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November 22, 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

• Texts:
  • Illustrated NRSV lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible (NCCB/USCC).
  • 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.
  • Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
  • 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.
  • PCUSA - Daily/Weekly Lectionary Readings.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Trial/Road to Calvary
    • Christ Enthroned
    • David
    • Revelation
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Take 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 as he understands the choice.
    • Suffering Servant figures
    • Confrontation with Evil
    • Faith
    • Covenant
    • Death/Grief
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Facebook Page: Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Juliana Claassens, Ted A. Smith, Mark Throntveit, Susan Eastman, and Paul S. Berge.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, The Solemnity of Christ the King, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "A Wise Reign," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2009.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Reign of Christ, 2009, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Preaching Helps (Christ the King / Reign of Christ, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Christ the King, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • SAMUEL, Reign of Christ, 2009, at i.ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, The Reign of Christ, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Christ the King B, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Rumors, for November 22, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • "The Choice Is Ours: 4 Questions for the Apocalypse," Proper 29, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • Text Studies, Christ the King, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Lectionary Study, Ordinary 34/Christ the King, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2009.
  • "Christ: Alpha & Omega," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Starters for Sunday, 22 November, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • 2 Samuel 23:1-7 / Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
  • Psalm 132 / Psalm 93
  • Revelation 1:4b-8
  • John 18:33-37
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Facebook Page: Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Good News that remains," Leonard Beechy, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2009.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "What is the Truth about Our King?" RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2009. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "Ultimate Imagination," Doug Lee, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Sermon Starters, Ordinary Time, 2009, Mandy Sloan Flemming, United Methodist Church Circuit Rider.
  • "Can a Good Christian Be a Good Citizen? The Reign of Christ the King," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
  • Ordinary 34, Matt & Laura Norvell, Grounded and Rooted in Love, 2009.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • Lectionary Blogging, Christ the King, 2009, John Petty, Progressive Involvement.
  • "The Reign of God's Justice and Love," April Baker, Sandra Hack Polaski, Sidney D. Fowler, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • Daily Reflection, Christ the King B, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • "So You Are a King?" Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2009.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Royal Choice," Keith D. Herron, 2006.
    • "Royal Treatment," Mary W. Anderson, 2003.
    • "Checkmate," John C. Morris, 2000.
    • "What Kind of King?" The Christian Century, 1994.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Christ the King," Michaela Bruzzese, "Our Redemption Draws Near," 2009.
    • "Visualizing Providence," Robert Roth, "Power of Imagination," 2006.
    • "Everlasting Dominion," Michaela Bruzzese, "If Not Now, When?" 2003.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • 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.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Jesus and Leadership," Christ the King Sunday, Ken Carter, Faith and Leadership, 2009.
  • Sermons that Work, Christ the King (RCL), the Rev. Dr. J. Barry Vaughn, ECUSA, 2009.
  • "The Servant King with Scars," Bishop Ronald Warren, Day 1, 2006.
  • "What a Vision!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
  • "Thanksgiving in Three Tenses," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2003.
  • "A King in Disguise," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Reign of Christ, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "The Art of Final Judgment," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Revelation)
  • "Listen," Living in Christ, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Christ the King, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Propers 23-29, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
  • 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.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Christ the King, 2009): 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.
  • Gathering, Reign of Christ, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Worship Resources, November, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Christ the King, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Christ the King B, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy for Christ the King Sunday, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Who's in charge?" Christ the King B, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Feast of Christ the King B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Liturgies Online, Christ the King, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Jesus Christ, Universal Ruler," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• 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, Year B - Christ the King. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • 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.
  • Outside the Box, Reign of Christ, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Starters for Sunday, 26 November, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 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.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Starters for Sunday, 22 November, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • A Prayer for Christ the King, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2009.
  • Offertory Prayers for November, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources for Christ the King / Reign of Christ Sunday, Year B, Safiyah Fosua, UMC GBOD.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 33, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Prayer for Proper 28B, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Prayers of the People, Christ the King, 2009, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "Reign of Christ," Last Pentecost B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
  • Prayer for Christ the King Sunday, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Christ the King. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Christ the King, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: John 18:33-37, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • 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.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Who's in charge?" Christ the King B, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Christ the King, 2009. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Commercial Site: "Reign of Christ," Visual Liturgy/Film, The Work of the People.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL, Reign of Christ, 2009, at i.ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Reign of Christ, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "A Big Question: What Is Truth?" reflection by Robert Hodgson, Jr., eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Christ the King B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Let us Go to God's Dwelling Place," (Psalm 132), "Our God Reigns," (Psalm 93), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 132:1-18 set to Lobe den Herren (14 14 11 8), Psalm 93 set to Azmon (CM) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Reign of Christ/Christ the King, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Christ the King/Reign of Christ, 2009, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • Music and Worship Resources for Christ the King Sunday, Dean McIntyre, UMC GBOD.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Lectionary Hymns, Christ the King B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Christ the King B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Gathering, Reign of Christ, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    • Starters for Sunday, 22 November, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, Christ the King B, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 33, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    • Sing for Joy, Christ the King, 2009. 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):
  • Christ the King Wordsearch, Charles Kirkpatrick, sermons4kids.com.
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Gathering, Reign of Christ, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Propers 23-29, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Christ the King, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Christ the King, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • "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.)
  • "King Backward," Charles Kirkpatrick, 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.