 8A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +7, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, 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.
    • Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +7, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    • Starters for Sunday, 29 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, June 29, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 8A, 2008, Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Sing for Joy, Pentecost 7A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 8. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Gathering, Pentecost +7, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 13, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Welcome," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • "Who Do You Trust?" "Paid in Full," Children's Sermons from Sermons4kids.com.
• 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.