Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources: 

Exodus 20:1-17
Roman Catholic reading: Exodus 20:1-17 or Exodus 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17

Psalm 19
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 19:8-11

1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

John 2:13-22
Roman Catholic reading: John 2:13-25

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:
    • Temple Cleansing Incident
    • Moses (and the Tablets of the Law)
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Temple Cleansing Incident
    • Moses/Exodus
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Terence E. Fretheim, Shauna Hannan, Richard Carlson, Sarah Henrich.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • "Predatory Lending," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches.
  • Jesus Now, Lent 3B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for March 15, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Text Studies, Lent 3B, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
• 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.
  • Exodus 20:1-17
  • Psalm 19
  • 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
  • John 2:13-22
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Sermon Notes for March 11, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • "The Joy of Surprise," Tat-Siong Benny Liew, Valerie Bridgeman, Jacki Belile, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • "Jesus Unhinged; the Cleansing of the Temple," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009. 2006 reflections.
  • Lectionary Introductions (background / context) and discussion, March 15, 2009. Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 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.
  • "God's Wisdom in the Midst of Chaos," Katie Sherrod, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • "Asleep at the Wheel," Jessie Larkins, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • "Cords of Love," Charlene E. Fairchild, Collects, Comments and Conversation.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Dancing the Decalogue," Thomas G. Long, 2006.
    • "Life-Giving Law," Fred Craddock, 2003.
    • "God Spoke These Words," David F. Wells, 2000.
    • "Journey to the Cross," Stanley S. Harakas, 1997.
    • "Looking Like Fools," William Willimon, 1982.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Cleaning House," Michaela Bruzzese, "Alone with God," 2009.
    • "Feared by Authorities," Robert Roth, "Covenant Living," 2006.
    • "God's True Love," 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):
  • "Reflections from the Woodshed," the Rev. Dr. Peter L. Samuelson, Day 1, 2009.
  • Selected Sermon, Lent 3B (RCL), the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2009.
  • "Words of Eternal Life," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
  • "What Is True Religion?" John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Lent 3, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Sabbath as Delight in Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Exodus 20)
  • "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. (Psalm 19)
  • "Prophetic Mysticism," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (1 Corinthians 1)
  • "Through the Maze," 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. (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 Lenten Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • 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, "Turning the World Upside Down," Lent 3B, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Predatory Lending," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 3B, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Lent 3, 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 3. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Outside the Box, Lent 3, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker. Other resources for Lent.
  • Lector's Notes, Lent 3, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Worship Resources, Lent 3B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Lent 3, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of Enclosure.
  • Prayer for Third Sunday of Lent, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Lent 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.
  • Lent 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.
  • Clip Art Images: John 2:13-25, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • 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, "Turning the World Upside Down," Lent 3B, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "Overturning the Economy," reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "O God, You Write Your Covenant," original hymn by David J. Ourisman. "Readers can feel free to make use of the hymn."
    • "Star Song," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 3B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • 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 3B, 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 3B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lent 3, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 3B 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • 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):
  • 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, "Turning the World Upside Down," Lent 3B, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 3, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Rules, Rules, Rules," "The Medicine of God," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • Ideas and Talks for Lent, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top 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.