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Proper 24A/Ordinary 29A/Pentecost +23
October 19, 2008

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

Exodus 33:12-23 or Isaiah 45:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Exodus 33:12-23

Psalm 99 or Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13)
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 96:1-10
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 99

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Matthew 22:15-22
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 22:15-21

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bulletRoman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
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.
bullet Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use 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 Jesus and Money
bulletMovies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Judgment
bullet Generosity
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), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by James K. Mead, Karla Suomala, Richard Ascough, Jeannine K. Brown.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 29, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 24 by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 24, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Pentecost +23, 2008). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet "Fair Taxes," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
bullet "Living Messages," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org.
bullet Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 29A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 24, 2008, Paul S. Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet "Parousia: The Coming of the Lord, Part 1," Proper 24, 2008, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +23, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet SAMUEL, Pentecost +23, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 24, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Lectionary Study, October 19, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
bullet Text Studies, Proper 24, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 23A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Rumors, for October 19, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 19 October, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Exodus 33:12-23 / Isaiah 45:1-7
bullet Psalm 99 / Psalm 96
bullet 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
bullet Matthew 22:15-22
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet Blogging toward Sunday, "Render unto God," Brent Laytham and Michele Clifton-Soderstrom, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
bullet Sermon Brainwave. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matthew Skinner discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
bullet Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Whose Money Is It Anyway? - RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
bullet "Taxing Questions," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
bullet "Allies or Enemies?" Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
bullet "Credo and the Credit Crisis," guest essay by Adam Hamilton, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
bullet "God's Awesome Holiness," Sarah Carpenter-Vascik, Deborah Appler, Greg Carey, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
bullet "Looking at Leadership and the Law," Rev. Paul Bryant-Smith, lectionary reflections for October, The Living Pulpit, 2008.
bullet "Whose Image?" Laurel A. Dykstra, "Jerusalem, Jerusalem," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
bullet "No Small Change," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2008.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 24. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +22, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008.
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 29, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
bullet "Prayers of Faith," Anthony B. Robinson, The Christian Century, 1993.
bullet "Show Me The Money: Unconditional Allegiance to the Unconditioned God," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
bullet Living the Word by Jim and Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1996.
bullet "The Agitating Word," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet "What Makes a True Patriot?" The Rev. Nora Tubbs Tisdale, Day 1, 2008.
bullet Selected Sermon, Proper 24A (RCL), the Rev. Dr. J. Barry Vaughn, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
bullet "The Coin that God Wants," Selected Sermon, Proper 24, the Very Rev. Charles Hoffacker in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
bullet "What Is an Image?" Selected Sermon, Proper 24, the Rev. Debbie Royals in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
bullet "Tax Time in Autumn," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 23, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet "Beyond Candy Cane Lane," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Consumerism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 96)
bullet "Economic Crisis Short-Circuits Tax Cuts," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008.
bullet "Challenges of Discipleship: Citizenship," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Late Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 29, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Bible Study - Ordinary Time 29 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
bullet Light 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 Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +23, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +23, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Bread for the World Sunday resources.
bullet Worship Resources, Pentecost +23, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "On Being the Message," Proper 24, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 23A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
bullet LCA Worship Resources, Proper 24, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
bullet "Fair Taxes," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 29, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
bullet Laity Sunday Worship and Music Resources, A Great Thanksgiving for Laity Sunday, A Prayer of Confession for Laity Sunday, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 29, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, 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.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Prayers of the People, P24/OT29, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
bullet Lector's Notes, OT 29, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet O God of the Children-at-Risk, Prayer for Children's Sabbath, Worship Ways, UCC, 2008.
bullet Offertory Prayers for October, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet A Prayer for Pentecost 23, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
bullet Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 24A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 19 October, 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. (BCP USA) (CofE.)
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, A Prayer of Confession for Laity Sunday, 2008, the Rev. Cheryl L. Walker, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 29, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bulletClip Art, Ordinary 29, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: Matthew 22:15-21, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 29 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 CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 23, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
bullet "Taxing Questions," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "On Being the Message," Proper 24, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet SAMUEL, Pentecost +23, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +23, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet "Facing Choices," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet "A Wealth of Words," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +23, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD.
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 Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +23, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Together to Celebrate, October 19, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 19 October, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 29, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 24A, 2008, Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 24. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Gathering, Pentecost +23, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 29, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 29, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Late Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
bullet "Trick Questions," "Whose Image," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
bullet "Kids Pay Taxes, Too!" Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Mustard Seeds, Proper 24, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.