Proper 12B/Ordinary 17B/Pentecost 9
July 29, 2012
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
2 Samuel 11:1-15
or 2 Kings 4:42-44
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Kings 4:42-44
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-15
Psalm 14
or Psalm 145:10-18
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 145:10-18
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 14
or Psalm 145:10-19
United Methodist reading: Psalm 14
Ephesians 3:14-21
Roman
Catholic reading: Ephesians 4:1-6
John 6:1-21
Roman
Catholic reading: John 6:1-15
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.
- 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:
- 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):
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Elna Solvang, Richard W. Nysse, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Arland J. Hultgren, and Brian Peterson.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 12, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper 12B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for July 26, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: 30 July 2006, Currents in Theology and Mission.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 12, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- 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.
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Gaps in Courage, Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
- "The Bread of Life: Sermon Series on the Meaning of Holy Communion," Rolf Svanoe, workingpreacher.org, 2009.
- "The Divine Father of the Whole Human Family," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
- "Sex in Public," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- "Yearning for Abundance," Vanessa Owen, Sara Rosenau, Yvonne Zimmerman, 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.
- "Jesus and Bathsheba Gather Up the Fragments," Mark Harris, "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:
- "More than Enough," Charles Hoffman, 2006.
- "Chasing Jesus," William H. Lamar, IV, 2003.
- "Bread and Miracles," H. Stephen Shoemaker, 2000.
- "On Honesty and Self-deception: 'You Are the Man,'" Lloyd H. Steffen, 1997.
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
- "Finding Power in Weakness," Michaela Bruzzese, "A Prophet without Honor," 2009.
- "A Wide Embrace," Robert Roth, "The Ways of Shalom," 2006.
- 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):
- "More Unexpected Jesus," the Rev. Sharon Hiers, Day 1, 2009.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 12 (RCL), the Rev. Frank S. Logue, in Sermons that Work, ECUSA, 2009.
- "Enough Food to Eat," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
- "Good Food and Great Leftovers," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
- "Forms of Hunger and Healing," Michele M. Chollet, National Catholic Reporter, 1997.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 12, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "What Is a Mystic?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Ephesians 3)
- "Listening in the Classroom," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article, "One Makes All the Difference," Virgil Gulker. (Psalm 145)
- "Generous or Greedy?" The Choices 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
- The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 17, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Mustard Seeds, "When Things Get out of Hand / We All Have Gifts / Our Church," Proper 12, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 17, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship Resources, Proper 12B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 8, 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 12/Ordinary 17. 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 17, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- 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. (Roman Catholic / BCP TEC USA) (Common Worship - CofE)
- Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "We Become What We Consume," Proper 12B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
- Prayer for the 8th Sunday of Pentecost, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
- Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 17B. 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: John 6:1-15, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 17 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, "When Things Get out of Hand / We All Have Gifts / Our Church," Proper 12, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Bulletin Inserts:
- "What Must We Do?" reflection by Rev. Thomas R. May, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "How Rich We Are," Brenton Prigge, CM, New Hymn.
- "Ephesian Doxology - To God Who Is Able," based on Ephesians 3:20-21. Words and music by Jay C. Treat.
- "Ephesian Prayer," based on Ephesians 3:16-21. Words and music by Jay C. Treat.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 12B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 8, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 17B, 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 17B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Ordinary 17, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 17, 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)
- 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, "When Things Get out of Hand / We All Have Gifts / Our Church," Proper 12, 2009. 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.
