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:
  - Solomon
- 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 Sara Koenig, Kathryn Schifferdecker, James K. Mead, Susan Hylen, 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 16, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Rumors, for August 23, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- "Does This Offend You?" Charlene E. Fairchild, Collects, Comments and Conversation.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 16, 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:
- "Jesus Is Abandoned," Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
- "Beyond Everything Familiar," Marti J. Steussy, Helene Tallon Russell, Charles W. Allen, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- "No More! 'Many Disciples Deserted Jesus,'" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
- "Armor for Waging Reconciliation," Liz Zivanov, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- "What to Wear in Battle," Doug Lee, The Ekklesia Project, 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.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
- Articles at The Christian Century:
  - "Essential Question," Cynthia M. Campbell, 2006.
  - "Roll Call," John Ortberg, 2003.
  - "Decisions," Heidi Husted, 2000.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Center and Sustenance," Michaela Bruzzese, "From Bread to Body," 2009.
  - "Standing at the Door," Robert Roth, "A Secular or Sacred Witness?," 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):
- "Words of Eternal Life," the Rev. Dr. David Lose, Day 1, 2009.
- Sermons that Work, Proper 16 (RCL), Katerina Whitley, ECUSA, 2009.
- "To Whom Shall We Go?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
- "Crunch Time," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 16, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Peace with Our Enemies," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Ephesians 6)
- "Peace and Justice in the Qur'an," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Christianity and Islam," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 34)
- 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:
- Mustard Seeds, "Grace of God/Prayer/God's Armour," Proper 16, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 21, 2009, Peace-full liturgy for August 23, 2009, focus on Ephesians text, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship Resources, Proper 16B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 21, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 12, 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 16/Ordinary 21. 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 21, 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "Grace of God/Prayer/God's Armour," Proper 16, 2009. (Psalm 84 as a call to worship) A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia
- Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "Do You Also Wish To Go Away?" Proper 16B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
- 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 21B. 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 6:60-69, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 21 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, "Grace of God/Prayer/God's Armour," Proper 16, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Bulletin Cover/Art, John 6:68, Psalm 34, Psalm 84, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "A Universal Condition," reflection by Rev. K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "Choices," Brenton Prigge, 8.6.8.4, New Hymn, 2006.
  - "Fight the Good Fight," Brenton Prigge, 11.11.11.11 and refrain, New Hymn, 2005.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 16B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - Psalm 84, Deanna Witowski, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
  - Psalm 84 set to Eventide (10 10 10 10), Psalm 34:15-22 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  - Psalm 84, the Psalmistry: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files. See Terms of Use.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 12, 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 21B, 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 21B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 21, 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):
- 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 21, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Ready to Play," "Symbols of Faithfulness," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- "Junk Food Christians," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- Mustard Seeds, "Grace of God/Prayer/God's Armour," Proper 16, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia
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.

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