Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
- 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.
Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
  - The Good Samaritan
  - Prophets
- 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):
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Recommendations of articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Preaching This Week commentary, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013. 2010.
- Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 10, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 15C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Text Studies, Proper 10, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- 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:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- 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.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 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.
- "Trouble and Transformation," lectionary reflections for July 11, Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2010.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
- "The Good Samaritan - Seeing & Doing," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
- "Remembering Romero: Amos the Prophet vs Amaziah the Priest," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "On Your Lips and in Your Hearts," Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2010.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 10, Rev. Beth Quick, 2010.
- Thoughts and Exegesis, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- "Whose Word Is It Anyway?" Jenny Williams, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- Freedom is Not Far Off! Judith Hoch Wray, Joseph Tolton, Rich McCarty, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- Pentecost +7, Laura and Matt Norvell, grounded & rooted in love, 2010.
- And Who Is My Neighbor? Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- "Twice Robbed: By Thieves and Lawyers," Peter Woods, I Am Listening..., 2010.
- "Fireworks of Generosity," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 10C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- The Hardest Question, Mark Labberton, 2010.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2010.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2010.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Chmod, Lectionary Journal of Andy Gay, 2010.
- Fishhooks for Preaching, Rick McCracken-Bennett, 2010.
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2010.
- Homily Blog, Michael Hudson, 2010.
- Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2010.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2010.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2010.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2010.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2010.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2010.
- Common Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2010.
- The Christian Century:
  - "Who We Are," Patrick J. Willson, 2007.
  - "The Samaritan Spends the Night," Peter S. Hawkins, 2001.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Marks of a New Self," Walter Brueggemann, "A Season of Generosity and Gratitude," 2010.
  - "God's Plumb Line," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Called to Be Prophets," 2007.
  - "Who Is My Enemy?" Michaela Bruzzese, "Common Like Bread," 2001.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year C. 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):
- "Tell Me a Story," the Rev. Christopher Henry, Day 1, 2010.
- "How Not to Inherent Eternal Life," Alyce McKenzie, sermon series on Lukan texts, Patheos, 2010.
- "Meeting the Good Samaritan," the Rev. Thomas G. Long, Day 1, 2007.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- "Hearing Parables with the Early Church," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Luke 10)
- "Fear of the Lord," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article, "Fear of the Lord," Russell Reno. (Psalm 25)
- "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)
- "Why Should We Forgive?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Colossians 1)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, 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 (including hymns & prayers):
- Worship Planning Helps: Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
- Mustard Seeds, "Making a Positive Impact / Mission Not Quite Impossible / Rescue," Proper 10 / Ordinary 15 / Pentecost 7, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 15, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 7, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, 7 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 15, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, 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.
- The Billabong, Sunday 15, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Prayers of the People, Year C - P10/OT15. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 15, 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.
- Proper 10C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZBP. Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship CofE.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- Sunday Prayer, Proper 10C, Mompriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
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 15. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 15C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 10:25-37, Luke 10:25-37, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "Making a Positive Impact / Mission Not Quite Impossible / Rescue," Proper 10 / Ordinary 15 / Pentecost 7, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Parable of the Good Samaritan, 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 & Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "Who Is My Neighbor?" original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette to the tune of LOBE DEN HERREN ("("Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty")
  - "Let Justice Flow," original hymn by Jane Parker Huber and David Ourisman, based on Amos text for Proper 10.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 10C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  - "Plumb Line," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "To the Powers of Earth," (Psalm 82), "Show Me Your Ways, O Lord," (Psalm 25), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 82 set to Tallis' Canon (LM), Psalm 25:1-10 set to Martyrdom (CM 86 86) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 10C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  - 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 Proper 10.
  - The Billabong, Sunday 15, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 15C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 15, 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.
  - Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 15, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- 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.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 10/Ordinary 15. 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.