Proper 10B/Ordinary 15B/Pentecost 7
July 15, 2012
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
or Amos 7:7-15
Roman Catholic reading: Amos 7:12-15
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
Psalm 24
or Psalm 85:8-13
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 85:9-14
United Methodist reading: Psalm 24
Ephesians 1:3-14
Roman
Catholic reading: Ephesians 1:3-14
or Ephesians 1:3-10
Mark 6:14-29
Roman
Catholic reading: Mark 6:7-13
Possible Themes: Judgment, Courage, Power, Sin, Rescue,
Freedom, Grace, Prophets/Prophecy
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- NRSV Illustrated lectionary readings at 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.
- 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).
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 15, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching This Week commentary, Pentecost +7, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
- "Randy Sots and Righteous Prophets," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- "Brought Together," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2012.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 7, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +7). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Wayne Schwab, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- Starters for Sunday, 15 July, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- The Lectionary Lab, Proper 10B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 7, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
- Exegesis, commentary and illustrations for Proper 10 by Carlos Wilton from SermonSuite.
- Ministry Matters, July 15, 2012.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 10, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper 10B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- John Shearman's Lectionary Resource, Proper 10 Ordinary 15, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Rumors, for July 12, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, 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, Celebrate!?!? Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
- "The Downfall of Giving into Fear," James M. Childs, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
- "The River of John," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
- "Tell the Truth Twice," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 6, Chris Ayers, Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
- "How Should We Read the Bible's Texts of Terror?" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012. 2009. 2006 guest essay by David Buschart.
- "One Powerful Witness," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- "Two Dances," Steve Garnaas-Holmes," Unfolding Light, 2012.
- "At What Cost?" Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- "David's Dance," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- "The Emperor Has No Clothes?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
- "Silver Platters," Rick Morley, 2012.
- "Love as Strong as Death," Come to the Garden, "Calls and consequences," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- "Keeps Pulling Us Back," Neil Chappell, A Weird Thing, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- Sermon Notes for July 15, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
- "Can You Feel the Gut-Wrenching Care?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
- This Sunday's Readings, Trinity 6, Rosalind Brown, Church Times, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
- Interim Transitions Lectionary Connections, Proper 10B, Bob Anderson, ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, 2012.
- "At the Bottom of the Holy Hill," Larry Patten, 2012.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 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.
- "Dare to Speak," Steve Sprinkle, Joretta Marshall, Warren Carter, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
- "No Excuses -- Go!" Father Jake, "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:
- "Capital T," Kevin Baker, 2006.
- "A Terrible Text," Joanna Adams, 2003.
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
- "Finding Power in Weakness," Michaela Bruzzese, "A Prophet without Honor," 2009.
- "Well-Being Amid Tragedy," Robert Roth, "The Ways of Shalom," 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):
- "David's Dance," the Rev. Beth Birkholz, Day 1, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, July 15, 2012.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
- Two Very Different Banquets, the Rev. Dr. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day1, 2009.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "God-Inspired Joy," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
- "David: All Good?" Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 10, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Jesus as a Prophet," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Mark 6)
- "Restorative Justice," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 85)
- 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
- The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +7): 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, July 15, 2012.
- Mustard Seeds, "Listening for God's Voice," Proper 10, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, July 15, 2012, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- The Earth Is The Lord's -- Worship resource based on Psalm 24 by Dallas A. Brauninger from SermonSuite.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 7, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 15, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 15, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 6, 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.
- Prayers of the People, Year B - Proper 10/Ordinary 15. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 15, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Worship Resources, Proper 10B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (NZPB alternative - Roman Catholic - Common Worship Cof E)
- Sunday Prayer, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
- Starters for Sunday, 15 July, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +7, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +7, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 24, (Pentecost 7B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 10 (scroll down), Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 10B (SC Track), Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 15, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "Calls and consequences," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- "Divine Plans," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2012.
- Words for Worship, The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 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:
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 15B. 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 6:7-13, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 15 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, "Listening for God's Voice," Proper 10, 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).
- 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):
- "Death of a Prophet," reflection by Dr. Liana Lupas, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “The Earth is the Lord's,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrating God’s creation and our call to care for it. Tune: ST. DENIO 11.11.11.11 (“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”).
- "Heads," Brenton Prigge, (Heads 8.7.8.7.4.4.7.), New Hymn, 2009.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 10B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 10B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +7, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 7. Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 15B, 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, Ordinary 15B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Ordinary 15, 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, 15 July, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Together to Celebrate, July 15, 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, Proper 10B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," July 15, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 and The Jazz of Our Street by Fatima Shaik, Ephesians 1:3-14 and I Belong to the Christian Faith by Katie Dicker & Sam Dilkes, Mark 6:14-29 and A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma by Margaret M. Holmes.
- Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, July 15, 2012.
- "Worship the King," Dianne Deming, Childrens Sermons Today, 2012.
- Safe With The Spirit -- Children's sermon by Wesley T. Runk based on Ephesians 1:3-14 from SermonSuite.
- "Our Opening Ceremony," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
- "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, Ordinary 15, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- 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.)
- Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- 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)
- Mustard Seeds, "Listening for God's Voice," Proper 10, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
