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Christ the King B
November 2
2, 2009

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

2 Samuel 23:1-7 or Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
Roman Catholic reading: Daniel 7:13-14
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18) or Psalm 93
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 93:1-5
Episcopal reading (RCL):
Psalm 132:1-12, (14-19) or Psalm 93
United Methodist reading: Psalm 132:1-12

Revelation 1:4b-8
Roman Catholic reading: Revelation 1:5-8

John 18:33-37

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated NRSV lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible (NCCB/USCC).
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.
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
bulletFree 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.
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:
bulletTrial/Road to Calvary
bulletChrist Enthroned
bulletDavid
bulletRevelation
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletTake a look at the movie "Chariots of Fire" for a great clip about ultimate allegiance. Eric is forced to stand in front of the prince and the chair of the Olympic committee and literally choose between allegiance to the state and allegiance to God.
bulletSuffering Servant figures
bulletConfrontation with Evil
bulletFaith
bulletCovenant
bulletDeath/Grief
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 Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Christ the King, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Jesus Now. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Lectionary Analysis, Reign of Christ, 2006. Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Proper 29B/Christ the King, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bulletText Studies, Christ the King, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet 2 Samuel 23:1-7 / Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
bullet Psalm 132 / Psalm 93
bullet Revelation 1:4b-8
bullet John 18:33-37
bullet Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
bullet "The Clash of Two Kingdoms: Pilate the Prefect and Christ the King," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2006.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
bullet "Royal Treatment," Mary W. Anderson, The Christian Century, 2003.
bullet "Checkmate," commentary by John C. Morris, The Christian Century, 2000. At Religion Online.
bullet "What Kind of King?" William Dyrness, The Christian Century, 1994.
bulletSojourners "Living the Word," archives:
bullet "Visualizing Providence," Robert Roth, "Power of Imagination," 2006.
bullet "Everlasting Dominion," Michaela Bruzzese, "If Not Now, When?" 2003.
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 "The Servant King with Scars," Bishop Ronald Warren, Day 1, 2006.
bullet Selected Sermon, Christ the King (RCL), by the Very Rev. Anthony F.M. Clavier, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2006.
bullet "What a Vision!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
bullet "Thanksgiving in Three Tenses," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2003.
bullet "A King in Disguise," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Reign of Christ, 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 Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Propers 23-29, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
bulletLight 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 Pentecost Resources Page.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps, Christ the King, 2006. Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. Music and Worship Resources for Christ the King Sunday, Dean McIntyre.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Christ the King, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgy for Christ the King Sunday, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
bullet Mustard Seeds, a lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia, 2006.
bullet Liturgies Online, Christ the King, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
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 - Christ the King. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Lector's Notes, Feast of Christ the King, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet Outside the Box, Reign of Christ, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 26 November, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Stir Up, O Lord, and Almighty and Eternal God, Christ the King, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, "By Heart," Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bullet Clip Art, Christ the King, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: John 18:33-37, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 34 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 Mustard Seeds, a lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia, 2006.
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):
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Reign of Christ, 2006, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
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 Hymns of the Spirit Three, Christ the King B, 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)
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Christ the King Wordsearch, Charles Kirkpatrick, sermons4kids.com.
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Propers 23-29, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Christ the King, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet "Alpha and Omega," "The Nature of Our King," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
bullet "King Backward," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
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.