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Proper 24C / Ordinary 29C / Pentecost +22
October 16, 2016
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Image: Marc Chagall, 1887-1985
Jacob Wrestling with the Angel,
from Art in the Christian Tradition,
a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 31:27-34 or Genesis 32:22-31
Roman Catholic reading: Exodus 17:8-13
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Psalm 119:97-104 or Psalm 121
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 121:1-8
United Methodist reading: Psalm 119:97-104 or Psalm 19

2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:2

Luke 18:1-8

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:
    • Jacob Wrestling with an Angel
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Prayer
    • Vengeance
    • Faith
    • Perseverance/Determination
    • Reconciliation/Forgiveness
    • Covenant
    • Law Written on our Hearts
    • Spiritual Struggle/Fighting Inner Demons
    • Challenging God
• 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 This Week commentary, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2016, 2013. 2010.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2016.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2016.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2016.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2016.
  • "Impunity and Persistence," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • "Prayer, Scripture, and the Law of Our Being," Bruce Epperly, The Adventurous Lectionary, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +22, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Evangelectionary, October 20, 2013, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, David Lull, 2013, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
  • "Act Boldly, Live Justly / To Speak and Be Heard," SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2013.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 24, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Text Studies, Proper 24, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 29C. 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. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Jeremiah 31:27-34 / Genesis 32:22-31
  • Psalm 119 / Psalm 121
  • 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5
  • Luke 18: 1-8
• 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, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2013.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2016.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2016.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2016.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2016.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2016.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2016.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2016.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2016.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2016.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2016.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2016
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2016.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2016.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2016.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2016.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2016.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2016.
  • "The Power of Names," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013. 2010.
  • "Beaten, Battered and Burned before I am Helped," Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, 2013.
  • "The Power of Persistence," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "Out of a Job?" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
    
  • "Limp," Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "Keep Praying and Don't Give Up," Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013.
  • "Recreating Eaarth," Ragan Sutterfield, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "Faithfulness and Prayer in the Realm of God," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
  • "Written on Their Hearts," Stan Duncan, If you lived here you'd be home by now, 2013.
  • "Do Not Lose Heart," Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2013.
  • "Pester, Pester, Pester," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • "Let Me Go Steadily On," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • "Great Teachers," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
  • "Where Is the Outcry?" Anne Howard, The Beatitudes Society, 2013.
  • "Not Until You Bless Me," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2013.
  • "Jacob's Wrestle," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • Preacher's Study, Maylanne Maybee, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • "Persistent Faith," Thomas Beam, 2013.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
  • What If It's Not About Prayer? Larry Patten, 2013.
  • "Why God Doesn't..." Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "The Sermon We're Not Going to Preach," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Judging and Faith," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 24C, 2004. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • 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):
  • "Is the Bible Inspired?" the Rev. Dr. James C. Howell, Day 1, 2013.
  • "Patina of faith," the Rev. Nils Chittenden, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • 22 Pentecostés, Propio 24(C) – 2013 por el Rvdo. C. Jesus Reyes, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • "Jacob's Wrestle," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2016.
  • "Whose Persistence?" The Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Persistence for Justice," Faith Element, 2013.
  • "To speak and be heard," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2013.
  • Bible Study, Proper 24C, 2013, Steven King, Virginia Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 22 Pentecostés, Propio 24 (C) por Steven King, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • "Praying for a Change," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus articles: "Praying for a Change," Todd Edmondson, "Prayer in Eclipse," Ken Massey, "The Orant," Heidi J. Hornik. (Luke 18)
  • 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):
  • Mustard Seeds, "Never Give Up," Proper 24 / Ordinary 29 / Pentecost 22, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • Worship Resources, 22 after Pentecost, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost +22, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • "Pester, Pester, Pester," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 29, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • 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 - P24/OT29. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 29, 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 24C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP TEC)
  • Prayer for P24C/O29C/P+21, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2016.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 29, 2013. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
  • Service Prayers, Worship Ways, UCC.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
  • Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2013.
  • "Let Me Go Steadily On," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 119:97-104, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2013.
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2013. (Track 1 and track 2 - scroll down)
  • 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, Ordinary 29. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 29C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 18:1-8 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 29 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Never Give Up," Proper 24 / Ordinary 29 / Pentecost 22, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • "Prayers of Justice," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • Luke 18 Parables, a telling and performance criticism analysis of the Unjust Judge and Persistent Widow and the Pharisee and the Tax Collector in Luke 18 by Tim Coombs, member, Network of Biblical Storytellers Seminar.
  • "Persistence for Justice," Faith Element, 2013.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Sticky Lizards," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Original Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette: I Believe   Tune:  AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7 D "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken"
  • Psalm Settings:
    • Psalm 119, "I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills," (Psalm 121) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 119:97-104 set to Maryton (LM), Psalm 121 set to St. Anne (CM), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 24C, 2013, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2013.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 21C. 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 selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • 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 24.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 29, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 29C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 29, 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, 2016.
    • Together to Celebrate, 20 October 2013, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 29, 2013. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 24, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013. 2010.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," October 20, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Jeremiah 31:27-34 and The Three Questions by Jon J. Muth, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 and Prairie Chicken Little by Jackie Mims Hopkins, Luke 18:1-8 and Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells: The Daring Life of a Crusading Journalist by Philip Dray. 2010.
  • "Sticky Lizards," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Little People, Big Word, D Ditmer, 2013.
  • "Pester, Pester, Pester," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Justice through Chocolate," Children's Sabbath, On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 29, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Persistence in Prayer," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • 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)
  • Weekly Household Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • 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 24/Ordinary 29. 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.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• NARRATIVE LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Mary Magdalene - July 22
• Pr12/OT17/P+10 - July 24
• James Elder - July 25
• Pr13/OT18/P+11 - July 31
• Transfiguration - Aug 6
• Pr14/OT19/P+12 - Aug 7
• Pr15/OT20/P+13 - Aug 14
• Assumption Mary - Aug 15
  
• Pr16/OT21/P+14 - Aug 21
• St Bartholomew - Aug 24
• Pr17/OT22/P+15 - Aug 28
• Pr18/OT23/P+16 - Sept 4
• Pr19/OT24/P+17 - Sept 11
• Holy Cross Day - Sept 14
• Pr20/OT25/P+18 - Sept 18
• St Matthew - Sept 21
• Pr21/OT26.P+19- Sept 25
• Michael & Angels - Sept 29
• Pr22/OT27/P+20 - Oct 2
• World Communion - Oct 2
• St Francis - Oct 4
• Pr23/OT28/P+21 - Oct 9
• Thanksgiving CA. - Oct 10
• Pr24/OT29/P+22 - Oct 16
• St Luke - Oct 18
• Pr25/OT30/P+23 - Oct 23
• Sts Simon & Jude - Oct 28
• Pr26/OT31/P+24 - Oct 30
• Reformation Day - Oct 31
• All Saints - Nov 1
• Pr27/OT32/P+25 - Nov 6
• Pr28/OT33/P+26 - Nov 13
• Reign of Christ - Nov 20
• Thanksgiving U.S. - Nov 24
  

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