Epiphany 3B
January 25, 2009

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jonah 3:1-5, 10

Psalm 62:5-12
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 25:4-9
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 62:6-14

1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Mark 1:14-20

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • NRSV Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 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.
  • Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
  • 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.
  • PCUSA - Daily/Weekly Lectionary Readings.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Calling the Disciples
    • Jonah
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • alternate reality/illusion-reality dialectic
    • call
    • conversion
    • repentance
• 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.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Beth Tanner, Arland J. Hultgren, Stephen Hultgren, Wendell Frerichs.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 3, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Epiphany 3, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • "Follow Me," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2009.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 3, 2009, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Jesus Now, Epiphany 3B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Epiphany 3B, Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
  • Lectionary Analysis, Third Sunday after Epiphany, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon - Lectionary Resources.
  • "Call to Covenant II: Rapture or Responsibility?" Epiphany 3B, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 3B, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Rumors, for January 25, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Lectionary Study, Epiphany 3B, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
  • SAMUEL, Epiphany 3, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Preaching Helps, First Sunday of Advent through Transfiguration of Our Lord, Year B, Robert H. Smith, John Rollefson, Richard Rollefson, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2002.
  • Text Studies, Epiphany 3-B, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • "The Call," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Starters for Sunday, 25 January, 2009. 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.
  • Jonah 3:1-10
  • Psalm 62
  • 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
  • Mark 1:14-20
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • "The Greatest of these Is Being Right," Blogging toward Sunday, Tom Steagald, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
  • Sermon Brainwave. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Rolf Jacobson, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "Change Is Coming" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2009.
  • "'The Time Has Come' Martin Luther King Day, 2009," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
  • "Hooked," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009.
  • "The Power and Possibility of Change," Donna M. Prince, Ann Holmes Redding, Judith Hoch Wray, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • "When to Start" and "Changing God's Mind?" Barbara Crafton, The Geranium Farm, The Almost Daily eMo, 2009.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • "Organize," Epiphany 3B, Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere, 2009.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • "Fishin' for Folks," Sharron R. Lucas, lectionary-based stewardship reflection, Stewardship of Life Institute, ELCA, 2009.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 3B, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Help Wanted," Michaela Bruzzese, "Claiming Our Inheritance," 2009.
    • "Escapes," Robert Roth, "Making a Moment," 2006.
    • "Follow Me," Lauren F. Winner, "Divine Manifestations," 2003.
    • "Go Fishing," Peter B. Price, "Breaking with the Old, Making the New," 1997.
  • Articles from The Christian Century:
    • "Mutant Ministry," Paul Keim, 2003.
    • "Thy Will Be Done," Mary W. Anderson, 2000.
    • "Love's Double Victory," Susan B.W. Johnson, 1997.
  • "Superficial Choices or Deep Freedom," Gawain DeLeeuw, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • "Give Jonah a Break," (Jonah 3 & Mark 1:14-20) Rev. Todd Weir, bloomingcactus.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year B. 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):
  • "Living As If..." Epiphany 3B, Revd Dr. Lance Stone, Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Cambridge, 2009.
  • Ordinary 3B, Fr. Del Staigers, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2009.
  • Selected Sermon, Epiphany 3B (RCL), Katerina K. Whitley, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2009.
  • "Prodigious Love," the Rev. James Nutter, Day 1, 2006.
  • "The Fish Story that Tops All!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
  • "A Life Unfolds," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Epiphany 3, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "An Attitude of Discipleship: Responsive," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Epiphany, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 3, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Bible Study - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
  • 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.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany 3, 2009): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Epiphany 3, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  • Worship Resources, Epiphany 3, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God Gives Second Chances," Epiphany 3B, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 3B, 2009. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 3 - Epiphany 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Epiphany 3B, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgies Online, Epiphany 3, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "A Fresh Angle," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, 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, Year B - Epiphany 3. 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, Ordinary 3, 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.
  • Starters for Sunday, 25 January, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Offertory Prayers for January, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 3, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Worship Resources, Epiphany 3B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • A Prayer for Epiphany 3B, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Epiphany 3B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of Enclosure.
  • Prayer for Epiphany 3B, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • 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: Mark 1:14-20, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 3 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.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary B3, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Epiphany 3B, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God Gives Second Chances," Epiphany 3B, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Bulletin Cover Art: Jonah and Jesus Calling Disciples, PowerPoint Slides: Jonah, PowerPoint Slides: Fish and Nets, PowerPoint Slides: Jesus Calls Disciples, Will Humes, Word & Table.
  • Commercial Site: "The Calling," video for Epiphany 3B/Mark 1:14-20, The Work of the People.
  • "Hooked," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL, Epiphany 3, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Third Sunday after Epiphany, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon - Lectionary Resources.
  • "No Questions Asked," reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Hymn for Epiphany 3B, 7.6.7.6.D, CRUGER, Alan Hinton, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
    • "Refuge," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 3B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Lectionary Hymns, Epiphany 3B, 2009, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 3B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Starters for Sunday, 25 January, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 3, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
    • Together to Celebrate, January 25, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 3B 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 3B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Epiphany 3, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 3, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Follow the Leader," "God Calling," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 3, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Epiphany, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
  • Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
  • Gathering, Epiphany 3, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
• 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.