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Exodus 20:1-17
Roman Catholic reading: Exodus 20:1-17 or Exodus 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17

Psalm 19
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 19:8-11

1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

John 2:13-22
Roman Catholic reading: John 2:13-25

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.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Leccionario Dominical La Iglesia Episcopal Ministerio Latino Hispano, Año B.
  • 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:
    • Temple Cleansing Incident
    • Moses (and the Tablets of the Law)
  • In Jesus of Montreal the actor portraying Jesus loses his temper in a temple of commerce and drives out those bullying the vulnerable. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables, 2015.
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Temple Cleansing Incident
    • Moses/Exodus
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Textweek Blog and 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 commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2015.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Lent 3 (Español) - First Scrutiny (Español), 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • "Liberating the Temple," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2018.
  • "Contemplate God's Glory," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2018.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015, The Lectionary Lab, Lent 3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, March 8, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • Disclosing New Worlds, commentary and reflections, Lawrence Moore, 2015.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • "The Significance of Signifying Signs," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Lent 3, 2012, Paul S Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Lent 3B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for March 15, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
• 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).
  • Exodus 20:1-17
  • Psalm 19
  • 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
  • John 2:13-22
• 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. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2018.
  • "Mad Jesus," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2018.
  • "A Thin Place Every Place," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2018.
  • "The Temple of His Body," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
  • "A Church Reforming...Into What?," Amy Allen, Political Theology, 2018.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • "Body Zeal," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2018.
  • "What We Know in the Bones," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2018.
  • Provoking the Gospel, Richard Swanson, 2018.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2018.
  • Jesus Isn't Just Reforming temple practices, Living by the Word, Mihee Kim-Kort, 2018.
  • The Preacher's Study, John W.B.Hill, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2018.
  • "Foolish," Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • "Every Sunday" 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.
  • "An Eruption," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2018.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Lectionary Resource, 2018.
  • Exegesis, Betty Jane Lillie, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 2018.
  • Deja Vu Faith, Next Sunday Resources, 2018.
  • "Freedom amid Divine Expectations," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2018.
  • "The 'Anger' of Jesus: Cleansing the Temple," Janet H. Hunt, 2018.
  • "Being Driven Out," Sean Ekberg, 2018.
  • "The Affect of Jesus," Andrew Prior, 2018.
  • MLK50 Civil Rights Social Justice Lenten Lectionary, National Civil Rights Museum, 2018.
  • Lectionary Ruminations 2.5, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2018
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2018. Saturday Night Preachers Party.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
  • Theology of Work, 2018.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2018. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2018.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2018.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2018.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2018
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2018.
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2018.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2018.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2018
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2018.
  • 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, 2018.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2018.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2018.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2018
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2018.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2018.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2018.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2018
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2018.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2018.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2018.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2018.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2018.
  • "Igniting Centrifugal Force," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "The Sarifice of Covenant Relationship," Kimberly D. Russaw, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Habitat for Humanity and the Theology of the Hammer.
  • "An Embodied Lent," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Turning the Tables," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2015.
  • "Feeling Nervous about Meeting Jesus," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2012. 2009. 2006.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Robert Saler, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • "Jesus and the International Currency Exchange Traders in the Temple," Stan Duncan, 2015.
  • "Words," Anna Macdonald Dobbs, The Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • "Spring Cleaning with Jesus," David Sellery, Episcopal Cafe, 2015.
  • "A Banal Overturning of Tables," Andrew Prior, First Impressions, 2015.
  • "Let's Not Talk about That (Adultery!)" John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2015.
  • "Back Together...Sort of," Abigail Pelham, Question the Text, 2015.
  • "Be Repentant!" Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "The Inner Temple," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Story Divine, "Jesus has feelings, too," story-telling podcast, 2015.
  • "Distilling the Gospel - Money Changers in John," The Moonshine Jesus Show podcast, 2015.
  • "All Consuming Jesus," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Visions from the Catacombs, with podcast, March 1, 2015.
  • "The Politics of Liberation," Rev. John Allen, Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "Not in Front of the Children!" 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.
  • "Standing with Fools," Journey to Penuel, 2015.
  • "Fresh Eyes: Jesus Cleansing the Temple," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2015.
  • "The World's Economy and God's," Scott Barton, poetry, 2015.
  • Sermon Stories, 2015.
  • "Beyond the God Box," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Sacrificing Freedom," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2012.
  • "Marketplace or Holy Space?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2012.
  • "Cleansing the Cardiac Temple," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
  • "Anger in Church," Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Lent 3, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • "Where God Dwells," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "Speaking of the Body," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Lent 3, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • "Embracing God's Foolishness," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "The Inner Temple," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Barriers and Broken Hearts," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "The Heavens Are Telling," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • "It's about Freedom," John C. Holtert, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Spring Cleaning," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • 10 Minute Worship Blog, Lent 3, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2012.
  • "Occupy Temple," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • The Politics of John 2:13-25, Aaron Howard, Political Theology, 2012.
  • "Cleanin' out my Closet," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • "#Occupy Church: Jesus Threw out the Moneylenders for a Reason," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for March 11, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "No Homemade Idols in My Backyard," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • Lectionary Introductions (background / context) and discussion, March 15, 2009. Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 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.
  • "Asleep at the Wheel," Jessie Larkins, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • "Cords of Love," Charlene E. Fairchild, Collects, Comments and Conversation.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Dancing the Decalogue," Thomas G. Long, 2006.
    • "Life-Giving Law," Fred Craddock, 2003.
    • "God Spoke These Words," David F. Wells, 2000.
    • "Journey to the Cross," Stanley S. Harakas, 1997.
    • "Looking Like Fools," William Willimon, 1982.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Creation and Destruction," Martin Smith, "The Foolishness and Weakness of God," 2012.
    • "Cleaning House," Michaela Bruzzese, "Alone with God," 2009.
    • "Feared by Authorities," Robert Roth, "Covenant Living," 2006.
    • "God's True Love," Lauren F. Winner, "Journeying toward Resurrection," 2003.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):\"Foolish Wisdom," the Rev. Canon Brian Cole, Day 1, 2012.
  • "Strategies for Staying Emancipated," Walter Brueggemann, Day1, 2018.
  • "When Jesus Found His 'Why'," by Carla Pratt Keyes.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "The Ten Commandments," by Rolf Jacobson.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "The love that binds the universe," Rev. Canon Frank S. Logue, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • 3 Cuaresma (B) – 2015 por el Rvdo. Ramon A. Betances, Sermones que Iluminan, 2015.
  • "Foolishness," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, March 8, 2015.
    
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Contemplate God's Glory," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015, The Lectionary Lab, Lent 3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • "Cleansing the Temple," Nikki Hardeman, FaithElement, 2015.
  • "Beautiful Law," Weekly Seeds, Bible Study, UCC, 2015.
  • Bible Study, Lent 3B, 2015, Christiane Havens., Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 3 Cuaresma, por Christine Havens, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • "God's Commands," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Lent 3, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Sabbath as Delight in Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Exodus 20)
  • "Two Languages," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Psalm 19)
  • "Prophetic Mysticism," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (1 Corinthians 1)
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. (Scroll down past chart of CEV 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

• Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Lenten Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2018. (Terms of Use)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2018.>
  • Mustard Seeds, "Turning the World Upside Down," Lent 3B, 2018. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 3B, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Lent 3B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "All Consuming Jesus," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • The Worship Closet, Lent 3, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Worship Resources, 2018, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Ministry Matters, March 8, 2015.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 3B, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• 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.
  • A Prayer for Ash Wednesday (and for use in Lent) by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Outside the Box, Lent 3, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker. Other resources for Lent.
  • Lector's Notes, Lent 3, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Prayer for Third Sunday of Lent, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Prayers of the People for Lent, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 22:23-31, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2018.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand: NZBP , BCP TEC; Common Worship CofE.
  • Call to Worship, March 11, 2012, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Sunday Prayer, Terri, RevGalBlogPals, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2018.
  • Liturgy Link, Lent 3B, 2015.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
  • "The Inner Temple," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Stories and Seasons, Jessica Gazzola, 2015.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Lent 3B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Lent 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 Images: John 2:13-25, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Turning the World Upside Down," Lent 3B, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Slides for lectionary readings, Lent 3, Common English Bible, 2012.
  • "God's Commands," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • In Jesus of Montreal the actor portraying Jesus loses his temper in a temple of commerce and drives out those bullying the vulnerable. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables, 2015.
  • Bullet Points Educational Item, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Turning the World Upside Down," Lent 3B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Aric, "Whipping Wall Street," video 2015.
  • "Cleansing the Temple," Nikki Hardeman, FaithElement, 2015.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "When Christ Went to the Temple," Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: LLANGLOFFAN 7.6.7.6 D ("Lead On, O King Eternal"; "Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers") or ANGEL'S STORY ("O Jesus, I Have Promised"), a new hymn based on Jesus' prophetic protest in the temple.
    • "Let Us See You Ever Clearer," Katherine Willis Pershey, CWM RHONDDA.
    • Some Say It's Nothing, Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA 11.11.11.11 ("God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us"), a new hymn based on Christ the power and wisdom of God in 1 Corinthians 1:18-25.
    • "I Have Brought You Out of Egypt," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's hymn celebrating the Ten Commandments, Tune: NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D ("Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing") and BEACH SPRING ("God Whose Giving Knows No Ending"). New hymn available with music from The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011.
    • “Long Ago, God Reached In Love,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrating the covenants in the Bible.  Tune: JESUS LOVES ME 7.7.7.7 (“Jesus Loves Me”).
    • "Star Song," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 3B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 3B, 2018, 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, 2015.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Lent 3B. 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.")
    • Lectionary Hymns, Lent 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.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Lent 3B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lent 3, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Lent 3B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015. 2012.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," , Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • "Foolish," Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Dollar Store Childrens Sermon, John Stevens, 2018.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • Bullet Points Educational Item, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "God Has Been Watching," Mother Anne Emry, Sacred Story, 2012. Includes activities, children's church plans.
  • "All Consuming Jesus," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "Rules to Live By," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • "John 2:13-25," Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • "What We Are Called to Be," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, Lent 3B, 2012.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2018. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Turning the World Upside Down," Lent 3B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 3, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Household Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom 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.