Proper 4A Ordinary 9A

Proper 4A/Ordinary 9A
not used in 2017

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

Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19 or Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28

Psalm 46 or Psalm 31:1-5, 19-24

Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28, (29-31)

Matthew 7:21-29

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.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
- Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
- 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:
  - Noah (Ark, Rainbow, etc)
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Covenant
  - Noah/Flood
Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 9, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 9A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 4, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Rumors, for June 1, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Text Studies, Proper 4, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
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.
Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Sermon Brainwave, June 1, 2008. Lectionary podcast featuring professors discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "We're All Bozos On This Bus" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
- "Just Do It," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Uncomfortable Words," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
- "Justified by Heterosexuality or by Faith?" Bentley de Bardelaben, Holly Toensing, Valerie Bridgeman Davis, Ken Stone, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008. "He Breaks the Bow and Shatters the Spear: Peace Poetry for Memorial Day, 2008," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 4. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- "Under the Surface of Life: Just As I Am," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
- "Seeking an E-Bay Path to Heaven," Timothy Nakayama, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- "The Sign-off to the Moral Nightly News," Mark Harris, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- "Another Way to Build," (2005) and "The Godward Side of Judgement," (2002) Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon, at at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
- 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)
- "A Sprig of Hope," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "Faith for All Seasons," The Rev. James F. Bracher, Day 1, 2005.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "The Freedom of Obedience," 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.
- 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

Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Mustard Seeds, "Finding Firm Footing," Proper 4, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 3A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 9, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 9, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- 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.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Lector's Notes, OT 9, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker, "Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church."
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Alternative)
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 7:21-29, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 9 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, "Finding Firm Footing," Proper 4, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "The Power of Prayer," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - 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.")
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - 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.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 4. 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)
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.