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.
- Lectionary readings from the 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:
  - Healing/healers
  - Elisha (includes images of Naaman and Elisha)
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
Special Day Resources: Independence Day (U.S.)
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, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Christine Roy Yoder, Samuel Giere, Craig A. Satterlee, Elisabeth Johnson, Marilyn Salmon.
- "Surprising Prophets," commentary by Kate Huey, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 14, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- 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.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +6, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 6C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +6, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Process & Faith Lectionary Commentary, Russell Pregeant, Ordinary 14, 2010, , "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." 2007 commentary, Bruce G. Epperly.
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.
- "Two Cities," Jennifer L. Lord, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
- Sermon Brainwave, July 4, 2010. 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.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- "Believers without Borders: Christian Ambivalence on the 4th of July," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- "Simplicity and Transformation," lectionary reflections for July 4, Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2010.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 9, Rev. Beth Quick.
- Thoughts and Exegesis, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
- "Out of Silence and into Ministry," Judith Hoch Wray, Joseph Tolton, Rich McCarty, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "What to Do About the 4th," Ed Moore, Call and Response, Faith and Leadership, 2010.
- "Traveling Light," Kari Henkelmann Keyl, by the way, 2010.
- This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +5, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
- A Minimalist Approach to Ministry? Pastor Sharron R. Lucas' Lectionary reflection, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century. Current lectionary comments are by William H. Willimon, 2007.
- "Like Lambs among Wolves: Gospel Reflections on the Temptations of Violence," guest essay by Sara Miles, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2007.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 9C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
- 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, i.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,
  - "What to Say," Patrick J. Willson, 2007.
  - "Namaan's No-nonsense Cure," Peter S. Hawkins, 2001.
  - "Doing the Right Thing," Mary W. Anderson, 1998.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Signs of New Creation," Walter Brueggemann, "A Season of Generosity and Gratitude," 2010.
  - "Prophetic Care," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Called to Be Prophets," 2007.
  - "Freedom to Trust," 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):
- Sample Sermon, 2 Kings 5:1-14, Kate Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2010.
- How Not to Be a Disciple: Week Two, Alyce McKenzie, sermon series on Lukan texts, Patheos, 2010.
- Sermons that Work, Proper 9, the Rev. Angela V. Askew, ECUSA, 2010.
- "The Nearness of the Kingdom," Christopher Henry, Day 1, 2007.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 9 (RCL), by the Rev. Frank Hegedus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
- "Two Sides of the Coin," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
- "On the Road," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Surprising Prophets," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
- "It's Easy," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- "Singing with the Psalter," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Psalm 30)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 14, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- 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 (Pentecost +6, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Pentecost +6, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Worship Resources, July, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +6, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Mustard Seeds, "Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things," Proper 9 / Ordinary 14 / Pentecost 6, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 5, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship Resources, Proper 9C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Liturgies Online, 6 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 14, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- "Travel Light! God's Reigning Is Near!" The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
- Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 14, 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.
- Prayers of the People, Year C - P9/OT14. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- 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.
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 14. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 14C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 10:1-20, Luke 10:1-20 #2, 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things," Proper 9 / Ordinary 14 / Pentecost 6, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Mission of the Seventy, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost +6, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- "It's Easy," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- 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):
- SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- "Peace Be with Us!" reflection by Rev. Jeff Kellam, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +6, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
Hymns & Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 9C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "I Will Exalt You!" (Psalm 30), "Give Praise to God," (Psalm 66), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 30 set to Greensleeves (87 87 67 67), Psalm 66:1-9 set to Old 100th (LM), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 9C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns (and hymns for U.S. Independence Day) UMC GBOD, 2010.
  - 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 9.
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - The Billabong, Sunday 14, 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 14C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 14, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Gathering, Pentecost +6, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  - Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 6, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
  - Starters for Sunday, 4 July, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Gathering, Pentecost +6, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 14, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 9/Ordinary 14. 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.

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

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