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Epiphany 2A
January
20, 2008

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Janet Corpus and
John Hoffmeyer.
(Nov 07-08)

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

Isaiah 49:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6

Psalm 40:1-11
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 40:2-10
Episcopal RCL reading: Psalm 40:1-12

1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

John 1:29-42
Roman Catholic reading: John 1:29-34

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: Traditional BCP - RCL.
bulletThe 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.
bulletLutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings.
bullet Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
bulletAmerican Baptist Churches Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Baptism of Jesus
bullet John the Baptist
bullet Calling the Disciples
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Incarnation
bullet Baptism
bulletCall
bulletSpecial Day Resources: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
bulletSpecial Day Resources: Martin Luther King, Jr.
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 2, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 2, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Christine Roy Yoder, Dwight Peterson, and Audrey West, Luther Seminary.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Epiphany 2A, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Epiphany 2, 2008). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet disclosing new worlds, Epiphany 2A, Lawrence Moore.
bullet Rumors, January 20, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 2A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 2, 2008, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20, 2008, Joy L. McDonald Coltvet, Currents in Theology and Mission.
bullet SAMUEL, Epiphany 2, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, sermon seeds, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Jesus Now, Epiphany 2A. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Second Sunday after Epiphany, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Progressive Bible Study, Isaiah 49:3, 5-6, Pastor Dan, Street Prophets.
bullet Text Studies, Epiphany 2, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet "Recognising Who Jesus Is," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
bullet "Follow Your Bliss," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Epiphany 2A, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 20 January 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Estudio Exegético-Homilético, Enero de 2008, Instituto Universitario Isedet.
bullet Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Isaiah 49:1-7
bullet Psalm 40
bullet 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
bullet John 1:29-42
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet"John Testified," Blogging toward Sunday, Erin Martin, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
bullet Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "Come and See" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
bullet "The Outrage of Outsiders: Why So Many People Dislike Christians," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Epiphany 2A, 2008. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church. 2005
bullet "The Servant's Song," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Voices of Truth," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
bullet "True Identity," Angela Bauer-Levesque, Mary Foulke, Robert Griffin, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
bullet Preaching Isaiah, Rev. Dr. David N. Mosser, Reflections on the Lectionary for January, 2008, The Living Pulpit.
bullet Lectionary Haikus, The Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sins of the World, Among the Hills.
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 2, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, Epiphany 3 (2)A, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008.
bullet "The Other 'H' Word," Mark Ralls, The Christian Century, 2005.
bullet "Disaster and Discipleship," Rowan Smith, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2005.
bullet "Sacrificial Lambs," Robert W. Cromey, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2005.
bullet "Disillusioned with Church," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
bullet "Grand Introductions," Lillian Daniel, The Christian Century, 2002. Religion Online.
bullet "Remembering Who We Are," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
bulletLiving the Word, by Jim and Shelley Douglass. Lectionary-based scripture commentary at Sojourners Online, 1996.
bullet 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.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet "What Are You Looking For?" the Rev. Dr. Catherine Taylor, Day 1, 2008.
bullet Selected Sermon, Epiphany 2 (RCL), by Katerina K. Whitley, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
bullet "Follow the Leader," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2005.
bullet Selected sermon by the Rev. James Liggett, in Sermons that Work, ECUSA, 2005.
bullet "The Beginning Holds the Future II," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Epiphany 2, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "Prophecy from the Sidelines," (1 Corinthians 1:4-9) study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
bullet "U2: Unexpected Prophets," (Psalm 40) study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006.
bullet "Indiana Voters Face Identity Crisis," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Epiphany 2A, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet "Following the Lamb of God," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
bullet Bible Study - Ordinary Time 2 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
bulletLight on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bullet A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletThe Text This Week's Epiphany Resources Page.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany 2, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Epiphany 2, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, keyboard, instrumental, choral suggestions etc.
bullet LCA Worship Resources, Epiphany 2A, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Following with Our Feet," Epiphany 2, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Worship Resources, Epiphany 2, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 2A, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH.
bullet "Recognising Jesus," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Ordinary 2, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada:
bullet "They Shared What They Knew"
bullet "God Believes in You"
bullet "Look, the Lamb of God"
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bulletLaughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Epiphany 2, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bulletThe Billabong, Epiphany 2, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Prayers of the People, Year A - Epiphany 2/OT2. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Lector's Notes, Ordinary 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet Offertory Prayers for January, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet A Prayer for Epiphany 2, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 20 January 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Epiphany 2, the Rev. Dr. Kwasi I. Kena, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 2, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Prayer of the Church, Epiphany 2, 2008, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bullet Clip Art, Ordinary 2, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bullet Ordinary 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.
bulletBulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Following with Our Feet," Epiphany 2, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Powerpoint Backgrounds for Epiphany 2C - Lamb of God, Will Humes, Word & Table.
bullet Lectionary Haikus, The Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sins of the World, Among the Hills. (Photo)
bullet Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet SAMUEL, Epiphany 2, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet "What Are You Looking For?" Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Second Sunday after Epiphany, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet "The Lamb's Embrace," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on John 1:29-42. TUNE: “Aberystwyth (Parry),” Joseph Parry (1879). New Hymns for the Lectionary.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 2A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bulletHymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Epiphany 2, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Gathering, Epiphany 2, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, keyboard, instrumental, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Ordinary 2, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bullet Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bulletThe Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One: Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 20 January 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Together to Celebrate, January 20, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 2, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles, Epiphany 2. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
bullet Gospel Puzzles for the Lectionary, John 1:29-42, Mark Ryman, edoxy.com.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Gathering, Epiphany 2, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, keyboard, instrumental, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Epiphany 2A, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet "Being a Light to the Nations," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
bullet Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
bulletDrama (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.