The Text This Week - Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

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Baptism of Christ B
January 8, 2006

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Genesis 1:1-5
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 or Isaiah 55:1-11
 

Psalm 29
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 29:1-10 or Isaiah 12:2-6
 

Acts 19:1-7
Roman Catholic reading and Episcopal reading: Acts 10:34-38 or 1 John 5:1-9

Mark 1:4-11
Roman Catholic reading and Episcopal reading: Mark 1:7-11

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletLectionary 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.
bulletLutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings, Year B. 2006 one-page listing of texts.
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
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.
bullet PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletBaptism
bulletBaptism of Jesus
bullet John the Baptist
bullet Creation
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletBaptism
bulletCall
bulletJohn the Baptist Types
bulletConversion
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 Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Baptism of the Lord, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, The Baptism of Our Lord, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Baptism of the Lord). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, The Baptism of Christ, John Pridmore, Church Times.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Baptism of Jesus, Lindy Black. Illustrations, questions, quotations.
bullet Lectionary Analysis, First Sunday after Epiphany, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon - Lectionary Resources.
bullet Starters for Sunday, January 8, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet "Baptism of the Lord," Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Epiphany B-1, 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 "Tookie Williams and 'Redemptive Transition," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
bullet "The God Who Is For Us," Jeff Krantz, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2006.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog.
bullet Daily Reflection, Baptism of the Lord, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2006.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
bullet "A Watery Solution," Barbara Sholis, The Christian Century, 2002.
bullet "Divine Manifestations," by Lauren F. Winner. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
bullet "The Waters of Solidarity," Mary W. Anderson, The Christian Century, 1999.
bullet "New and Old Together," commentary by David L. Bartlett from The Christian Century, 1997. At Religion Online.
bullet "Breaking With the Old, Making the New," Living the Word Lectionary Reflections in Sojourners Online, January/February, 1997.
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 Baptism of Jesus - 8 January 2006, James Mueller, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet Selected Sermon, Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ, by the Rev. Kirk Kubicek, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2006.
bullet "The Hospitality House," The Rev. Mark Sargent, Day 1, 2006.
bullet Homily Grits, Baptism of the Lord, 2006, the Rev. Grant M. Gallup, Managua, Nicaragua (ECUSA).
bullet "Through the Waters to New Life," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
bullet Selected sermon, Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ, by the Rev. Angela V. Askew, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2003.
bullet "Heavenly Voice, Earthly Mission," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Baptism of the Lord, 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 "Scientists Discover Brain Cell Growth into Adulthood," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA.
bullet Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
bullet Baptism Resources:
bullet"Conversion and Baptism: A cross cultural perspective in the light of the encounter between Judaism and Hellenism," William Loader, Professor on New Testament, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia.
bullet"Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry," Faith and Order Paper No. 111. World Council of Churches, 1982. Theological and practical commentary.
bulletBaptism and Baptismal Vows in The Catholic Encyclopedia (1916).
bullet Baptism Tradition, statement from Disciples of Christ.
bulletBy Water and the Spirit: United Methodist official statement and articles about baptism, 1996.
bulletOn Baptism: Against the Donatists, Augustine of Hippo.
bullet"Baptism and Rebaptism," Vernard Eller, The Christian Century 1965. At House Church Central.
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 Epiphany Resources Page includes links to artistic images of the Baptism of Christ.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps, Baptism of the Lord, 2006. Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Baptism of the Lord, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
bulletWorship Ways, Celebration of the Baptism of Christ. Liturgy planning, United Church of Christ.
bullet Liturgies Online, Epiphany 1, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bulletWorship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 1 - Baptism of Jesus, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "Baptism of the Lord," Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet The Baptism of Our Lord, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada:
bullet "A Good Beginning"
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.
bulletPrayers of the People, Year B - Epiphany 1: Baptism. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bulletBackground and Liturgy for Epiphany and the Blessing of Water at Byzantine.Net (Byzantine Catholics on the Web).
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Outside the Box, Baptism of Jesus, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
bullet Lector's Notes, the Baptism of the Lord, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet Starters for Sunday, January 8, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Offertory Prayers for January, 2006, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Baptism of the Lord, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Prayer of the Church, Baptism of Our Lord, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Baptism of the Lord, 2006, Theon Johnson III, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bulletGraphics and Bulletin Materials (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Clip Art Images: Baptism of Christ, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 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.
bullet Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, First Sunday after Epiphany, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon - Lectionary Resources.
bulletTaking Faith Home, January 8, 2006, Greg Priebbenow, formingfaith.com. A free intergenerational take-home insert for integrating lectionary readings with at-home prayers, family time, table grace, devotions, ritual and suggestions for service.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Baptism of the Lord, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet "Down by the Jordan," a new hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bulletHymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
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 The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet The Psalmistry: All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
bullet Metrical Psalms. Lectionary Psalms set to popular hymn music by Dale A. Schoening.
bulletHymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Baptism of Christ, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Baptism, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet "What Baptism Means to Us," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
bullet Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
bullet Gathering, Baptism of the Lord, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
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 also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Dramatic Reading, John 1/Genesis 1, Theresa Coleman, reverend mommy's randon thoughts.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.