Luke
6:39-49
- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and Comparative
Texts:
- The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
- Chapter IV, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). (Longer version only - 4th cent interpolation.)
- IV.XXXVII.3, V.VIII.4, V.XXXI.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- II.5, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter XXXIV, The Prescription of Heretics, Tertullian (c. 200)
- II.17, II.18, IV.7, VII.16, VII.18, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- I.2, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 207)
- IV.17, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XXI, On the Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XXXII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- VIII.I, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
- Concerning Works and Almsgiving -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
- Commentary on a Harmony of the Evangelists, John Calvin, 1558:
- "Be Merciful As Your Heavenly Father Is Merciful," Luke 6:36-42, Martin Luther, c. 1525.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
- From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours,
Luke 6:39-49, David Ewart, 2013.
- "These sayings point to the impossible possibility of heaven on earth. They show us how God intends us to live together. But because this age is not living in the way God desires us, it means that opting to live God's way right now will require both wisdom and innocence; courage and humility."
- "A Tree and Its Fruit," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- "The Measure with which We Measure," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prison," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2012. (Luke 6:37-42) Focus article: "The Measure with which We Measure," Andrew Skotnicki.
- "Ambition, Judgment,
and Character," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A
Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's
Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
- "What attitudes in Christians break down trust in faith and the Church? Why do they cause a lack of trust?"
- Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours,
Luke 6:39-49, David Ewart, 2013.
- Articles & Background:
- "Sermon on the Plain," wikipedia.
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"Parenting Virtues Today," David L. Johns, (other resources at)
"Children," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
- "...as we parent with Christian intentionality, we may be advanced in holiness by our children and shaped into new creations embodying hope, humility and hospitality."
- 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.
- Batten, Alicia,
"Patience Breeds Wisdom: Q 6:40 in Context," The Catholic Biblical
Quarterly, 1998.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Kirk, Alan,
"Some Compositional Conventions of Hellenistic Wisdom Texts and the
Juxtaposition of 4:1-13; 6:20b-49; and 7:1-10 in Q," Journal of
Biblical Literature, 1997.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Batten, Alicia,
"Patience Breeds Wisdom: Q 6:40 in Context," The Catholic Biblical
Quarterly, 1998.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- "Bernie Listened to His Brother About Friends," children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com.
- "A Wise Man Builds His House on a Rock," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Drama:
- "Wise and Foolish Builders," Peter Marshall, dramatix.
- "House Building 101," Michael Humphrey, dramatix.
- "Declaration of Dependence," Glenn A. Hascall, dramatix.
- "Fruit Basket Upset," Nina Wallestad, Dramatic License. Conditions of Use.
- "Plank-Eye Nation," Glenn A. Hascall, First Acts, Christian Media Inc.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, Luke 6:45, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 6:39-45, Luke 6:39-45 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Luke 6:39-45 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
- Luke 6:40, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
- Luke 6:39-42, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Luke
