Proper 24B/Ordinary 29B/Pentecost 20
October 18, 2009

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Job 38:1-7, (34-41) or Isaiah 53:4-12
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 53:10-11
United Methodist reading: Job 38:1-7, (34-41)

Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c or Psalm 91:9-16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 33:4-22
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37c or Psalm 91:9-16
United Methodist reading: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c

Hebrews 5:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 4:14-16

Mark 10:35-45
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 10:35-45 or Mark 10:42-45

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
    • James and John
    • Crucifixion
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Servanthood
    • Children ("Lesser Ones") as Mediator Figures
    • Judgment
    • Scapegoat
    • Suffering Servant
    • Honor
    • Sacrifice
    • Prayer
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Dennis Olson, Karl Jacobson, Rolf Jacobson, Bryan J. Whitfield, and Matt Skinner.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 29, 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.
  • "Great Service," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2009.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 24, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends. 
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +20/Laity Sunday, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Jesus Now, Proper 24B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +20, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 24, 2009, Paul S. Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 20, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Rumors, for October 18, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • "No Suffering, No Service," Proper 24, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +20, 2009, at i.ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Lectionary Study, Ordinary 29, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2009.
  • Exegesis, Fr. Timothy Schehr, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, 2009. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary.
  • Text Studies, Proper 24B, Dan Nelson (Lutheran)
  • "Serving and Giving Life," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Starters for Sunday, 18 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 38:1-7, (34-41) / Isaiah 53:4-12
  • Psalm 104 / Psalm 91
  • Hebrews 5:1-10
  • Mark 10:35-45
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "A Scandalous Life," Paul J.Wadell, 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, Spoiled for Choice, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2009.
  • Sermon Starters, Ordinary Time, 2009, Mandy Sloan Flemming, United Methodist Church Circuit Rider.
  • 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.
  • "No So with You," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
  • "Called By God," Rachel Allen, Eu Kit Lim, Lorraine Leist, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • "Safe to Serve," Carin Ruff, "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.
  • "The Unknowable Shape of Things to Come," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Proper 24, Matt & Laura Norvell, Grounded and Rooted in Love, 2009.
  • "Wishes," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2009.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 29, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Sons of Entitlement," Stephen B. Chapman, 2006.
    • "What God Wants," Thomas G. Long, 2006.
    • "Parking Lot Palms," Stephen Paul Bouman, 2003.
    • "Jesus the Priest," Fred Craddock, 2003.
    • "Mark: The Movie," Stacey Elizabeth Simpson, 2000.
    • "Jostling for Position," Martin B. Copenhaver, 1994.
    • "On Being a Survivor," William Willimon, 1986.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Free to Live," Michaela Bruzzese, "Our Long Walk to Freedom," 2009. (scroll down)
    • "In Crisis," Robert Roth, "Integral Faith," 2006.
    • "Sharing in the Glory," 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 Drum Major Instinct," Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1968. Another link with sound file.
  • "Good News?" Bishop William H. Willimon, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Were You There," Rev. Paul Tinker, Farringdon Independent Church, 2009.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 24 (RCL), the Rev. Suzanne E. Watson, ECUSA, 2009.
  • "Key to the Outside," the Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers, Day 1, 2006.
  • "The Point of Suffering," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
  • "What, Me Become a Slave?" John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 24, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Serve," Living in Christ, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • "Recovering Discarded Images," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "Recovering Discarded Images," Kristina Lacelle-Peterson. (Job 38)
  • "God's Measure of Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Job 38)
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 29, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, 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.
• 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 +20/Laity Sunday, 2009): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. Laity Sunday Resource.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +20, 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. Resources for Laity Sunday.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Looking at the Bigger Picture," Proper 24, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 20B, 2009. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 24B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 29, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Ways, Seminary Sunday. Liturgy planning, United Church of Christ.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 29, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost 20, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "The True Meaning of Power," 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.
• 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 24/Ordinary 29. 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 29, 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.
  • A Prayer for Pentecost 20, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2009.
  • Offertory Prayers for October, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources for Laity Sunday, October 18, 2009, the Rev. Dr. LaGretta Bjorn, UMC GBOD.
  • Starters for Sunday, 18 October, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • "A Life of Service," Service Prayers for Pentecost + 20, Worship Ways, UCC, 2009.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources for Laity Sunday, the Rev. Dr. LaGretta Bjorn, UMC GBOD.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 30, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, (TEC BCP USA) (Common Worship C of E) Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "Cup of Suffering," Proper 24B, 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 29B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 10:35-45, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 29 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.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary B29, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • 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, "Looking at the Bigger Picture," Proper 24, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 20, 2009. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Commercial Site: "Psalm 104," "The Drum Major Instinct," (Mark 10:35-45) Visual Liturgy/Film, The Work of the People.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +20, 2009, at i.ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +20, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "To Be the Servant of the Rest," 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:
    • "High Priest," Brenton Prigge, tune: Londonderry, New Hymn, 2006.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 24B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Lord, How Great You Are!" (Psalm 104), "Those Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord,"  (Psalm 91), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c set to St Thomas or Festal Song (SM), Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 20, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +20, 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 29B, 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 29B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +20, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    • Starters for Sunday, 18 October, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 20, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 29, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 29, 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 +20, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Looking at the Bigger Picture," Proper 24, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Propers 23-29, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 29, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "The Chief and the Baby," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 29, 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.