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Advent 4B
December 21, 2008

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14a, 16

Luke 1:47-55 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 89:2-29 
Episcopal reading (RCL): Canticle 3 or Canticle 15 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
United Methodist reading: Luke 1:47-55

Romans 16:25-27

Luke 1:26-38

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated (NRSV) Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
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.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bullet Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
bullet United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
bullet Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use 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:
bulletAnnunciation
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletCall
bulletMary, Mother of Jesus
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), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2008. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Samuel Giere, L. Ann Jervis, Paul S. Berge, Rolf Jacobson.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Advent 4). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2005.
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Advent 4, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Preaching Helps, First Sunday of Advent through Transfiguration of Our Lord, Year B, Robert H. Smith, John Rollefson, Richard Rollefson, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2002.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Mary, the Lord's Servant: Availability," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
bullet "Birthing Peace in a World of Violence," Liz Zivanov, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Advent 4B. 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 "Garrison Keillor and the Second Coming," Craig A. Satterlee, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2005.
bullet "God's Entrance," Fleming Rutledge. Commentary from The Christian Century, 1999. At Religion Online.
bullet "Representatives and Partners," commentary by Delores S. Williams from The Christian Century, 1990. At Religion Online.
bullet "Risking Vulnerability," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
bullet Living the Word by Peter B. Price. Lectionary based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1996.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year B. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet "Have I Got News for You!" the Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2005.
bullet Selected Sermon, Advent 4B, by the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
bullet "Welcome to the Real World," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
bullet Advent 4, the Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Entire book of sermons is one long pdf file. Slow connections will require long download times.)
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Advent 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.
bulletBible Study - 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.
bulletA 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 Advent Resources Page.
bulletA wonderful, comprehensive list of links & resources for Advent and Christmas at Richard and Charlene Fairchild's award-winning A Holy Christmas.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Advent 4B, 2005): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet "A Liturgy of Light: A Candle Lighting Service for Year B," UCC Worship Ways, 2008.
bullet Ideas for Sundays in Advent, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA.
bullet Advent and Christmas Resources, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
bullet Liturgies Online, Advent 4, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 4 by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, 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.
bullet Prayers of the People, B - Advent 4, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Lector's Notes, Advent 4, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet "Surprising God," "El Dios Sorprendente," prayer based on Luke 1:26-38, 46-56, UCC Worship Ways, 2008.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bulletClip Art Images: Luke 1:26-38, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Advent 4B 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.
bullet Clip Art, Advent B4, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bullet Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
bullet Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet "Indescribable Gift," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
bullet "Mary Heard the Angel's Message," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, to BEECHER 8.7.8.7D.
bullet "The Lord's Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Advent 4B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bulletThe Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
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 Hymn Suggestion First-Line Generator for Voices United (United Church of Canada). Type in numbers of hymns and get a list of first lines. Peter Chynoweth, Yellowhead Presbytery. (scroll down)
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet "God's Visit," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
bullet Ideas and Talks for Advent, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
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.