The Text This Week - Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

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Proper 28B/Ordinary 33B/Pentecost 24
November 19, 2006

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:  

1 Samuel 1:4-20 or Daniel 12:1-3
Roman Catholic reading: Daniel 12:1-3
United Methodist reading: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

1 Samuel 2:1-10 or Psalm 16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 16:5-11
United Methodist reading: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 or Psalm 113

Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 10:11-14, 18
 

Mark 13:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 13:24-32
 

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bulletRoman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible (NCCB/USCC).
bulletThe 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.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bulletLutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings, Year B..
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
bulletAmerican Baptist Churches Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bullet PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletDaniel
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletApocalyptic
bulletEndurance/Perseverance
bulletPersecution/Martyrdom
bulletHope/Hopelessness
bulletResurrection
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 33, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 28, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Jesus Now, Proper 28B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost 28). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2006.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, November 19, 2006, Robert K. Gnuse, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 24B, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +24, 2006. Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Exegesis, Ordinary 33, Dr. Timothy P. Schehr, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2006.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, 2nd Sunday before Advent, John Pridmore, Church Times.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Proper 28B, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 19 November, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet "A Gospel of Hope," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Proper 28, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bulletLists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet 1 Samuel 1:4-20 / Daniel 12:1-3
bullet 1 Samuel 2:1-10 / Psalm 16
bullet Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25
bullet Mark 13:1-8
bullet Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Be On Your Guard, Don't Be Duped, Deceived, or Distracted: 10 Warning Signs," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
bullet Lectionary Podcast and Blog, Sherman Haywood Cox, Vanderbilt Divinity School.
bullet "Hannah and Her Song," Ken Stone, Holly Toensing, Bentley deBardelaben, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign. (LGBT persective)
bullet "Imagining Birth," Robert Roth, "Integral Faith," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2006.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 33, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2006.
bullet "If Not Now, When? Michaela Bruzzese, Living the Word Lectionary Reflections in Sojourners Online, November-December 2003.
bullet "Waiting in Hope," William A. Dyrness, The Christian Century, 1994.
bullet Living the Word by Verna J. Dozier. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1994.
bullet Living the Word by Jim Rice. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1997.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Ordinary 33B, Rev. Mr. David Shea, Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2006.
bullet "A Time for Sacrifice: The Sacrifice of Self," 19 November 2006, Walter W. Harms, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet Selected Sermon, Proper 28 (RCL), by the Rev. Amy Richter, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2006.
bullet "Traditional 'New Age' Theology," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
bullet Proper 28, the Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Entire book of sermons is one long pdf file. Slow connections will require long download times.)
bullet Selected sermon, Proper 28, by the Rev. Kathleen Wakefield, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2003.
bullet 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Samuel Zumwalt, Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet "When the End Is Not the End," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
bullet Sermon and Notes by Brother Clark Berge SSF, in Worship That Works, ECUSA, 2000.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Proper 28, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "War Continues. Al Qaeda Claiming Victory," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2006.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Propers 23-29, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 33 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bulletLight on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bulletA list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletThe Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps, Pentecost +24, 2006. Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +24, 2006, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
bullet Mustard Seeds, a lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 33, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, Pentecost 24, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "The Coming of a Human One," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bulletPrayers of the People, Year B - Proper 28/Ordinary 33. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
bullet Lector's Notes, Ordinary 33, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +24, 2006, the Rev. Dr. Eugene Blair, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Offertory Prayers for November, 2006, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 33, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Prayer of the Church, Second Last Sunday, 2006, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 19 November, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bulletGraphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Clip Art, Ordinary 33, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: Mark 13:24-32, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 33 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.
bullet Mustard Seeds, a lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
bulletCommercial Sites:
bullet "Rumors of War," Mark 13:1-8, The Work of the People, Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
bullet "Unsinkable," Mark 13:1-8, graphics/films/worship ideas from Lumicon.
bulletBulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bulletTaking Faith Home, November 19, 2006, Greg Priebbenow, formingfaith.com. A free intergenerational take-home insert for integrating lectionary readings with at-home prayers, family time, table grace, devotions, ritual and suggestions for service.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +24, 2006, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bulletHymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
bulletThe Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Hymn Suggestion First-Line Generator for Voices United (United Church of Canada). Type in numbers of hymns and get a list of first lines. Peter Chynoweth, Yellowhead Presbytery. (scroll down)
bullet The Psalmistry: All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
bulletHymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bullet Metrical Psalms. Lectionary Psalms set to popular hymn music by Dale A. Schoening.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 24, 2006, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 33, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 19 November, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +24, 2006, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Propers 23-29, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
bulletStory for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 33, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet "God Makes It Right," "A Safe Place," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 33 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.