Easter 3B
April 22, 2012
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Lessons below
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Acts 3:12-19
Roman Catholic
reading: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19
Psalm 4
Roman Catholic
reading: Psalm 4:2-9
1 John 3:1-7
Roman
Catholic reading: 1 John 2:1-5
Luke
24:36b-48
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 24:35-48
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- NRSV Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
- 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.
- 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:
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Preaching This Week commentary, Easter 3, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Easter 3, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching Helps (Easter 3). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- "Mindfully Minding the Meaning," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, April 22, 2012, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections.
- The Lectionary Lab, Easter 3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- "Christ Among Us," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2012.
- Sermon Nuggets, Easter 3B, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter 3, 2012, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Witnesses -- Commentary for Easter 3, Wayne Brouwer, SermonSuite.
- Starters for Sunday, 22 April, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- John Shearman's Lectionary Resource, Easter 3, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Easter 3B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for April 26, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Preaching Helps, Easter 3, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Easter 3, from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2012.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2012.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2012.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2012.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2012.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2012.
- Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2012.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2012.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2012.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Is It Tuesday Again ALREADY?, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
- "Witnesses," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
- "A Welcoming Table," Henry G Brinton, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
- "Not Cast Offs," Rick Morley, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- "Witnesses," John Van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- "Leave me alone, but please stay the night," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
- "Joyful Disbelief," Miriam's Tambourine, 2012.
- "Potlucks, Comfort Food, and Faith" Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- "The World Does Not Know Us," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- "The Resurrection and Wounds that Won't Heal," David R. Henson, Patheos, 2012.
- "You Are Witnesses," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- "Opened Minds and Hearts," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
- "Jesus: Crucified. Died. Risen. Hungry," Michael Coffey, 2012.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Bryan Jackson, Chris Ayers, 2012.
- "Peace Be With You," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
- Sermon Notes for April 22, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Easter 3, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
- "a piece of broiled fish," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- "We Can Do Better: Holocaust Remembrance Day," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012.
- This Sunday's Readings, Easter 3, Rosalind Brown, Church Times, 2012.
- Daily Reflection, Easter 3, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
- "Glimpsing Danaus Plexippus," Larry Patten, 2012.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2012.
- The Scarlet Letter Bible, Caspar Green, 2012.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2012.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2012.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2012.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2012.
- Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2012.
- The Hardest Question, 2012.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2012.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2012.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2012.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2012.
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2012
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2012.
- Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2012.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2012.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2012.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2012.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2012.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2012.
- "Encountering God," Wil Gafney, Holly Hearon, Chales Allen, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- "Resurrection and Torture," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
- "Out of the Upper Room, and Into the Streets!" Michael Russell, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
- Articles at The Christian Century:
- "Fresh Evidence," Kristen Bargeron Grant, 2003.
- "Staying Power," William Brosend, 2000.
- "Touch and See," F. Dean Lueking, 1997.
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
- "The Bringers of Good News," Michaela Bruzzese, "Believing What's True," 2009.
- "Resurrection First," Robert Roth, "Secrets Uncovered," 2006.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- "Serious Stories," the Rev. Dr. Randall Bush, Day 1, 2011.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
- "Folding Screens and Forgiveness," the Rev. Benjamin Anthony, Day 1, 2009.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Christ Among Us," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
- "Power in the Story," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
- Lectionary Notes, Easter 3, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "A Moment of Recognition," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Luke 24)
- "The Eighth Day," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Luke 24)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Easter, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. (Scroll down past chart of CEV 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
- Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Easter 3): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Mustard Seeds, Easter 3, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 3B, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship Resources, Easter 3B and Earth Day, April 12, 2012, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Easter 3, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- The Worship Closet, Easter 3, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
- "I Had No Idea," Worship resources, Frank Ramirez, SermonSuite.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Easter 3, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- Easter Season Liturgy, Easter Season Reflection (emphasis on Easter in the Southern Hemisphere), Rev. Bosco Peters.
- 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 - Easter 3. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Easter 3, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," Common Worship Cof E, NZPB, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Sunday Prayer, Easter 3B, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Easter 3, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Offertory Prayers, Easter 3, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- Starters for Sunday, 22 April, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 4, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 3, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "We Are Witnesses," service prayers, etc, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (list of .doc files)
- "a piece of broiled fish," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, April 22, 2012, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections.
- "Blessing by Bread," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2012.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- Prayers for Easter 3B, Michael Anthony Howard, Words@Worship, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Easter 3, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Hermanoleon Clipart, Easter 3B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 24:36-48, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Easter 3 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.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
- Mustard Seeds, Easter 3, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- "Power in the Story," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- "A Way Back to God," reflection by Rev. David Haberer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (.pdf)
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "Freedom Cry," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn, 2012.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 3B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 3, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Easter 3, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Lectionary Hymns, Easter 3, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Choral Anthem Project, Easter 3, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Easter 3, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Starters for Sunday, 22 April, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 3, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, April 22, 2012, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Easter 3B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," April 22, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Acts 3:12-19 and First Come the Zebra by Lynne Barasch, 1 John 3:1-7 and Today Is the Birthday of the World by Linda Heller, Luke 24:36b-48 and The King and the Three Thieves by Kristen Balouch.
- "When You Grow Up," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
- Childrens Sermon, Faith and Home Connection, Weekly home devotions, etc. Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Little People Big Word, Earth Day B, D. Ditmer, 2012.
- "The Road to Emmaus," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
- Dinner with Jesus, Anna Shirey, from SermonSuite.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter 3, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Easter, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- 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.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
- 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.

