Epiphany 6A
February 11, 2017
With thanks to page sponso 2017:
The United Church of Christ,
Keene, New Hampshire
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
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Deuteronomy 30:15-20 or Sirach 15:15-20
Roman Catholic reading: Sirach 15:15-20
Psalm 119:1-8
Roman
Catholic reading: Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Roman
Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10
Matthew 5:21-37
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 5:17-37 or 5:20-22, 27-28, 33-34, 37
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.
- 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.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
- 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.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2017. 2014. 2011.
- "Scripturing the Presence of God," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, 2017.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
- "Heartfelt," Karen Georgia Thompson, Sermon Seeds, 2017.
- Ministry Matters.
- Evangelectionary, February 16, 2014, Mick Bradley, Evangelism Connections.
- The Lectionary Lab, Epiphany 6, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 6, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 6, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Helps (Epiphany 6). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2017.
- Readings and Commentary, Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Epiphany 6, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2017.
- Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2014.
- 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:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2017.
- "On Love and the Law," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2017.
- "My Night on the Mountain," Edwina Gateley, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
- "Choose Life," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
- "Saving the Soul of Our Nation," James Alexander Forbes, Jr., ON Scripture, 2017.
- Living by the Word, Brian Maas, The Christian Century, 2017.
- "Anger and Murder," Melisssa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2017.
- "Choosing Life," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
- Visions from the Catacombs, Catacomb Churches, 2017.
- "Finding the Right Tension," David Clifford, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
- peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
- "The Reordered Way," Journey to Penuel, 2017.
- The Truett Pulpit, 2017.
- Sacredise, 2017.
- "The Politics of Scripturing," D. Mark Davis, Political Theology Today, 2017.
- Exegesis, Terrance Callan, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 2017.
- "The Agony and the Privilege of Anger," Andrew Prior, 2017.
- "Choose God, Choose Life," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2017.
- Planting, Watering, Choosing Life, Sermon-Stories, 2017.
- "Here and now the choice is made," Robert Warren, Prospect, 2017.
- "God's Perfect Instructions," Michael Simone, America, 2017.
- "What's Not in the Picture?" Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
- "Good Enough Righteousness?" Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
- "Resenting Jesus' Rules," Larry Patten, 2017.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2017.
- "Public Swearing," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
- The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
- "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2017. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
- Homily Week, 2017.
- The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2017.
- Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2017
- "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2017.
- Weimar Wanderings, 2017.
- "The Discipleship Ship," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2017.
- Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2017.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2017.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2017.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2017.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2017.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2017
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2017.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2017.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2017.
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2017
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2017.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2017.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2017.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2017.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2017.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2017.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Raising the Bar Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
- "The Relational God," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
- "A New Way of Being 'Pro-Choice,'" Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Ella Baker and Freedom of the Holy Spirit.
- "Say Yes, Choose Life," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011.
- "Choose Life," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
- "Now THIS is something new," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2014.
- "Come to Terms," Suzanne Guthrie, Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
- A Blessing for the Broken Hearted, Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2014. Images.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- "Community Gardening," Sharon R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
- "Are You Contradicting Me?" Alyce M McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014.
- "Bill Nye, Ken Ham and the Apostle Paul: How We Evaluate Truth and Modernism," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplatitve Viewfinder, 2014.
- "Outside Inside Out," Michael Coffey, 2014.
- "You Have Heard It Said," a performance poem by Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2014.
- "Reading Corinthians and Teething," Katie Munnik, The Presbyterian Record, 2014.
- "Choosing Life," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
- "Raising the Bar," David F. Sellery, 2014.
- "Who Then Is the Enemy?" Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
- "A Healthy Diet," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
- "Who Is Without Sin?" Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
- "The Price," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
- Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2014.
- Question the Text, Russell Rathbun, etc., 2014.
- "Choose Life," Anne Howard, The Beatitudes Society, 2014.
- "Go the Distance," Thomas Beam, 2014.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2014.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
- "The Danger Zone," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
- "Occasions for Hope," Larry Patten, 2014.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
- Lectionary Blogging, Epiphany 6, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "Radical," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2011.
- "The Law of Love, or the Love of Law?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
- "U Can't Touch This," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
- Living by Heart, John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- Crimes of the Heart, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- 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)
- "Deal with It," by Rachel May. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America's best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
- "Living Happily Ever After," Russ Levenson, Day 1, 2017.
- "A Matter of the Heart," Sil Galvan, 2017.
- "L'Chaim, and Don't Mess It Up," Susan Sparks, Day 1, 2014.
- "God Speaking Through Us," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- "Intensifying the Law," the Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Pagano, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- 6 Epifanía (A) – 2014, POR EL RVDO. PABLO VELÁZQUEZ ABREU, Sermones que Iluminan.
- Ministry Matters, February 16, 2014.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Saving the Soul of Our Nation," James Alexander Forbes, Jr., ON Scripture, 2017.
- "Heartfelt," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2017.
- "Above and Beyond," Connections, 2017.
- "Don't Be a Baby," Faith Element, 2014.
- "A New Way of Being 'Pro-Choice,'" Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Ella Baker and Freedom of the Holy Spirit.
- Bible Study, Epiphany 6, 2014, Dale T. Grandfield, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Estudio de la Biblia. 6 Epifanía (A) por Dale T. Grandfield, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
- The Lectionary Lab, Epiphany 6, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Interpreting the Sermon on the Mount in Context," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sermon on the Mount," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
- 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 Epiphany Resources Page.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Ruach Words: Fresh Language for Liturgy, 2017.
- Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2017.
- Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany 6): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Ministry Matters, February 16, 2014.
- Worship resources for Epiphany 6 by Frank Ramirez from SermonSuite.
- Sacredise, 2017.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2014.
- Worship Resources, Rev. Mindy, Rev-o-lution, 2017.
- Life in Liturgy, David Chafin,Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in West Virginia, 2014.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany 6A, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- "Community Gardening," Sharon R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 6A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Mustard Seeds, Epiphany 6, 2014."The Heart of the Matter." A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Epiphany 6A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 6A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Prayers of the People, Year A - Epiphany 6/OT6. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 119:1-8, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", (Common Worship CofE, BCP TEC) reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Epiphany 6, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Offertory Prayers, Epiphany 6, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Sunday Prayer, Terri, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
- Service Prayers for Epiphany 6, 2014, .rtf file index at site. Worship Ways, UCC. (Español)
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 119:1-8, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
- Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2014.
- "Come to Terms," Suzanne Guthrie, Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Evangelectionary, February 16, 2014, Mick Bradley, Evangelism Connections.
- A Blessing for the Broken Hearted, Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2014. Images.
- Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
- Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
- Engage Worship, 2017.
- Prayers of the People, and Blessing, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2017.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Sunday 6. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 5:20-37, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
- Difficult Teachings, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2011.
- Mustard Seeds, Epiphany 6, 2014."The Heart of the Matter." A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- "Alphabet Cards/Puzzle/Index Cards," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- In the South African film Final Solution a young reformed racist needs to be reconciled with a black man whom he had wronged. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- "A New Way of Being 'Pro-Choice,'" Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Ella Baker and Freedom of the Holy Spirit.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- "Don't Be a Baby," Faith Element, 2014.
- "Saving the Soul of Our Nation," James Alexander Forbes, Jr., ON Scripture, 2017.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Settings and Songs:
- “Up On a Mountaintop” Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: Slane 10.10.10.10 (“Be Thou My Vision”) This hymn is part of "The Sermon on the Mount: A Worship Service of Lessons and Songs."
- Psalm Settings:
- Psalm 119:1-8 set to He Leadeth me (LMD), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Psalm 119, lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 6A, 2014, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2014.
- Lectionary Hymns, Epiphany 6, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Shepherd Sounds, Epiphany 6. Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
- 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.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas,Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Settings and Songs:
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2017.
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Epiphany 6. 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, Epiphany 6, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2017, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
- Loving God, To Such as These, 2017.
- Dollar Store Children Sermons, John Stevens, 2017.
- Ministry Matters, February 16, 2014.
- "It Is Snowing Right Now," Fran Woodruff, On The Chancel Steps, 2014.
- Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
- "Community Gardening," Sharon R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
- Our Laser Beam Lives -- Children’s sermon by Anna Shirey from SermonSuite.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Alphabet Cards/Puzzle/Index Cards," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- "You Have Heard It Said," a performance poem by Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2014.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.