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Lent 4B
March 11, 2018
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Numbers 21:4-9
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Chronicles 36:14-17, 19-23

Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 137:1-6

Ephesians 2:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Ephesians 2:4-10

John 3:14-21

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:
    • Nicodemus
    • Moses and the Brazen Serpent
    • Crucifixion
    • Feeding the Multitudes
    • Eating/Meals/Eucharist
    • Fish/Fishing
    • Manna
  • In Franco Zefirelli’s beautiful film Brother Son, Sister Moon we see an example of what Jesus means by “born again” when Francis, the son of cloth merchant Peter Bernardone, receives a transcendent call from Christ at a ruined church and turns his back on his wealthy family, becoming Francis of Assisi. Ed McNulty,Visual Parables, 2015.
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Faith
    • Seeing/Not Seeing
    • Moses Images
    • Eucharist/Feeding
    • Healing
    • Grace
    • Rebirth/New Life
• Special Day Resources: Mothering Sunday
  • Mothering Sunday, Wikipedia.
  • Simnel Cakes, recipes and background, Special Days Resources, Richard J. Fairchild. (From James Ashcraft: Thought you might wish to know that the first recipe is missing part of the recipe. After "pour in 1/2 batter",  the next instruction should be, I believe, to roll out the almond paste between two sheets of waxed paper, and then to cut and place a sheet of the almond paste over the batter in the pan, add the other 1/2 batter to the pan and then "Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour.")
• 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.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Lent 4 (Español) - Second Scrutiny (Español), 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2018.
  • "Facing Evil, Coming to Light," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015.
  • "No Matter What," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
  • Evangelectionary for March 15, 2015, Charlene J. Smith, 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.
  • Disclosing New Worlds, commentary and reflections, Lawrence Moore, 2015.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, John Cobb, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015, The Lectionary Lab, Lent 4, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • 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 Light that Exposes and Reveals," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Lent 4, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Lent 4B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for March 22, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Text Studies, D. Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • 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)
  • Numbers 21:4-9
  • Psalm 107
  • Ephesians 2:1-10
  • John 3:14-21
• 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.
  • "After Effects," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2018.
  • "Strange Remedies," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2018.
  • "The Slow Work," Joslyn Ogden Schaefer, Modern Metanoia, 2018.
  • A Plain Account, Weslyan Lectionary Commentary, 2018.
  • "This Powerful Grace," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2018.
  • "In a Nutshell," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
  • "The Dark Night," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2018.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • "I hate myself most of all," Andrew Prior, 2018.
  • The Preacher's Study, John W.B. Hill, 2018.
  • MLK50 Civil Rights Social Justice Lenten Lectionary, National Civil Rights Museum, 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.
  • "God's Offensive Love," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "John 3:16 -- What Else Is There To Say?" Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Immigration: Journey to a New Life," Lisa Nichols Hickman, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Border Crisis: How the Faith Communities of Laredo Stepped Up to Help Immigrants.
  • "Speaking to the Soul: A Game of Inches," David Sellery, Episcopal Cafe, 2015.
  • "Of Snakes and Sin," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2015.
  • "Snakes on a Plain," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2015.
  • "When Less Is More," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2012. 2009. 2006.
  • "Of Snakes and Things," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2015.
  • "Mundi Medicina," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • "Lifted Up" 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.
  • "Snakes on a plain," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2015.
  • "The Politics of Reckoning," D Mark Davis, Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "Living in the Light," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Light, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015. 2012.
  • Recognizing Grace, Lent 4B, Sermon-Stories.com, 2015.
  • "Light, Faith and Eternal Life," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • "Trading Snake Stories," Journey to Penuel, 2015.
  • "Literally, Jesus?" Story Divine, 2015. Video: Kids tell John 3.
  • "Loving the World," Kyle Childress, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • "Lift High the Cross!" Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Robert Saler, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • "Weighty Matters," Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "Light and Darkness," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015. 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2015.
  • The Serpent Dies, Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2015.
  • Lifted Up, Scott Barton poetry, 2015.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2015.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2015.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2015.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2015.
  • 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, 2015.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2015.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2015.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2015.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2015.
  • The Hardest Question, 2015.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2015.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2015
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2015.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2015.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2015.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2015.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2015.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • "Bouncers and the 'In-Crowd,'" Rev. Margaret Aymer, ON Scripture, 2012.
  • "Love or Justice?" David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "Choosing Light," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2012.
  • "Mundi Medicina," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Lifted High," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "The Politics of John 3:14-21," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology, 2012.
  • "Naked Intent," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Sacred Wound, Lifted Up," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • "Fear on a Stick," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "And saved them from distress," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "'Are You Saved?' Is the Wrong Question," Caspar Green, Scarlet Letter Bible, 2012.
  • "The Axe of Forgiveness - The Love of God," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • "Stop Right There," Martha Spong, Reflectionary, 2012.
  • "Saved by Art," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Bryan Jackson, 2012.
  • 10 Minute Worship Blog, Lent 4, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2012.
  • "John 3:16 - The Rest of the Story," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Fiery Snakes and Copper Vipers," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Serpent in the Tree," Tim Good, The #Naked Alien Ministry, 2012.
  • "Walking in the Light," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for March 18, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "Snakes in the Desert," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Lent 4, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • "Wounds, Seen and Unseen," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • "For God So Loved the World," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.

• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Can I Get a Simple Answer?" by Will Willimon.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Look Up!" by Grace Imathiu.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • The Appropriate Response, The Rev. Dr. J. Bennett Guess, 2015.
  • "God so loves the world," Rev. Dr. J. Barrington Bates, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • 4 Cuaresma (B) – 2015 por el Rvdo. Ramon A. Betances, Sermones que Iluminan, 2015.
  • "Grace," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "Like It Or Not," the Rev. Dr. David Lose, Luther Seminary, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, March 15, 2015.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
  • "What's in Your Future?" the Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Live by Light," Nikki Hardeman, FaithElement, 2015.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015, The Lectionary Lab, Lent 4, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • "Immigration: Journey to a New Life," Lisa Nichols Hickman, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Border Crisis: How the Faith Communities of Laredo Stepped Up to Help Immigrants.
  • "No Matter What," Weekly Seeds, Bible Study, UCC, 2015.
  • Bible Study, Lent 4B, 2015 Michael Toy, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 4 Cuaresma, por Michael Toy, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • 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, 2015. (Terms of Use)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
  • The Worship Closet, Lent 4, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Lent 4B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Unconditional Love," Lent 5B, 2018. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, March 15, 2015, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • "Living in the Light," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Light, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters, March 15, 2015.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 4B, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 5B, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 4, 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 4, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker. Other resources for Lent.
  • Lector's Notes, Lent 4, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Prayer for the Fourth 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.
  • Call to Worship, March 18, 2012, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand: NZBP , BCP TEC.
  • Sunday Prayer, Lent 4B, Belove, Terri, RevGalBlogPals, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Joanna Harader, Spacious Faith, 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 107:1-3, 17-22, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2018.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
  • "Mundi Medicina," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Evangelectionary for March 15, 2015, Charlene J. Smith, 2015.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Lent 4B. 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.
  • Clip Art Images: John 3:14-21, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Lent 4 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.
  • 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.
  • Slides for lectionary readings, Lent 4, Common English Bible, 2012.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Unconditional Love," Lent 5B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "God's Healing," 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.
  • Nature Almanac/World Map/Globe, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • In Franco Zefirelli’s beautiful film Brother Son, Sister Moon we see an example of what Jesus means by “born again” when Francis, the son of cloth merchant Peter Bernardone, receives a transcendent call from Christ at a ruined church and turns his back on his wealthy family, becoming Francis of Assisi. Ed McNulty,Visual Parables, 2015.
  • "Literally, Jesus?" Story Divine, 2015. Video: Kids tell John 3.
  • "Live by Light," Nikki Hardeman, FaithElement, 2015.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • By Grace We Have Been Saved Through Faith, Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: ST. ANNE 8.6.8.6 ("Our God, Our Help in Ages Past"), a new hymn that celebrates being saved from sin for life based on Ephesians 2:1-10.
    • "God's People Were Impatient," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's hymn remembering Moses lifting up the bronze serpent for healing and Jesus suffering on the cross for our sins, Tune: ANGEL'S STORY 7.6.7.6 D ("O Jesus, I Have Promised"). New hymn available with music from The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011.
    • "Giver of Gifts," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 4B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 4B, 2015, 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.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Lent 4B. 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 4B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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 4B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lent 4, 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, March 15, 2015, 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 4B, 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.
  • Dollar Store Childrens Sermon, John Stevens, 2018.
  • Nature Almanac/World Map/Globe, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "Living in the Light," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Light, 2015.
  • "The Address of God's Love," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "Nicodemus at Night," Mother Anne Emry, Sacred Story, 2012. Includes activities, children's church plans.
  • "The Bible in One Sentence," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • "John 3:14-21," Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
  • Ministry Matters, Lent 4B, 2012.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 4, 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 Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • 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.