Proper 23B/Ordinary 28B/Pentecost 19
October 11,2009

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:  

Job 23:1-9, 16-17 or Amos 5:6-7, 10-15
Roman Catholic reading: Wisdom 7:7-11
United Methodist reading: Job 23:1-9, 16-17

Psalm 22:1-15 or Psalm 90:12-17
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 90:12-17
United Methodist reading: Psalm 22:1-15

Hebrews 4:12-16
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 4:12-13

Mark 10:17-31
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 10:17-30 or Mark 10:17-27

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:
    • Job
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Afterlife
    • Greed
    • Prophet/Prophecy
    • Justice/Injustice
    • Perseverance
    • Suffering of the Innocent
    • Temptation
    • Repentance
    • Judgment
    • Prayer
• 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.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 28, 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.
  • "What Must I Do?" Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2009.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 23, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends. 
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +19/Children's Sabbath, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Lectionary Study, Ordinary 28, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2009.
  • "Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 19, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Rumors, for October 11, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 23, 2009, Paul S. Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • "To Vanish in Darkness," Proper 23, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • Jesus Now, Proper 23B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +19, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +19, 2009, at i.ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Text Studies, Proper 23, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • "Discerning the Power for Life," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Starters for Sunday, 11 October, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • Job 23:1-9, 16-17 / Amos 5:6-7, 10-15
  • Psalm 22 / Psalm 90
  • Hebrews 4:12-16
  • Mark 10:17-31
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook
  • "Our Hearts Laid Bare," Paul J. Wadell, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
  • "Another take on Mark 10:17-31," A. Katherine Grieb, Still 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, Life Questions Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2009.
  • Sermon Starters, Ordinary Time, 2009, Mandy Sloan Flemming, United Methodist Church Circuit Rider.
  • "The Problem of Evil and the Providence of God: Our Gray and Dappled World," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
  • "God, Have You Forsaken Us?" Eun-sang Lee, Laci Lee Adams, Sean McRoberts, 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.
  • "Thanks, but No Thanks," Kyle Childress, 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.
  • "What Does Our Discipleship Cost?" Kris Lewis, "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.
  • This Sunday's Readings, 18th Sunday after Trinity, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009.
  • Ordinary 28B, Matt & Laura Norvell, Grounded and Rooted in Love, 2009.
  • "Prepping for the Final," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2009.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 28, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Material Things," Andrew Warner, 2006.
    • "Confirming Erick," Stephen Paul Bouman, 2003.
    • "Who Can Be Saved?" Stacey Elizabeth Simpson, 2000.
    • "The Perils of Riches," Kenneth L. Carder, 1997.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "True Encounter," Michaela Bruzzese, "Our Long Walk to Freedom," 2009. (scroll down)
    • "In Christ," Robert Roth, "Integral Faith," 2006.
    • "'What Will My Father in Heaven Think?'" 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):
  • "The Peril (and the Promise) of Being Met by Jesus," Bishop William H. Willimon, Day 1, 2009.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 23 (RCL), the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, ECUSA, 2009.
  • "Choose Life!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
  • "Don't Go Away Sad!" John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 23, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Singing with the Psalter," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Psalm 22)
  • "We Have Never Seen His Face," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Suffering," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 22 / Job)
  • "Sacrifice," Living in Christ, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 28, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Propers 23-29, 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 +19/Children's Sabbath, 2009): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +19 / Thanksgiving, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • "Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
  • Worship Resources, October, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 19B, 2009. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 28, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Mustard Seeds, "Let God Do It!" Proper 23, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 23B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 28, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost 19, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Mission Impossible?" The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Ministry of the Laity, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
• 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 23/Ordinary 28. 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 28, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Prayers - My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me, Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • "Courage for Justice," Pentecost + 19, "Gracious God of Wholeness for All," Prayer for Access Sunday & Disabilities Awareness Week, Worship Ways, UCC, 2009.
  • "Sacred Land, Sacred Lives," Prayer for Indigenous Peoples' Day, Worship Ways, UCC, 2009.
  • Offertory Prayers for October, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Starters for Sunday, 11 October, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 28, 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.)
  • 21st Century Africana Resources for Children's Sabbath/Children's Sunday, the Rev. Sherrie Dobbs Johnson, UMC GBOD.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "Rich, Noble, Beautiful Bride," Proper 23B, 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 28B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 10:17-30, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 28 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, "Let God Do It!" Proper 23, 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 19, 2009. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Commercial Site: "Approach with Boldness," Visual Liturgy/Film, The Work of the People.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +19, 2009, at i.ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +19, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "How Long?" 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:
    • "Our Church," W. Richard Turner, a hymn for Laity Sunday, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
    • "Nothing Impossible," Brenton Prigge, tune: Blessed Assurance, New Hymn, 2006.
    • "Take Up Your Cross," Brenton Prigge, L.M., New Hymn, 2005.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 23B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Don't Forsake Me!" (Psalm 22), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 22:1-15 set to Passion Chorale (76 76 D),
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 19, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +19, 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 28B, 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 28B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +19 / Thanksgiving, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 19, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Starters for Sunday, 11 October, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 28, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 28, 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 +19 / Thanksgiving, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Propers 23-29, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
  • "Cain and Abel," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 28, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 28, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• 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.