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Epiphany 6B
February 12, 2006

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

2 Kings 5:1-14
Roman Catholic reading: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
 

Psalm 30
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 32:1-11
 

1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 10:31 - 11:1

Mark 1:40-45

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated (NRSV) Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bulletRoman 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.
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:
bullet Healing/Healers
bulletElisha (includes images of Naaman and Elisha)
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bullethealing/healers
bulletclean/unclean
bulletchildren as mediator figures
bulletmiracles
bulletauthority
bulletspiritual discipline/self-control
bulletendurance
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, Ordinary 6, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 6, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Epiphany 6). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, 3rd Sunday before Lent, John Pridmore, Church Times.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 6, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Exegesis, Ordinary 6, Rev. Timothy P. Schehr, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2006.
bullet Starters for Sunday, February 12, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Epiphany 6-B, 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 "Naaman and Gehazi - The Outsider In, the Insider Out," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
bullet "Embracing the 'Other'," Cynthia Black, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 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 The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
bulletLectionary Resources & Commentary, Sherman Haywood Cox, Vanderbilt Divinity School.
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 6, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2006.
bullet Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity," 2006.
bullet Center of Concern Sunday Reflections, 2006, "Promoting Global Justice and Peace Since 1971".
bullet "Miracle Market," Barbara Crafton, The Christian Century, 2003.
bullet "Divine Manifestations," by Lauren F. Winner. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
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 Selected Sermon, Epiphany 6, by Harry Denman, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2006.
bullet Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Rev. Richard Eslinger. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2006.
bullet "Healed, Restored, Rejoicing!" 12 February 2006, Hubert Beck, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet Homily Grits, Epiphany 6, 2006, the Rev. Grant M. Gallup, Managua, Nicaragua (ECUSA).
bullet "Not in My Neighborhood!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
bullet Selected sermon, Epiphany 6, by the Rev. Sr. Thea Joy Browne, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2003.
bullet "Compassionate in Word and Deed," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Epiphany 6, 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 "Group of Former POW's Finally Meet Mystery man Who Has Been Buying Their Breakfast," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 6 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bulletBible Study - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
bullet Light 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 Epiphany Resources Page.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps, Epiphany 6, 2006. Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Epiphany 6, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 6B, 2006. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 6 - Epiphany 6, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, Epiphany 6, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
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 6. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bulletOutside the Box, Epiphany 6, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Lector's Notes, Ordinary 6, 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, February 12, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, 6th Sunday after the Epiphany, 2006, the Rev. Dr. Kwasi I. Kena, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 6, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Offertory Prayers for February, 2006, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.
bulletGraphics and Bulletin Materials (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Clip Art Images: Mark 1:40-45, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 6 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 Hymns and Music:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Epiphany 6, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Lectionary Ideas, Jill Warner, Tributaries of Faith: Revitalizing Worship in the Mainline Church, newly composed contemporary music, hymn suggestions.
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.
bulletThe Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Metrical Psalms. Lectionary Psalms set to popular hymn music by Dale A. Schoening.
bullet The Psalmistry: All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
bulletHymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Starters for Sunday, February 12, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Together to Celebrate, Epiphany 6, 2006, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 6, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Gathering, Epiphany 6, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 6, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet "Hope for the Hopeless," 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 Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 6 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
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 listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.