Proper 7A/Ordinary 12A/Pentecost +6
June 22, 2008

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

Genesis 21:8-21 or Jeremiah 20:7-13
Roman Catholic reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Genesis 21:8-21

Psalm 86:1-10 or Psalm 69:7-10, (11-15), 16-18
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 69:8-35
United Methodist reading: Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 or Psalm 17

Romans 6:1b-11
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 5:12-15

Matthew 10:24-39
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 10:26-33

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.
  • Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: 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.
  • 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:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Hagar/Ishmael
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Sacrifice
    • Persecution/Martyrdom
    • Perseverance/Determination
• 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 12, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by James Limburg, Mark Throntveit, David Bartlett, Greg Carey.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 7, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 7, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 12A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 7, 2008, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 7, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +6, 2008). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • "Daring Discipleship," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.
  • "The King's Business," Proper 7, 2008, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 6A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Rumors, for June 22, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +6, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +6, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Text Studies, Proper 7, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Lectionary Study, June 22, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
  • "The Courage to Follow Jesus," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
  • Starters for Sunday, 22 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• 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.
  • Genesis 21:8-21 / Jeremiah 20:7-13
  • Psalm 86 / Psalm 69
  • Romans 6:1-11
  • Matthew 10:24-39
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • A Tale of Two Brothers, Blogging toward Sunday, Peter J. Leithart, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
  • 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.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Is This My Family? Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
  • "Out of the Dark," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
  • "How Do We Love Burma? A Natural Disaster Exposes a Government's War against Its Own People," guest essay by Brad Keister, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
  • "For the Birds," Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere.
  • "Family Values," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Uncomfortable Words," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • "Claiming God's Purpose in the Midst of Exile," Vernice Thorn, Jennifer Pope, Arlie Simms, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
  • "Preaching Stories of Family Origins: Readings from the Book of Genesis," lectionary reflections for June, Rev. Dr. Ronald J. Allen, The Living Pulpit, 2008.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 7. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • This Sunday's Readings, 5th Sunday after Trinity, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 12, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
  • "Lost Larry," Larry Patten. And Yet: "Faithful & Foolish Reflections Served Weekly," 2008.
  • "When Stewardship Means Letting Go," Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, ELCA, 2008.
  • "Ishmael: God Hears and Sees," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
  • "On Not Being Scandalized," John L. Kirkley, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • "The Father's Day Distraction," Jacqueline Schmitt, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • "The Fine Print of Commitment," Elizabeth D. Beck. Commentary from The Christian Century, June, 1999. At Religion Online.
  • "Continuing in Sin," Ronald Goetz. Commentary from The Christian Century, June/July, 1990. At Religion Online.
  • "God So Loves This World," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
  • Living the Word by Jim and Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1996.
  • 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)
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 7A (RCL), the Rev. Charles Hoffacker, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
  • "A Bad Case of the I-Can't-Help-It," the Rev. Dr. Patrick Keen, Day 1, 2008.
  • "Opening the Door to Jesus," Proper 7, the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
  • "A New Age of Martyrs," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 6, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Rare mummified dinosaur found in North Dakota," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008.
  • "Tips of Discipleship: Be Not Afraid," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 12, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • 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 +6, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +6, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • LCA Worship Resources, Proper 7, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Pentecost +6, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 6A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Deserts and Wells," Proper 7, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 12, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • "Live Your Faith for You Are in the Hands of God," Ordinary 12. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 12, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Don't Fear," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
  • 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.
  • Prayers of the People, P7/OT12, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, OT 12, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Starters for Sunday, 22 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Offertory Prayers for June, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +6, 2008, the Rev. Joseph W. Daniels, Jr., United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • "A Prayer for Pentecost 6," Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Alternative.)
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 12, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 7A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • 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 10:26-33, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 12 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.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 6, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Deserts and Wells," Proper 7, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Out of the Dark," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL, Pentecost +6, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +6, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "His Eye Is on the Sparrow," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "The Word You Have Whispered," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +6, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • 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.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +6, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
    • Starters for Sunday, 22 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, June 22, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 12, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 7A, 2008, Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Sing for Joy, Pentecost 6A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 7. 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)
  • Gathering, Pentecost +6, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 12, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Children's Time for Ordinary 12, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. (Scroll down.)
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 12, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• 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.