Proper 9B/Ordinary 14B/Pentecost 6
July 8, 2012
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
or Ezekiel 2:1-5
Roman Catholic reading: Ezekiel 2:2-5
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
Psalm 48
or Psalm 123
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 123:1-4
United Methodist reading: Psalm 48
2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Roman
Catholic reading: 2 Corinthians
12:7-10
Mark 6:1-13
Roman
Catholic reading: Mark 6:1-6
Possible Themes: God's Call/Sending Forth, Mission, Evangelism, Healing, Grace, Strength, Power - Strength/Weakness, Following Christ, Acceptance/Rejection
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
- 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.
- 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.
- PCUSA - Daily/Weekly Lectionary Readings.
- Images and Movies:
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +6). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 14, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching This Week commentary, Pentecost +6, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
- "Mission Grounded in Rejection," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- "Sent with Power," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2012.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 9, 2012, Paul Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Ministry Matters, July 8, 2012.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 6, Beth Quick, 2012.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 6, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 6, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- The Lectionary Lab, Proper 9B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Starters for Sunday, 8 July, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 9, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper 9B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for July 5, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- John Shearman's Lectionary Resource, Proper 9 Ordinary 14, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2012.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2012.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2012.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2012.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2012.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2012.
- 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. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- 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. 2012. (Page may say July 8, but these are texts for July 15.)
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2012.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2012.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Testify! Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
- "Something to Do," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
- "No Priority Like Health, No Place Like Home," Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 6, LeDayne McLeese Polaski, Ryusho Jeffus, Shonin, Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
- "Losing Your Mind to Find Your Way," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012. 2009.
- "Familiarity Breeds CONTENT," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
- "Covered in Dust," Rick Morley, 2012.
- "Traveling Light," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- "Are You Coming or Going?" Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
- "The Chronophage and the Fullness of Time," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
- "Amazing Love," Janice Love, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- "Can't Get Any Respect!" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
- "Amazed at their Unbelief," Rev. John Henson, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 15, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- "Dislocation," Come to the Garden, "Sent out in weakness," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- Lectionary Reflections, The Word This Week, 2012.
- This Sunday's Readings, Trinity 5, Rosalind Brown, Church Times, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- "Concrete Footprints," Neil Chappell, A Weird Thing, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
- Interim Transitions Lectionary Connections, Proper 9B, Bob Anderson, ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, 2012.
- "Welcome Home, Jesus" Larry Patten, 2012.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2012.
- The Scarlet Letter Bible, Caspar Green, 2012.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2012.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2012.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2012.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2012.
- Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2012.
- The Hardest Question, 2012.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2012.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2012.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2012.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2012.
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2012
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2012.
- Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2012.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2012.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2012.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2012.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2012.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2012.
- "Earthly Vision," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2009.
- "Communities: Can't Live with Them or Without Them!" Joretta Marshall, Steve Sprinkle, Warren Carter, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- "Neither the Best Nor the Brightest," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- "From 'Limited Good' to Unlimited Love," Sarah Dylan Breuer, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- "The Gospel of our Weakness," guest essay by Dan Lewis. The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2006.
- Articles at The Christian Century:
- "Power Source," Daniel Harrell, 2006.
- "Paul Almighty," Joanna Adams, 2003.
- "Miracle Worker," Jim Callahan, 2000.
- "Preaching to Deaf Ears," Margaret B. Hess, 1997.
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
- "Finding Power in Weakness," Michaela Bruzzese, "A Prophet without Honor," 2009.
- "Savoring Unity," Robert Roth, "The Ways of Shalom," 2006.
- "Prophets in our Midst," Michaela Bruzzese, "Living Bread," 2003.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- "Buying the Ticket," Anthony Robinson, Day 1, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, July 8, 2012.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
- "Strong in the Broken Places," the Rev. Dr. Robert Franklin, Day 1, 2009.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Sent with Power," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
- "David Becomes King," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- "Many Bodies, Many Worlds," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Disability," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article: "Many Bodies, Many Worlds," by John Swinton. (2 Corinthians 12)
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 9, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Power Made Perfect in Weakness," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Suffering," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (2 Corinthians 12)
- 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 +6): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 6, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Ministry Matters, July 8, 2012.
- Mustard Seeds, Proper 9, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, July 8, 2012, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Worship resources by Frank Ramirez from SermonSuite.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 14, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 14, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 5, 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 9/Ordinary 14. 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 14, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Worship Resources, Proper 9B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship (CofE).
- Sunday Prayer, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Starters for Sunday, 8 July, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +6, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +6, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 48, (Pentecost 6B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 9 (scroll down), Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 14, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- Words for Worship, The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- "Sent out in weakness," Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Proper 9B. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 9B (SC Track), Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- Words for Worship, The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- "Can You Hear Me?" Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2012.
- Weekly Worship Piece, Joanna Harader, 2012.
- Sunday Prayer, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Hermano León Clipart, Ordinary 14B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- Clip Art Images: Mark 6:1-6, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 14 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.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
- Mustard Seeds, Proper 9, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- "A Question of Identity," reflection by Scott S. Elliott, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “We Hear, Lord, Your Promise,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrating God’s grace even in times of suffering and hardship. Tune: ASH GROVE 6.6.11.6.6.11 D (“Let All Things Now Living”).
- "Able," Brenton Prigge, (Dix 7.7.7.7.7.7.), New Hymn, 2009.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Songs, Hymns & Music, Pentecost 6, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +6, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 6. Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
- 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 14B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 14B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Ordinary 14, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Starters for Sunday, 8 July, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 14, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, July 8, 2012, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Pentecost +6, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," July 8, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 and Arthur and the Sword by Robert Sabuda, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 and The Greedy Sparrow: An Armenian Tale by Lucine Kasbarian, Mark 6:1-13 and Not the Pinao, Mrs. Medley! by Evan Levine.
- Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, July 8, 2012.
- "Pack No THINGS," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
- "Spreading the Good News," Dianne Deming, Childrens Sermons Today, 2012.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 14, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- 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.
