Christ the King Reign of Christ C

Christ the King / Reign of Christ C
November 24, 2013
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Jeremiah 23:1-6
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-3

Luke 1:68-79 Psalm 46
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 122:1-5
United Methodist reading: Luke 1:68-79

Colossians 1:11-20
Roman Catholic reading: Colossians 1:12-20

Luke 23:33-43
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 23:35-43

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- 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 - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference.
Images and Movies:
- Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
- Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Take a look at the movie "Chariots of Fire" for a great clip about ultimate allegiance. Eric is forced to stand in front of the prince and the chair of the Olympic committee and literally choose between allegiance to the state and allegiance to God.
  - Suffering Servant figures
  - Faith
  - Covenant
  - Death/Grief
Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Preaching This Week commentary, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013. 2010.
- Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, November 24, 2013.
- "Preaching 'Reign of Christ' Sunday as a Progressive Christian," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2010.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Reign of Christ C, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Christ the King, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Reign of Christ/Christ the King, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 34C. 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.)
- Text Studies, Christ the King, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2013.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2013.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2013.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2013.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2013.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2013.
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:
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2013.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2013.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2013.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2013.
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2013.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2013.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2013.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2013.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2013.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2013.
- The Hardest Question, 2013.
- Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Robert Cornwall, 2013.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2013.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2013.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2013
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2013.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2013.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2013.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2013.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2013.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2013.
- Christ the King, Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
- "Christ the King, Christ the Head," Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2010.
- Come and Gather, Ron Hopson, Alma Crawford, Tat-Siong Benny Liew, D. Mark Wilson, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "The Absence of God's Presence: Mother Teresa, Martin Luther and Psalm 46," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Reign of Christ, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Last Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, 2004. (Episcopal Lectionary) Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- Articles from The Christian Century:
  - "Super Glue," Peter W. Marty, 2004.
  - "The Other Kingdom," Michael Battle, 2001.
  - "Signs of the King," Rosalind Brown, 1998.
  - "The Magic Kingdom," Pheme Perkins, 1989. (incorrectly attributed at Religion Online site)
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Tender Mercies," Walter Brueggemann, "'God's Reign Cracks into Our World" 2010.
- 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):
- Ministry Matters, November 24, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
- "Image of the Invisible," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2007.
- Christ the King Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- Feast of Christ the King, Andrew M. Greeley, "author, priest, sociologist," 2004.
- Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily, 2001.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- "Reading God's Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "The Book of the Word: Reading God's Creation," Elizabeth Theokritoff. (Colossians 1)
- "The Christian Way of Knowing," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Colossians 1:15-20) Focus article, "The Christian Way of Knowing," Jonathan R. Wilson.
- "The Meaning of Vocation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Vocation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Colossians 1)
- "Loosening Our Grip," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Colossians 1)
- 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 (including hymns & prayers):
- Worship Planning Helps (Reign of Christ, 2013): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Ministry Matters, November 24, 2013.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 25, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Mustard Seeds, "Servant Power," Christ the King C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Christ the King, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 33, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 33, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgy for Christ the King Sunday, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, 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 C - Christ the King. 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.
- The Billabong, Reign of Christ, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (NZPB/HKMA)
- Call to Worship, November 21, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, Christ the King C, 2010.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- 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 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, Christ the King. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Clip Art, Christ the King C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 23:33-43, Luke 23:33-43 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Christ the King at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
- The sign above Jesus during the crucifixion, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- 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):
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Psalm Settings:
  - "God Our Refuge and Strength," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 46 set to Sweet Hour (LMD) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Reign of Christ / Christ the King, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts. Direct link to Reign of Christ.
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 34C / Christ the King, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Christ the King, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," November 21, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010. Connections: Jeremiah 23:1-6 and A Young Shepherd by Cat Urbigkit; Colossians 1:11-20 and At the Break of Day by Nikki Grimes and Shiny Touchy Smelly: Creation Story Joanna Bicknell; Luke 23:33-43 and At Jerusalem's Gate: Poems of Easter by Nikki Grimes and Love One Another: The Last Days of Jesus by Lauren Thompson.
- Worshiping with Children, Christ the King / Reign of Christ, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2010.
- Ministry Matters, November 24, 2013.
- "King Backward," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 33, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Mustard Seeds, "Servant Power," Christ the King C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
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.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2013. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Christ the King Wordsearch, Charles Kirkpatrick, sermons4kids.com.
- Lectionary Puzzles, Reign of Christ/Christ the King. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
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.