Easter 2A

Easter 2A
May 1, 2011

Caravaggio With thanks to page sponsor:
Pastor S. Blake Duncan
Peace Lutheran Church
Steeleville, Illinois

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:

Image: Caravaggio at Hermanoleon

Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 2:42-47

Psalm 16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 118

1 Peter 1:3-9

John 20:19-31

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: Traditional BCP - RCL.
- The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
- Lutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, 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.
Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
- Movies/scenes listed 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.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Easter 2 / Divine Mercy Sunday, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Preaching This Week commentary by Mitzi J. Smith, Mark Throntveit, Daniel G. Deffinbaugh, and Karoline Lewis, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Resources from Ministry Matters. This resource will become commercial, but for right now the resources are free and worth a look! Lots of great "stuff" for Easter 2.
- Body Language, Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- The Lectionary Lab, Easter 2, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter 2, 2011, Jeanyne B. Slettom, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." 2008, Bruce G. Epperly.
- Now it's time to preach -- Commentary for Easter 2 on Acts 2:14a, 22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31, Psalm 16 from Emphasis.
- Sermon Nuggets, Easter 2, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Matt Skinner, Richard Jensen, and Arland J. Hultgren, 2008.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Helps (Easter 2A). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Easter 2, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Easter 2, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Easter 2. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, Easter 2, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Easter 2, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Easter 2, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Starters for Sunday, 1 May, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2011.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2011.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
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).
Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Sermon Brainwave, 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. 2011.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2011.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2011.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Thomas, among other things, edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- Thomas, Fr. Rick Moley, a garden path, 2011.
- "Is It Really You?" Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, Easter 2, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Easter 2A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
- "You Have a Few Purple Hairs Yourself," Larry Lange, Lectionary Homiletics sample.
- "'Peace to You,' Holocaust Remembrance Day," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
- "Seeing and Believing," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- "Our Wounds May Heal Others," The Naked Alien, 2011.
- "Faithful Doubt," David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2011.
- The Biggest Pair of Spectacles Going, Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
- Beyond Unbelief: An Evangelism Lesson from Thomas, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, The Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, The Illuminated Wound, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Seeing the Lord," Kyle Childress, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
- "A God of Joy and Pleasure," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "Heads Up! Jesus is All Around,", Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Easter 2A, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2011.
- What the Tide Brings In, Easter 2, Ann Fontaine, 2011.
- "I Believe in the Resurrection," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- "Believing," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon by Rev.Dr. Christian Brocato, with PowerPoint, ChurchGalleries.com.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Easter 2 / Divine Mercy, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
- "Encountering the Resurrection," Blogging toward Sunday, Craig T. Kocher, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "And the Flesh Became Word," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter Day A. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- "What Can You Expect?" V. Gene Robinson, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- Environmental Reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota's Environmental Stewardship Commission: General Easter Reflection and General Reflection on the Easter Lectionary Readings.
- "Morning Breath," Blogging toward Sunday, Craig T. Kocher, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "Thinking Weaselish thoughts at Eastertide," Garrison Keillor, salon.com.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter 2, 2005. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- "Hearing the Language of the Spirit," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- "'Doubting' Thomas? (A Bum Rap)," Elizabeth Morris Downie, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
- The Christian Century:
  - "Cousin Thomas," Suzanne Guthrie, 2005.
  - "Crying Shame," M. Craig Barnes, 2004.
  - "The Show-Me Disciple," Amy B. Hunter, 2002.
  - "Jesus Appears," Susan R. Andrew, 1999.
  - "Those Who Have Not Seen," James C. Somerville, 1998.
  - "God's Plan to Kill Jesus," Ronald Goetz. 1990.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
  - "A Buoyant Faith," Walter Brueggemann, "How Do We Practice an Easter Life?" 2011.
  - "'Peace Be With You,'" Laurel A. Dykstra, "Word on the Street," 2008.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. 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)
- "The Faith of the Doubter," the Rev Dr. Katharine Hinman, Day 1, 2011.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Easter 2A (RCL), by the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- "Realities Old and New," the Rev. Dr. David Lose, Day 1, 2008.
- "Directions to the Nearest Church," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Holy Language, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2011.
- "God's Breath," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- "Mythbusters," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
- Lectionary Notes, Easter 2, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Revisioning Health," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
- Proclaiming Faith, Easter 2, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Easter, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Bible Study - Easter 2 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
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

Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.

Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Easter 2): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Gathering, Easter 2, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Easter 2, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- LCA Worship Resources, Easter 2, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Second Sunday of Easter -- Worship resources for Easter 2 based on Acts 2:14a, 22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31, Psalm 16 by B. David Hostetter from SermonStudio.
- Mustard Seeds, "Doubt and Discipleship" Easter 2, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Easter 2, 2011 Mindi Welton-Mitchell, Rev-o-lution.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Easter 2, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies: Easter 2A / Holy Humor Sunday, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Easter Season Liturgy, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Easter, 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.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Easter 2, CanticaNova Publications.
- Prayers of the People, Easter 2, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Easter 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 16, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Call to Worship, Easter 2, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Easter 2, 2011, Bill Wessner.
- "Still Laughing God," Service Prayers, 2011, Worship Ways, UCC.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Easter 2A, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Easter 2A, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 2/Divine Mercy Sunday, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- The Awe of Understanding, Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- Prayers, meditations, music for worship for May 1, 2011, Anna's Hosannas.
- Sunday Prayer, Easter 2A, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday, 1 May, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Easter 2. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: John 20:19-31, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Clip Art, Easter 2, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Easter 2 at 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.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com
- The Painted Prayerbook, The Illuminated Wound, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- Mustard Seeds, "Doubt and Discipleship" Easter 2, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "God's Breath," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Easter 2, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2011.
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- "Moving Beyond Doubt," reflection by James Harvey, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (pdf.)
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "O Bright Morning," hymn for Bright Sunday / Easter 2, Tammy J. Rider, Rochester, MN.
  - "Resurrection Power," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 2A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Keep Me Safe, O God, I Pray," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 2A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Easter 2A, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Easter 2, CanticaNova Publications.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
  - Sing for Joy, Easter 2A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Gathering, Easter 2, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
  - Together to Celebrate, Easter 2, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources..
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 2/Divine Mercy Sunday, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  - Starters for Sunday, 1 May, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Easter 2. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Worshiping with Children, Easter 2A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," May 1, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Acts 2:14a, 22-32 and Where the Sunrise Begins by Douglas Wood, 1 Peter 1:3-9 and Hope Is an Open Heart by Lauren Thompson, John 20:19-31 and Immi's Gift by Karin Littlewood.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Do You Trust Me?" Children's Lesson for Second Sunday in Easter (May 1, 2011), from Anna's Hosannas.
- Gathering, Easter 2, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Easter, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Easter 2, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- "Spreading the News," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
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.