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Lent 1B
February 26, 2012

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Genesis 9:8-17
Roman Catholic reading: Genesis 9:8-15

Psalm 25:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 25:4-9
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 25:1-9

1 Peter 3:18-22

Mark 1:9-15
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 1:12-15
Episcopal reading (RCL): Mark 1:9-13

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.
  • 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:
    • Temptation
    • Baptism of Jesus
    • John the Baptist
    • Noah (Ark, Rainbow, etc)
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Temptation
    • Integrity/Honor
    • Repentance
    • Baptism
    • John the Baptist
    • Covenant
    • Noah/Flood
• 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.
  • Preaching This Week commentary, Lent 1, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • Preaching Helps (Lent 1). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, Lent 1B, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 26 February, 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.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Lent 1B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Text Studies, Lent B1, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for March 1, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • 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.
  • Genesis 9:8-17
  • Psalm 25
  • 1 Peter 3:18-22
  • Mark 1:9-15
• 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, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for February 26, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • 10 Minute Worship Blog, Lent 1, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2012.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2012.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2012.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Dicese 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.
  • "After the Flood," Blogging toward Sunday, Ken Carter, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
  • The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009. 2006 reflections.
  • Lectionary Introductions (background / context) and discussion, March 1, 2009. Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • "The Life of the World to Come," Timothy Nakayama, "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, 2009.
  • Articles from The Christian Century:
    • "Starting Over," Martin B. Copenhaver, 2006.
    • "Test Run," Fred B. Craddock, 2003.
    • "Holiness: Baptism," David F. Wells, 2000.
    • "The Most Uncomfortable Day of the Year," Byron L. Rohrig, 1987.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "God's Promises Prevail," Enuma Okoro, "Embracing the Powers That Be," 2012.
    • "Ashes to Ashes," Michaela Bruzzese, "Alone with God," 2009.
    • "Sealed with Rainbows," Robert Roth, "Covenant Living," 2006.
    • "A Lenten Baptism," Lauren F. Winner, "Journeying toward Resurrection," 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):
  • Ministry Matters, Lent 1B, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "Enemies," the Rev. Geoffrey Hoare, Day 1, 2009.
  • Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent, the Rev. Susan Gamelin, Day 1, 2006.
  • "Take Your Places, Please!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
  • "A Journey Begins," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Lent 1, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Fear of the Lord," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Psalm 25) Focus article, "Fear of the Lord," Russell Reno.
  • "The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (1 Peter 3)
  • "Into the Wilderness," The Path of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • 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

• Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Lenten Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Lent 1): 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)
  • Ministry Matters, Lent 1B, 2012.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Lent 1B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Promise," Lent 1B, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 1B, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 1, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Communion for the Beginning of Lent, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute (Church of the Nazarene).
  • Liturgies Online, Lent 1, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • 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.
  • A Prayer for Ash Wednesday (and for use in Lent) by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Prayers of the People, Year B - Lent 1. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Outside the Box, Lent 1, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker. Other resources for Lent.
  • Lector's Notes, Lent 1, 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", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Worship Resources, Lent 1B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Starters for Sunday, 26 February, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Transfiguration/Last Epiphany, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Offertory Prayers, Transfiguration/Last Epiphany, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • "Prayers for the Journey," service prayers for Epiphany 5B, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (list of rtf files)
  • 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, Lent 1B. 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: Mark 1:9-15, Temptation of Jesus, Temptation of Jesus #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Lent 1 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, "Promise," Lent 1B, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • 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):
  • "Over the Rainbow," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Shades of Purple, Shades of Blue,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, inspired by Genesis 9 celebrating God’s covenant with Noah, creation and our calling to care for creation today. Tune: DIX 7.7.7.7.7.7 (“For the Beauty of the Earth”). New hymn available with music from The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011.
    • “Long Ago, God Reached In Love,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, inspired by Genesis 9:8-17 celebrating God’s covenant with Noah, creation and our calling to care for creation today. Tune: JESUS LOVES ME 7.7.7.7 (“Jesus Loves Me”).
    • "O God, You Write Your Covenant," original hymn by David J. Ourisman. "Readers can feel free to make use of the hymn."
    • "Remember Not," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 1B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 1B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Lent 1, 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, Lent 1B, 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, Lent 1B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lent 1, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 1B 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Sing for Joy, Lent 1, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday, 26 February, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Children's Story for Lent 1, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (list of rtf files)
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Ministry Matters, Lent 1B, 2012.
  • "Time for Thinking,"Sarah Buteaux, Children's Sermons, 2012.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 1, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Extra! Extra! Read All About It!" "God's Promise of Life," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
• 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.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • 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.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS

• Baptism of Jesus - Jan 8
• Epiphany 2 - Jan 15
• MLK, Jr - Jan 15
• Prayer for Christian Unity - Jan 18-25
• Confession of Peter - Jan 18
• Epiphany 3 - Jan 22
• Conversion of Paul - Jan 25
• Epiphany 4 - Jan 29
• Presentation - Feb 2
• Epiphany 5 - Feb 5
• Epiphany 6 - Feb 12
• Transfiguration - Last Epiphany - Feb 19
• Epiphany 7 - Feb 19
• Ash Wednesday - Feb 22
• St Mathias - Feb 24
• Lent 1 - Feb 26
• Lent 2 - Mar 4
• Lent 3 - Mar 11
• Lent 4 - Mar 18
• St. Joseph - Mar 19
• Lent 5 - Mar 25
• Annunciation - Mar 25
• Palm Sunday - April 1
• Passion Sunday - April 1
• Holy Monday - April 2
• Holy Tuesday - April 3
• Holy Wednesday - April 4
• Holy Maundy Thursday - April 5
• Good Friday - April 6
• Holy Saturday - April 7
• Easter Vigil - April 7-8
• Easter Day - April 8
• Easter Evening - April 8

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

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