Proper 25A/Ordinary 30A/Pentecost +21
October 25, 2020
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Deuteronomy 34:1-12
or Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18
Roman Catholic reading:
Exodus 22:20-26
United Methodist reading:
Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17
or Psalm 1
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 18:2-51
United Methodist reading:
Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Roman
Catholic reading: 1 Thessalonians
1:5-10
Matthew 22:34-46
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 22:34-40
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings 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.
- Lutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
- 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:
- Jesus’ summary of the Torah that we love of God and neighbor is an important part of director Tate Taylor’s film adaptation of the popular novel The Help. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- 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):
- 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, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "The Great Command and the Work of the Christ," D Mark Davis, 2017.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +20). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
- "God's Story, Our Stories," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, UCC, 2017.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2017.
- Evangelectionary, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, October 26, 2014.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 19, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 25 by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 30A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 25, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Rumors, for October 26, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- 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), 2017.
- 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. Karoline Lewis, Rold Jacobson and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2014.
- Living by the Word, J. Scott Turner, The Christian Century, 2017.
- peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
- "Shamed by the Shema," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
- A Provocation, Richard Swanson, provokingthegospel, 2017.
- "The You Are Holy (so act like it) Edition," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2017.
- "The Meaning of Life," Caleb Tabor, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
- Exegesis, Timothy P. Schehr, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 2017.
- "A Plain Account," 2017.
- Sacredise, 2017.
- "Love That Will Not Let Go," SermonStories, 2017.
- "If You Continue in My Word..." Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017. (Reformation)
- "#MeToo," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
- "Change of Leadership," Robert Cornwall, 2017.
- "The Politics of the Communication of the Truth," Alastair Roberts, 2017.
- "Contemporary Art: Made Last Week," 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.
- "Sharing Ourselves," Connections, 2017.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
- Theology of Work, 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
- LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2017.
- "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2017.
- "Crackers & Grape Juice," 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.
- "Original Insecurity and the Power of Love," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2014.
- "Numbering Our Days," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011, The Very Rev. Dr. Jane Shaw. 2008, Dan Clendenin.
- "When One Leader Dies," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
- "Love is the Most Ancient Law,", The Painted Prayerbook, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "A Place for Us," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2014.
- "The God Who Met Moses on Nebo," 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.
- "Everything Counts," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
- 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)
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2014.
- "The Great Commandment," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
- "The Politics of Being Replaced," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology Today, 2014.
- "The Politics of Love," Michael Anthony Howard, The Pacific Pilgrim, 2014.
- "Growing Edge," sermon starter, Rick Morley, 2014.
- "Sonnet of the Star and Ship," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
- "It's Love All the Way," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories From a Priestly Life, 2014.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
- Echoes of Scripture, Brent Anderson, 2014.
- "The Law of Love," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "On Loving God, Loving Neighbor and #OWS,'" Jaime Clark-Soles, ON Scripture, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for October 23, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Heart of the Matter," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "Why Not Choose Love?" Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
- "Living the Gospel of Love," Alyce M. McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
- "American Idols," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- "Becoming more human," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- "Passion and Prayer and Intelligence," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 25. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 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)
- "God Swipes Right," by Rolf Jacobson. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
- Holy, the Rev. David Lewicki, Day 1, 2014.
- "The Benedictine tradition of community," the Rev. Anjel Scarborough, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, October 26, 2014.
- "We All Must Live in Faith," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "Loving God with All Your Mind," the Rev. Dr. Brett Younger, Day 1, 2011.
- "Munching - From the Inside Out," the Rev. Debra Samuelson, Day 1, 2005.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "A Good Death," Nikki Hardeman, Faith Element, 2014.
- Teaching the Text, The Lectionary Lab, 2014.
- Bible Study, Proper 25A, 2014, Johanna Young, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- "God's Story, Our Stories," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2017.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Parenting Virtues," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Children," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (1 Thess 2)
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
- 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 Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +20): 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)
- Life in Liturgy, 2017.
- Sacredise, 2017.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Worship resources for Proper 25 based on Deuteronomy 34:1-12 — 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 — Matthew 22:34-46 by Frank Ramirez from SermonSuite.
- The Worship Closet, Creative Worship Ideas, 2011.
- Ministry Matters, October 26, 2014.
- Mustard Seeds, "Being at Home with God," Proper 25, 2017. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, 2014, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 30, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 19A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, 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.
- Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Lector's Notes, OT 30, 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. BCP USA and RC.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +20, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +20, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- "The Great Commandment," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 25A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
- Prayer for Proper 25, Rev Gal Blog Pals, 2011.
- Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Worship Ways, liturgies, prayer, liturgical ideas, UCC, 2014.
- Evangelectionary, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- Confession RCL, Bill Messner, 2014.
- Prayers for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Michael Anthony Howard, The Pacific Pilgrim, 2014..
- Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
- Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
- Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
- Engage Worship, 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, Ordinary 30, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 30, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 22:34-46, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 30 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "Being at Home with God," Proper 25, 2017. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Heart of the Matter," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- Jesus’ summary of the Torah that we love of God and neighbor is an important part of director Tate Taylor’s film adaptation of the popular novel The Help. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
- "A Good Death," Nikki Hardeman, Faith Element, 2014.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Abraham Journeyed to a New Country, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BUNESSAN 5.5.5.4 D (?Morning Has Broken?), A hymn for the church?s ministry with immigrants.
- "Love," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 25A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Like a Watch in the Night," (Psalm 90), "Blessed Are They" (Psalm 1), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 set to Rest (86 886), Psalm 1 set to Mendelssohn (77 77 77 77 77), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 25A, 2017, 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, Pentecost +20, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +19, 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.
- Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- 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, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, 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, Proper 25. 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, 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," , Union Presbyterian Seminary.
- The Great Commandment -- Children's story and liturgy by Elaine M. Ward based on Matthew 22:34-46 from SermonSuite.
- Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
- 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.
- Faith Formation Journeys, Children Sermon, 2011.
- "O Prosper the Work of Our Hands," Proper 25A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- 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.
