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Christmas B2
January 4, 2009
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Lessons below for study links and resources:
Jeremiah 31:7-14
/ Sirach 24:1-12
Roman Catholic reading: Sirach 24:1-4, 8-12
or use Epiphany Readings
Episcopal Reading:
Jeremiah 31:7-14
Psalm 147:12-20
/ Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20
or use Epiphany Readings
Episcopal Reading: Psalm
84
Ephesians 1:3-14
Roman Catholic reading: Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-18
or use Epiphany Readings
Episcopal Reading:
Ephesians1:3-6, 15-19a
John 1:(1-9), 10-18
Roman Catholic reading: John 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
or use Epiphany Readings
Episcopal Reading:
Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 or
Luke 2:41-52 or
Matthew 2:1-12
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes: |
| Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by J. Clinton McCann, Hans Weirsma, Holly Hearon, James Limburg. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Christmas 2, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Christmas 2, 2009, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Jesus Now,
Christmas 2B,
lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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"O Sapientia,"
Christmas 2B,
2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary. |
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Text
Studies, Christmas 2, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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SAMUEL,
Christmas 2B, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Lectionary Study,
Christmas 2B, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Christmas 2B,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Rumors,
for January 4, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Starters for Sunday,
4 January, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Lists of recommended
articles available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"Flesh Made Word," Blogging toward Sunday, Tom Steagald, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century,
2009. |
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Sermon Brainwave.
Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Rolf
Jacobson, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At
Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org, 2009. |
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Tuesday Lectionary
Leanings, Word and Kings Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion,
2009. |
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Disclosing New Worlds,
Christmas 2B,
Lawrence Moore, 2009. |
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"Voices from the Desert: New Year's Resolutions from out Monastic
Mothers and Fathers,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2009. |
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"Wisdom, Made
Particular," Greg Carey, Mykal Slack, Mona West,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective) |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009. |
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Daily Reflection,
Christmas 2B, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Christmas 2, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009. |
| Articles from The Christian Century:
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| "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
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"Full Circle," Michaela Bruzzese, "Claiming Our Inheritance,"
2009. |
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"Invited and Convicted," Lauren F. Winner, "Divine
Manifestations," 2002. |
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"Arise, Shine Out," Peter B. Price, "Breaking with the Old,
Making the New," 1997. |
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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"Two Languages," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (John 1) |
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"An Attitude of Discipleship: Grace upon Grace,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Christmas, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. |
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| 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. |
| The Text This Week's Christmas Resources Page. |
| A wonderful, comprehensive list of links & resources for
Advent and Christmas at Richard and Charlene Fairchild's award-winning A Holy Christmas. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Resources,
Christmas 2B, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Christmas 2
by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Christmas 2B, 2009.
Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt,
The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Christmas 2B, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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Liturgies
Online, Christmas 2, by Rev Moira
Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Sermons and
Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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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. |
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Prayers
of the People, Year B - Christmas 2, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by
Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Outside the Box,
Sundays after Christmas, litanies, poems and prayers written for
the local church, by Katherine Hawker. |
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Worship Resources, Christmas 2B,
John van de Laar,
Sacredise. |
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A Prayer
for Christmas 2,
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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Starters for Sunday,
4 January, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Offertory Prayers for
January, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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"Equipping Ourselves for a New Year," reflection by Steve Berneking,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Christmas 2B,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Christmas 2B, 2009, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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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. |
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Together
to Celebrate, January 4, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Christmas 2B / Epiphany 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims,
Singing from the Lectionary. |
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Starters for Sunday,
4 January, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary
Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
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Coloring
Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons,
Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
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With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page): |
| Drama (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Dramatic Reading, John 1/Genesis 1, Theresa Coleman, reverend mommy's
random thoughts. |
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| A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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