Proper 22B/Ordinary 27B/Pentecost 18
October 4, 2009

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Job 1:1; 2:1-10 or Genesis 2:18-24
Roman Catholic reading: Genesis 2:18-24
United Methodist reading: Job 1:1; 2:1-10

Psalm 26 or Psalm 8
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 128:1-6
United Methodist reading: Psalm 26 or Psalm 25

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 2:9-11

Mark 10:2-16
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 10:2-16 or Mark 10:2-12

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible (NCCB/USCC).
  • 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:
    • Jesus and the Children
    • Job
    • Adam/Eve/Garden of Eden
    • Creation
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Love
    • Children as Mediator Figures
    • Servanthood
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Perseverance
    • Suffering of the Innocent
    • Temptation
    • Adam/Eve
    • Garden of Eden
• Special Day Resources: World Communion Sunday
• 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 Dennis Olson, Karl Jacobson, Fred Gaiser, Bryan J. Whitfield, and Matt Skinner.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "Enfolding Love," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2009.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 22, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends. 
  • Jesus Now, Proper 22B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Lectionary Study, Ordinary 27, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2009.
  • Rumors, for October 4, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 18, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +18, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "Family Values," Proper 22, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 22, 2009, Paul S. Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +18, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +18, 2009, at i.ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Text Studies, Proper 22, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • "Equal before God," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Starters for Sunday, 4 October, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• 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.
  • Job 1:1; 2:1-10 / Genesis 2:18-24
  • Psalm 26 / Psalm 8
  • Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
  • Mark 10:2-16
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook
  • "Is It Lawful?" A. Katherine Grieb, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
  • Sermon Brainwave Special Edition (Mark 10 & Divorce). 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, Crazy Quilt Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2009.
  • "Between Nature and Grace," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009. 2006 reflection. World Communion Sunday 2006.
  • Sermon Starters, Ordinary Time, 2009, Mandy Sloan Flemming, United Methodist Church Circuit Rider.
  • "Visceral Responses," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • "God Works Among Us," Michael Miller, Charles Allen, Holly Hearon, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • "Carrying Each Other as One," Sarah Dylan Breuer, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • Ordinary 27B, Matt & Laura Norvell, Grounded and Rooted in Love, 2009.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 27, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
  • "Family Values - Jesus Style," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2009.
  • This Sunday's Readings, 17th Sunday after Trinity, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Mindful," Mark Ralls, 2007.
    • "Couples," Andrew Warner, 2006.
    • "Hard Texts Revisited," Martin E. Marty, 1998.
    • "Hard Texts: The Whole Gospel," Martin E. Marty, 1997.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Laws for Love," Michaela Bruzzese, "Our Long Walk to Freedom," 2009. (scroll down)
    • "In Childhood," Robert Roth, "Integral Faith," 2006.
    • "Crowned Equally with Honor," Michaela Bruzzese, "Sharper than a Sword," 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):
  • "Let The Little Ones Come Unto Me," Bishop William H. Willimon, Day 1, 2009.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 22 (RCL), the Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, ECUSA, 2009.
  • "We Can't Really Live Alone," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
  • "Marriages Are Made in Heaven," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 22, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Enfolding Love," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2009.
  • "Lutherans pass new Social Statement, 'Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust,'" Faith Lens, ELCA, 2009.
  • "Eden: A Moral Landscape," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Genesis 2)
  • "Naked and Not Ashamed," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Pornographic Culture," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Genesis 2)
  • "First Things First," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 8)
  • "Cloning Facts and Fictions," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 8)
  • "Love," Living in Christ, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 27, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Propers 17-22, 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 +18/World Communion Sunday, 2009): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. Worship and Music Resources for World Communion Sunday. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2009.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +18 / World Communion Sunday, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Worship Resources, October, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 18B, 2009. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Sticking Up For Others," Proper 22, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 27 - World Communion Sunday, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Resources, Proper 22B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 27, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Equal before God," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost 18, 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 22/Ordinary 27. 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 27, 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.
  • Offertory Prayers for October, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Starters for Sunday, 4 October, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 27, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Episcopal/Anglican/Catholic, commentary on Episcopal/Anglican and Catholic sharing the same prayer.)
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 22, 2009, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "Against Hardness of Heart," Proper 22B, 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):
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 27B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 9:38-48, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 27 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Sticking Up For Others," Proper 22, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 18, 2009. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Commercial Site: "Two Become One Flesh," Visual Liturgy/Film, The Work of the People.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +18, 2009, at i.ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +18, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "Welcome to the Family," reflection by K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "A Prayer for Our Children," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette to the tune of HERZLIEBSTER JESU, relevant in the wake of school violence.
    • "Majestic," Brenton Prigge, SM, New Hymn, 2006.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 22B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Vindicate Me," (Psalm 26), "Lord, O Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name," (Psalm 8), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 26 set to Old 100th (LM 88 88), Psalm 8 set to Ar Hyd Y Nos (84 84 88 84).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 18, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +18, 2009, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • Worship and Music Resources for World Communion Sunday. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2009.
    • 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 27B, 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 27B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +18 / World Communion Sunday, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 18, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Starters for Sunday, 4 October, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 27, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 27, 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):
  • Mustard Seeds, "Sticking Up For Others," Proper 22, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +18 / World Communion Sunday, 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 17-22, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 27, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 27, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • "The Presence of God," 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