Transfiguration - Last Epiphany A
February 11, 2017
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Rev. Denise D. Pass,
The Presbyterian Church,
Garden City, KS
Image: Stairway at The Cloisters
RMC Morley, a garden path
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 2
or Psalm 99
United Methodist reading:
Psalm 99
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- 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.
- 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:
- Movies 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).
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
- "Attentive to Mystery and Prophecy," SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2014.
- "Transforming Vision," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, March 2, 2014.
- The Lectionary Lab, The Sunday of the Transfiguration, 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, 2017.
- Living a Holy Adventure, Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, 2017.
- "Glorious Mystery," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2017
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Last Epiphany, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
- Evangelectionary, Heather Lear, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Transfiguration, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Helps (Transfiguration Sunday). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
- Process and Faith, John B. Cobb, Jr., 2014.
- Jesus Now, Last Epiphany. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, February 3, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Transfiguration, 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.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 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.Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Special Day Resources:
- Transfiguration of Jesus, Wikipedia.
- Transfiguration and Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
- Tabor: The Mountain of Glory (The Transfiguration of Jesus) - Fransiscan Cyberspot.
- 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.
- "A God of Second Chances," Melissa Browning, ON Scripture, 2017.
- Living by the Word, Elizabeth Palmer, The Christian Century, 2017.
- "On the Mountaintop," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
- "Real Glory versus Public Foolery," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
- Sacredise, 2017.
- "Look, Look! Here is Christ!" Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
- Connections, 2017.
- The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
- "God Unsheltered," Andrew King, 2017.
- Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 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.
- 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, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
- "Do Not Be Afraid," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
- "God Beyond All Relationships and Agendas," Walter Brueggemann, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 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)
- "To Lift from Shadow," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
- "Ineffable Reality," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
- "If Asked, Don't Tell: Secrecy and Jesus," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011 guest essay by Amy Frykholm. 2008. 2005.
- The Preacher's Study, Transfiguration Sunday, D. Jay Koyle, 2014.
- "Transfigurations," David Sellery, 2014.
- "Time to Wake Up?" Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014
- "A Lamp Shining in a Dark Place," Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2014.
- Transfiguration Blues, Liz Crumlish, Journalling, 2014.
- "Seeing the Light?" Thomas Beam, 2014.
- Transfiguration/Last Epiphany, Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
- "Hiroshima and the Transfiguration of Christ," Dana Dillon, Catholic Moral Theology, 2013.
- When Glory, Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2014. Images.
- The Big Question, Ann Howard, The Beatitudes Society, 2014.
- "Overcome with Fear," Rick Morley, 2014.
- "Get Up and Don't Be Afraid," Janet H. Hunt, 2014.
- Lectionary Ruminations, Mark Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
- "I've Been to the Mountaintop," Travis Tamerius, Upper Room Books, 2014.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2014.
- "Eyes Opened," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014. 2011.
- Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2014.
- Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
- "The Transfiguration of Peter," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, Transfiguration, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "Back AWAY from the Drawing Board!" Last Epiphany A, Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
- "Finding Ourselves in the Story," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- Transformative Transfiguration, Reflections on Exodus 24:12-18, John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "Practicing Transfiguration," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2011.
- Valley Girls (and Guys), Jenny Williams, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
- Change upon Change, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011. (Includes thoughts about unrest in Libya.)
- "Soft Nougat, Caramel and a Transformation," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
- "Listen Up, Disciples!" Sharon R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life, 2011.
- "The Gift of Mountains," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Last Epiphany. 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, 2005.
- "Conversion of Light," Michael Battle, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice," The Witness, 2005.
- Environmental & earth-centered reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental Stewardship Commission.
- 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)
- "The Red-Letter Sermon," by Jim Somerville (Transfiguration Sunday). A Sermon for Every Sunday: video sermons from America's best preachers.
- "Who Will Buy?" Sil Galvan, 2017.
- The Bright Cloud of Unknowing, the Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, Day 1, 2014.
- "Moses," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Ministry Matters, March 2, 2014.
- "Uncomfortable, Yet Not Afraid," Paul Daniels II, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Último domingo después de la Epifanía/Domingo de Misión Mundial (A) – 2014, Paul Daniels II, Sermones que Iluminan.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "Don't Just do Something--Sit There!" the Rev. Dr. Timothy Smith, Day 1, 2011.
- "Keeping It Real," The Rev. Dr. Catherine Taylor, Day 1, 2008.
- "Mountain Top Experiences," John Jewell, 2002.
- "God Comes to Us," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2005.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "A God of Second Chances," Melissa Browning, ON Scripture, 2017.
- "Glorious Mystery," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2017.
- "God Beyond All Relationships and Agendas," Walter Brueggemann, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: "Who Do We Trust?"
- The Lectionary Lab, The Sunday of the Transfiguration, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- Bible Study, Last Epiphany, 2014, Charlotte LaForest, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Estudio de la Biblia. Último domingo después de la Epifanía (A) por Charlotte LaForest, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
- "The Disciples See the Brightness of Jesus," Last Epiphany/Transfiguration, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- 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 Epiphany Resources Page includes Transfiguration images.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Transfiguration Sunday): 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, 2017. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Ministry Matters.
- Sacredise, 2017.
- Mustard Seeds, "Finding God," Transfiguration of Jesus A, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Transfiguration, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
- Weekly Worship Helps, Reclaim, 2014. (index of .pdf files at page)
- Worship Resources, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Transfiguration/Last Epiphany, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy for the Transfiguration of our Lord, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Transfiguration A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday, William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Transfiguration, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
- The Billabong, Transfiguration, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Outside the Box, Transfiguration Sunday, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 99, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Transfiguration, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Offertory Prayers, Transfiguration, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
- Service Prayers for Transfiguration, 2014, .rtf file index at site. Worship Ways, UCC. (Español)
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 99, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2014.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
- Evangelectionary, Heather Lear, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- 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, Lent 2 (Transfiguration text). Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 17:1-9, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Transfiguration 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 God," Transfiguration of Jesus A, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Transfiguration, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2011.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- "Stickers," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- "A God of Second Chances," Melissa Browning, ON Scripture, 2017.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "God, The Mountains Tell Your Glory," an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, inspired mountain-related stories of Moses and Jesus (including Transfiguration). Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7 D ("Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken"). Alternate tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH, ("God Is Here!").
- "O Lord, As You Were On Your Way," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, REPTON 8.6.8.8.6.6.
- "Transfigured," Jay C. Treat, The Christian Church in Pennsylvania.
- "In Our Ordinary Lives" and "Go Figure": Sheet music and bulletin versions of original songs for youth and for congregation singing by Leigh Newton.
- "The Mountain," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn.
- "I Believe," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7D "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken"
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Transfiguration, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "The Lord Has Placed a King," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 2 set to Cleansing Fountain (CMD 88 88 D) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Last Epiphany, 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, Transfiguration, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- Shepherd Sounds, Last Epiphany, 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 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.
- Sing for Joy, Last Epiphany A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- 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)
- 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, March 2, 2014, Faith Formation Journeys.
- 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, Transfiguration. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- Transfiguration Maze Puzzle, Transfiguration Word Search, Transfiguration Word Jumble, sermons4kids.com.
- Gospel Puzzles for the Lectionary, Transfiguration Sunday, Mark Ryman, edoxy.com.
- With Children (see also listings "With Children"
at individual scripture pages, linked above):
- Worshiping with Children, Transfiguration, 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," March 2, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Exodus 24:12-18 and Scaredy Boo by Claire Freedman and Russel Julian, 2 Peter 1:16-21 and You Are Special by Max Lucado, Matthew 17:1-9 and What a Bad Dream by Mercer Mayer.
- "Camping Out (Almsgiving)," Fran Woodruff, On The Chancel Steps, 2014.
- Transfiguration Sunday -- Children's sermon by Elaine M. Ward based on Matthew 17:1-9 from SermonSuite.
- Ministry Matters, March 2, 2014.
- "The Disciples See the Brightness of Jesus," Last Epiphany/Transfiguration, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Stickers," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- Faith Formation Journeys children's sermon, Leta Behrens, 2011.
- 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)
- 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.
