Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Exodus 34:29-35

Psalm 99

2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2

Luke 9:28-36, (37-43)
Episcopal reading (RCL): Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a)

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:
    • Transfiguration
  • Movies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Transformation
    • Passing on the Tradition
    • Seeing/Seeing in New Ways
    • Alternate Realities/Illusion-Reality Dialectic
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Beth Tanner, James Limburg, Paul S. Berge, Arland J. Hultgren.
  • "Astounding Glory," commentary by Kate Huey at i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Transfiguration, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Transfiguration, 2010). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Transfiguration Sunday, 2010, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Evolution (Transfiguration) Sunday, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary, 2010.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Transfiguration, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Transfiguration, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Michael Rogness, Texts in Context, Word & World, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1990.
  • The Transfiguration of Our Lord, February 22, 2004. Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Transfiguration, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2004.
• 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.
  • Exodus 34:29-35
  • Psalm 99
  • 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
  • Luke 9:28-43
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Mirror, Mirror," Adam Thomas, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
  • Sermon Brainwave, February 14, 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.
  • Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2010.
  • Pastor, Talk To Me About... Lay people's views and questions about each week's texts. At Lectionary Homiletics, 2010. 
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2010.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, My Transfigured Valentine Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preachers Party.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • Epiphany Season Sermon Starters, Robert V. Dodd, The Circuit Rider, 2010.
  • "Oblivious to the Obvious: Be a Healer, Not a Hater," Last Epiphany C, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 guest essay by Pam Fickensher.
  • First Look, Lee Koontz, Reflectious, 2010.
  • Think About It, Transfiguration, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
  • Transfiguration Midrash, Nathan Mattox, Waldron United Methodist Church, Waldron, Arkansas.
  • "Unrealistic Stories and Beginning...Again," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Transfiguration, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • The Greatness of God, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • Transfiguration Sunday, Year C, Laura and Matt Norvell, Grounded & Rooted in Love.
  • "You gotta practice man..." Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Sunday next before Lent, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • "The Mythical Bible," Madeleine L'Engle, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1991.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Altitude Adjustment," Heidi Neumark, 2007.
    • "Come On Down," William Willimon, 2004.
    • "Off the Mountain," Phyllis Kersten, 2001.
    • "Dazzling Darkness," Barbara Brown Taylor, 1998.
    • "Looking Back and Ahead," Darrell Jodock, 1995.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "A Church 'Aglow'," Walter Brueggemann, "An Answering God," 2010.
    • "The Embrace of the Cross," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Walking toward Possibility," 2007.
    • "The Vision Unveiled," Michaela Bruzzese, "Living the Word," 2004.
  • 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):
  • "Astounding Glory," Kate Huey sample sermon from UCC's SAMUEL. (scroll down)
  • "Ordinary Holiness," Bishop H. Julian Gordy, Day 1, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Last Sunday after the Epiphany / World Mission Sunday, ECUSA, 2010.
  • Selected Sermon, Last Sunday after the Epiphany - World Mission Sunday, by Thomas Chu, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • Transfiguration Sunday Sermon, Nathan Mattox, Waldron United Methodist Church, Waldron, Arkansas.
  • "Mountains, Valley and Plains," "Jesus Christ and Superman," "Visions on a Mountaintop," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • Transfiguration, Robert Cummings Neville, Marsh Chapel, Boston University, 2004.
  • Transfiguration, the Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Entire book of sermons is one long pdf file. Slow connections will require long download times.)
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Astounding Glory," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Transfiguration Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Listen!" John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Imperatives of Discipleship, Daily Discipleship, Bible Study for adult discussions, 2010.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Epiphany, 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

• Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):

  • Worship Planning Helps (Transfiguration, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.

  • Gathering, Transfiguration Sunday, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010.
  • Worship Resources, February, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Transfiguration, 2010, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Mustard Seeds, "Reflecting God's Light," Transfiguration, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Last Epiphany/Transfiguration, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Transfiguration C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgies Online, Transfiguration, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Transfiguration, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Transfiguration, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Prayers of the People, Year C - Epiphany Last. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday, William Loader, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • "Lord of the Mountaintop: A Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday," Safiyah Fosua, the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • "Transfigured by the Light of God," Litany for Racial Justice Sunday, "The Indescribable Radiance of Love," Service Prayers for the Festival of the Transfiguration, Worship Ways, UCC, 2010.
  • A Prayer for Last Epiphany (A Prayer for Haiti and Afghanistan), A Prayer for the Last Sunday of Epiphany, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
  • Offertory Prayers for February, 2010, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Prayer of the Church & Benediction, Transfiguration Sunday C, Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dim Lamp, 2010.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "Ineffable Light, Dark Path," Last Epiphany C. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2010.
  • Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday, Revabi, 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, Roman Catholic Lent 2 (Transfiguration Texts). Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Transfiguration, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Reflecting God's Light," Transfiguration, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Transfiguration: Back to the Drawing Board," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook. (Use of Images.)
  • Commercial Site: "Transfiguration," visual liturgy, The Work of the People.
  • "Transfiguration," Sufjan Stevens, YouTube.
  • Bulletin Cover/Art, Luke 9:35, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Bulletin Backs with Stewardship Messages, December 2009 - February 2010, Worship Ways, UCC.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Transfiguration, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "In Your Light We See Light," reflection by Tenny Thomas, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • O Lord, As You Were On Your Way, original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette to the tune of REPTON 8.6.8.8.6.6
    • "The Mountain," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Transfiguration, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "God Is Good," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 99 set to St Catherine (88 88 88) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Transfiguration Sunday C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • The Billabong, Transfiguration C, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • "Transfigured," Jay C. Treat, The Christian Church in Pennsylvania.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Gathering, Transfiguration Sunday, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010.
    • Sing for Joy, Last Epiphany, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Together to Celebrate, Transfiguration, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Gathering, Transfiguration Sunday, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Reflecting God's Light," Transfiguration, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
  • Transfiguration Maze Puzzle, Transfiguration Word Search, Transfiguration Word Jumble, sermons4kids.com.
• 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.