Proper 13B/Ordinary 18B/Pentecost 9
August 2, 2009

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:13a or Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:13a

Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 78:23-29
United Methodist reading: Psalm 51:1-12

Ephesians 4:1-16

John 6:24-35

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • 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:
    • Feeding the Multitudes
    • Eating/Feeding/Eucharist
    • Manna in the Wilderness
    • David
    • David and Bathsheba
    • Nathan (David and Nathan)
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Communion/Eucharist
    • David
    • Confession
    • Grace
    • Repentance
    • Prophets
    • Guilt
    • Liberation/Freedom
    • Interconnectedness
    • Community
    • Truth/Truthfulness
• 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, Ted A. Smith, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Susan Hylen, and Brian Peterson.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 18, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "Bread of Life," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2009.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 13, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 13, 2009, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Commentary and Reflections, Pentecost 9B, Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
  • "Ecumenism & Christian Unity," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +9, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Jesus Now, Proper 13B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • "Bread of Life Part 1 - Life to the World Here and Now," Proper 13, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 9, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Rumors, for August 2, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Evangelistic Preaching Helps, Pentecost +9, Safiyah Fosua and Kwasi Kena, United Methodist Church Evangelism.
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +9, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Lectionary Study, Ordinary 15, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2009.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Proper 13, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +9, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • "The Bread of Life," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
• 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.
  • 2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:13a - Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15
  • Psalm 51 - Psalm 78
  • Ephesians 4:1-16
  • John 6:24-35
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • "Eat it all today," Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
  • Sermon Brainwave. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Bread of Life Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2009.
  • Sermon Starters, Ordinary Time, 2009, Jonathan Holston, United Methodist Church Circuit Rider.
  • "Accept No Substitutes: Earthly Appetites, Heavenly Bread, and Human Wholeness," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009. 2006 essay.
  • "The Gastronomical Jesus," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009. (Use of images.)
  • Ordinary 18, Matt & Laura Norvell, Grounded and Rooted in Love, 2009.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray.
  • "Giving Life to the World," Helene Tallon Russell, Charles W. Allen, Marti J. Steussy, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • "On Receiving Gifts," Halden Doerge, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • This Sunday's Readings, 8th Sunday after Trinity, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009.
  • "Satisfying the Hungry Heart," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2009.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 18, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Wonder Bread," Charles Hoffman, 2006.
    • "Joined at the Heart," Paul Stroble, 2003.
    • "Hungry for More," H. Stephen Shoemaker, 2000.
    • "Regeneration," Samuel Wells, 2000.
    • "Heresy, Diversity and Grace," Ronald Goetz, 1997.
    • "He Spoke in Parables," Martin B. Copenhaver, 1994.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Food that Endures," Michaela Bruzzese, "From Bread to Body," 2009.
    • "Speaking in Love," Robert Roth, "A Secular or Sacred Witness?," 2006.
    • "Journey toward Freedom," Michaela Bruzzese, "Living Bread," 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):
  • "The Thunk, the Gap, and the Six A's," the Rev. Mark Sargent, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Bread from Heaven," Revd Rowena Francis, disclosing new worlds, 2009.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 13 (RCL), the Rev. Amy E. Richter, in Sermons that Work, ECUSA, 2009.
  • "Keeping the Children Fed and Happy," The Revs. Peter and Debra Samuelson, Day 1, 2006.
  • "Bread from Heaven," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 13, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Nurturing the Congregation's Voice," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Ephesians 4)
  • "The Prophet as Storyteller," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (2 Samuel)
  • "Global Inequality," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Exodus 16)
  • "Introducing Children to Worship," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 78)
  • "Life or Death?" The Choices of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Propers 11-16, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
  • 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 +9, 2009): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +9, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • "Ecumenism & Christian Unity," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
  • Worship Resources, Pentecost 9B & 10B, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Community," Proper 13, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 9B, 2009. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 18, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Resources, Proper 13B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 18, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "The Bread of Life," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost 9, 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 13/Ordinary 18. 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 18, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • 21st Century Africana Liturgy Resources, Pentecost +9, the Rev. Dr. Kwasi I. Kena, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Offertory Prayers for August, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • A Prayer for Pentecost 9, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2009.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 18, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "We Become What We Consume," Proper 13B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Sunday Prayer, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
• Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 18B. 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 6:24-34, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 18 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.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 9, 2009. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Community," Proper 13, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Commercial Site: "Bread of Life,", Visual Liturgy/Film, The Work of the People.
  • "The Gastronomical Jesus," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009. (Use of images.)
  • Bulletin Cover/Art, Bread of Life, Psalm 51, Psalm 78, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
• Bulletin Inserts:
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +9, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +9, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "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:
    • "Bread of Life," Brenton Prigge, 8.7.8.7.4.4.7, New Hymn, 2009.
    • Hymn for Pentecost 9B, Alan Hinton, 88.88.88 (Carey's), Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 13B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 9, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +9, 2009, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • 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 18B, 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 18B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Suggested Hymns from the New Century Hymnal, United Church of Christ, 2009.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +9, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 9, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 18, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    • Sing for Joy, Ordinary 18, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Gathering, Pentecost +9, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Propers 11-16, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 18, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Dinner on the Ground," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
  • "Who Is Number One?" "Seeing God's Helping Hand," 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)
  • 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.