Proper 6B/Ordinary 11B/Pentecost 3
June 17, 2012
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
1 Samuel 15:34-16:13
or Ezekiel 17:22-24
Psalm 20
or Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15
Episcopal
reading (RCL): Psalm 20
or
Psalm 92:1-4, 11-14
2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17
Possible Themes: Faith/Faithfulness, Power, Strength/Weakness, Seeds/Growth, God's Care
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.
- 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:
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- 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 John C. Holbert, Ralph W. Klein, Matthew Stith, Elisabeth Johnson, and Sharon H. Ringe.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 6, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Rumors, for June 14, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Jesus Now, Proper 6B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- 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.
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- "Seeds of Grace," Donna Schaper, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
- "Facebook Wisdom: 'Life Does Not Turn By Your Own Hand,'" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
- "God's Unexpected People with Unexpected Results," Shonda Jones, Michael Joseph Brown, Bridgette Young, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- "Grace to Grow," Sarah Dylan Breuer, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- "Just a Kid. Just a Seed. Just a Church," Joel Shuman, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- Articles from The
Christian Century:
- "Arguing with Paul," Michael A. King, 2006.
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
- "By Faith, Not Sight," Michaela Bruzzese, "Be Still and Know," 2009.
- "1. Scatter Seeds 2. Sleep," Robert Roth, "Not Drunk, Just Not Sober," 2006.
- 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):
- "Noisy Spring," Dr. Kimberleigh Buchanan, Day 1, 2009.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 6 (RCL), the Rev. Dr. J. Barrington Bates, in Sermons that Work, ECUSA, 2009.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 6, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Hearing Is Believing," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Mark 4)
- "What's Retirement For?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Aging," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 92)
- "Growth or Decay?" The Choices of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
- 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.
OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources
- The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Mustard Seeds, "Looking on the Inside," Proper 6, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 11, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 2B, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- 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 6/Ordinary 11. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Outside the Box, Proper 6B, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Worship Resources, Proper 6B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship C of E.
- Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Proper 6B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of Enclosure.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- Clip Art Images: Mark 4:26-34, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "Looking on the Inside," Proper 6, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- "Sowing Seeds," reflection by Rev. David Haberer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "Smallest Seed," Brenton Prigge, 7.7.7.7., New Hymn, 2009.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 6B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- 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.
- Sing for Joy, Ordinary 11, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 2, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- 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)
- Mustard Seeds, "Looking on the Inside," Proper 6, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. 2006.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
