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Proper 19B/Ordinary 24B/Pentecost 17
September 16, 2018
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Los Altos Lutheran Church, Los Altos, California

Image: Lamp of Wisdom.
from Art in the Christian Tradition,
a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources: 

Proverbs 1:20-33 or Isaiah 50:4-9
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 50:4-9
United Methodist reading: Proverbs 1:20-33

Psalm 19 or Wisdom of Solomon 7:26-8:1 or Psalm 116:1-9 
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 116:1-9
United Methodist reading: Psalm 19

James 3:1-12
Roman Catholic reading: James 2:14-18

Mark 8:27-38
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 8:27-35
Episcopal Reading: Mark 9:14-29

 

 

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.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Leccionario Dominical La Iglesia Episcopal Ministerio Latino Hispano, Año B.
  • 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:
    • Peter
    • Crucifixion
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Redemption
    • Sacrifice
    • Conversion
    • Wisdom
    • Suffering Servant
    • Teachers
    • Wrongly Accused
• 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 23, 2018. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching This Week commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2018.
  • Preaching Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • "Who Are You, Jesus?" Kathryn Matthews, UCC, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 17, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2018.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2018. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Process in Faith, Jeanyne Slettom, Process in Faith, 2018.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2018.
  • "Jesus Rejects the Title, 'The Christ','" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Dr. Bruce Sweet, 2018.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2018.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Proper 19B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 19, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper 19B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for September 13, 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.)
• 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).
  • Proverbs 1:20-33 - Isaiah 50:4-9
  • Psalm 19 - Wisdom of Solomon 7:26-8:1 - Psalm 116
  • James 3:1-12
  • Mark 8:27-38
• 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, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2015.
  • Jesus' lesson in large-hearted theology, Bruce Epperly, Living by the Word, The Christian Century, 2018.
  • "Living the Question," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
  • "Who Do You Say that I Am?" Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2018.
  • "Identity Crisis," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2018. 11th hour preachers party.
  • "Then and Now: Picking Up Our Crosses," Janet H Hunt, 2018.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2018.
  • "Setting Your Mind on Divine Things," Janice Love, Ekklesia Project, 2018.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Commentary, 2018.
  • "The Politics of Victimhood and Shame," J. Leavitt Pearl, Political Theology, 2018.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • A Provocation of the Gospel, Richard Swanson, provokingthegospel, 2018.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2018.
  • "Peter's Rebuke," Todd Weir, 2018.
  • "Wisdom's Call," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2018.
  • Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis, 2018.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, Helen B. Hanten, 2018.
  • "Christ the Disciple," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2018.
  • Wisdom's Ways, sermon-stories.com, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • Taking Worship Home, 2018.
  • "Wisdom Cries Out," Art & Faith Matters, Lynn Miller, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • "The Danger of the Tongue," Connections, Next Sunday Resources, 2018.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
  • Church Health Daily Devotions, Butch Odom, 2018.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2018. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2018.
  • Your Cliche of the Week, Glenn Morison, 2018.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2018.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2018.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2018
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2018.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2018
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2018.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2018.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2018.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2018.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2018
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2018.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2018.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2018.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2018.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2018.
  • "Intriguing, Elusive, Captivating and Crucial," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "Location Matters," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Free Speech: A License to Destroy or a Responsibility to Build up?" Walter Brueggemann, ON Scripture. Includes discussion questions. Video: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Free Speech.
  • "Voice and Ear," commentary and discussion, Rev Gal Blog Pals, 2015. Don't forget Saturday Night Preacher Party!
  • "That Photo," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record.
  • Peace on Justice, Barbara Born, lectionary reflections related to Catholic Social Teaching, 2015.
  • "Stupendous and Scandalous," Dan Clendenin, 2015.
  • "Finding Our One Thing," Beth Scibienski, 2015.
  • Stewardship of Life Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "Bearing the Cross as Jesus Did," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word,
  • "Holy Fools?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • "Sticks, Stones, and the Power of Words," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Preaching the Anti-King," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Toxic Talk and the Virtue of Silence," Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "Is Your Martrydom Also Dicsipleship?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "The Eternal Search for Wisdom," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Taking Up Our Crosses," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • A Different Heresy, Peter Lockhart, 2012.
  • "Finding and Losing Life," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Taming the Tongue," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009. 2006 reflection.
  • "Setting Nature on Fire," Halden Doerge, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "A Simple Question," Anna Carter Florence, A Sermon for Every Sunday, 2018.
  • "Surprised by the Cross?" William Willimon, A Sermon for Every Sunday. 2015.
  • "Tame Your Tongue," Magrey deVega, Day1, 2018.
  • "Following Jesus Is For Losers," the Rev. J.C. Austin, Day 1, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, September 13, 2018.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2018.
  • "The Heartbreaking Messiah," the Rev. Dr. David Lose, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Christ and Everything Else Thrown In," The Rev. Peter Marty, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Who Are You, Jesus?" Kathryn Matthews, Weekly Seeds, 2018.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Proper 19B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • "Taming the Tongue," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "The Letter of James," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2012. Focus article: "Taming the Tongue," by Todd D. Still.
  • "Two Languages," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Psalm 19)
  • 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:
  • Order of Worship and Planning Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2018.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2018. (Terms of Use)
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Thom Shuman, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • Liturgy and Hymns, Stephen M. Fearing, 2018.
  • Creation Season resources using RCL texts, Bosco Peters, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 19, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 24, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
• 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 24, 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. (BCP USA TEC)
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2018. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2018. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • Hymns and Music Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • Liturgy Link, Ordinary 24, 2018.
  • re: Worship, Proper 19, 2018.
  • Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2018.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2018
  • Engage Worship, 2018.
• Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 24B. 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 8:27-38, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 24 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.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Be Doers of the Word of God” is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn, based on the Letter of James, that calls Christians to care for the poor and to put faith into action.  Tune: ELLACOMBE 8.6.8.6 D (“I Sing the Mighty Power of God”).
    • “O Lord, May All We Say and Do” is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn based on the themes found in the five chapters of the Letter of James. Tune: TALLIS' CANON 8.8.8.8 (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”).  Published in Baylor University's Christian Reflection journal.
    • "Do You Wonder," Brenton Prigge, 10.10.11.11, NewHymn, 2006.
    • "Take Up Your Cross," Brenton Prigge, LM, NewHymn, 2005.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 19B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • Psalm 19, Isaac Everett, commentary and exegesis by Samir Selmanovic, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
    • Psalm 19 set to Aurelia (76 76 D), Psalm 116:1-9 set to St. Catherine (88 88 88), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
    • "Heaven Declares" (Psalm 19), "You Were There!" (Psalm 116), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Natalie Sims. annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Hymns and Music Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
    • Together to Celebrate, Contemporary Worship Songs, David MacGregor.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2015.
    • 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 24B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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 24B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Suggested Hymns from the New Century Hymnal, United Church of Christ, 2009.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, 2015, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2018, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2018.
  • "Tongue Twisting," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Nerd Glasses, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2015.
  • "The Gratitude Attitude," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 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, 2015. (Terms of Use)
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 24, 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)
  • Taking Worship Home, 2018.
  • Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom 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.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• NARRATIVE LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Year C
• Maundy Thurs Apr 14
• Good Friday Apr 15
• Easter Day Apr 17
• Easter 2 Apr 24
• Easter 3 May 1
• Easter 4 May 8
• Easter 5 May 15
• Easter 6 May 22
• Ascension May 26
• Easter 7 May 29
• Pentecost June 5
  

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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