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Lent 5B
March 29, 2009
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Lessons below for study links and resources:
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 51:1-12
or Psalm 119:9-16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm
51:3-15
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm
51:1-13
or Psalm
119:9-16
United Methodist reading:
Psalm
51:1-12 Hebrews
5:5-10
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 5:7-9
John 12:20-33
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| Images and Movies:
 | Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance, with the following themes:
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| 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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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Lent 5, 2006. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Lent 5 - RCIA, 2006. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 5, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Helps (Lent
5). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship, 2006. |
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Jesus Now, Lent 5B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith
Futures Jesus Then & Now. |
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This
Sunday's Readings, Lent 5, John Pridmore,
Church Times. |
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Lent Lectionary
Commentaries, Lent 5, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary. |
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Preaching
Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Lent 5B, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions,
quotations. |
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Exegesis, Lent 5B,
Terrance Callan, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's
Seminary,
2006. |
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Lectionary Analysis,
Lent 5B,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon &
Sermon - Lectionary Resources. |
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The Center for
Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological
Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas. |
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Starters for Sunday,
Lent 5, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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"The Hour of
Jesus,"
Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
| Text
Studies, Lent 5B, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"Contrition, Confession and Candor,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation. |
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Lectionary
Resources & Commentary, Sherman Haywood Cox, Vanderbilt Divinity School. |
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"Salvation for
All People," Karen A. Keely,
"Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive
Spirituality," The Witness,
2006. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church. |
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Daily Reflection,
Lent 5, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2006. |
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"The Divine
Lover,"
Charlene E. Fairchild, Collects, Comments and Conversation. |
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"Life, Dignity and Hope: Fifth Sunday of Lent," Paulo Evaristo,
National Catholic Reporter, 2003. |
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"Journeying Toward Resurrection," Living the Word Lectionary Reflections
in Sojourners Online, March/April 2003. |
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"Witnessing
to the Power of God," Peter B. Price. Living the Word
Lectionary Reflections in Sojourners Online, March/April, 1997. |
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"Repent,
Then Obey," Stanley S. Harakas, The Christian Century, 1997.
At Religion Online. |
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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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"When You Look at Jesus, What Do You See?" 2 April 2006,
Walter W. Harms, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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Fifth
Sunday in Lent (B), Reverend Jeffrey M. Kemper.
Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2006. |
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Selected Sermon,
Lent 5, by Harry Denman, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2006. |
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Homily Grits,
Lent 5, 2006, the Rev.
Grant M. Gallup, Managua, Nicaragua (ECUSA). |
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"The Hour Has Come," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National
Catholic Weekly, 2003. |
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Selected sermon,
Lent 5, by the Rev. Sr. Thea Joy Browne, C.PP.S, PhD, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2003. |
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Selected sermon,
Lent 5, by Craig Canfield, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2003. |
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"What Would Jesus Do?" John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2000. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Lent 5, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"Homeless
Shelter Network Refuses to Share Information, Faces Loss of Government
Funding,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA. |
| This Weekend,
Fr Pat Umberger, LaCrosse, WI. Discussion questions and reflections. |
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Lent Lessons,
Week 5 in Lent, by Bass Mitchell,
www.homiliesbyemail.com . Reflections and prayer guides for individuals
and groups. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Lent 5 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
| 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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| Resources and Images on The Text This Week's
Lenten Resources page. |
| Lent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J.
Fairchild's A
Holy Easter. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps,
Lent 5, 2006. Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Lent 5, 2006, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
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Mustard Seeds, a
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Lent 5, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Liturgies
Online, Lent 5, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Liturgy
for the Celebration of Life, Lent 5B, 2006. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal
Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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"Now Is the
Hour!"
Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Sermons and
Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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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. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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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
5. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater,
Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Outside the Box,
Lent 5, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. Other
resources for Lent. |
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Lector's Notes,
Lent 5, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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Fifth
Sunday in Lent, 2006. John Paarlberg, Reformed Church in America. |
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Prayers of the People,
Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas - will
resume in Easter. |
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Starters for Sunday,
Lent 5, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Lent 5, 2006, Cynthia A. Bond Hopson, PhD, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Lent 5, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Lent 5 - RCIA, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Offertory Prayers for
April, 2006, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the
Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The
United Methodist Church. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Lent 5, 2006, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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| Graphics and Bulletin Materials (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
| Clip Art Images:
John 12:20-33,
Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Lent 5 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. |
| Commercial Site:
The Work of the People - Psalm 119 - Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL
texts. |
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Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year B index. |
| SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Lent 5B,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon &
Sermon - Lectionary Resources. |
| Taking Faith Home,
April 2, 2006, Greg Priebbenow, formingfaith.com. A free
intergenerational take-home insert for integrating lectionary readings with
at-home prayers, family time, table grace, devotions, ritual and suggestions
for service. |
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Hymns and Music:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Lent 5, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
| "O
God, You Write Your Covenant," original hymn by David J. Ourisman.
"Readers can feel free to make use of the hymn." |
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"O God, Be
Merciful to Me," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Limestone
Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, Delaware. |
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The
Psalmistry: All Psalms Music: original Christian
sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See
Terms of Use. |
| The
Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in
Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. |
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Metrical Psalms. Lectionary Psalms set to popular hymn music by Dale A.
Schoening. |
| Hymn
selections (United Methodist) and
more from Hymnsite.com. |
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Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume Two:
Lent-Easter, Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of
Discipleship. |
| 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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Worship
Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for
planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire
suggestions for RCL texts. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Lent 5B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
| "A Heart Check,"
Sermon of the Week, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons,
Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. |
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Gathering,
Lent 5, 2006, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Lent 5 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Lent 5, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary
by Larry Broding. |
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"Seed
Planting," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J.
Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.) |
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Ideas and
Talks for Lent, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, 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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| 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. |
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