Proper 28B/Ordinary 33B/Pentecost 26
November 18, 2018
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Coventry Cathedral - Archangel Michael and the Devil,
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
1 Samuel 1:4-20
or Daniel 12:1-3
Roman Catholic reading: Daniel 12:1-3
United Methodist reading: 1 Samuel 1:4-20
1 Samuel 2:1-10
or Psalm 16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 16:5-11
United
Methodist reading: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
or Psalm 113
Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25
Roman
Catholic reading: Hebrews
10:11-14, 18
Mark 13:1-8
Roman
Catholic reading: Mark 13:24-32
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible (NCCB/USCC).
- 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:
- Movies Linked 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):
- 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).
- Working Preacher, commentary, podcast, app, etc.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2018.
- Ministry Matters.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2018.
- Starters for Sunday, 18 November, 2018. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler.
- "The Way of Faithfulness," Kathryn Matthews, SAMUEL Sermon Seeds, etc, 2018.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
- "Things that Are Pangs in the Birth," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- Points for Preaching and Teaching, The Lectionary Lab, Proper 28B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Dr. Bruce Sweet, 2015.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 28, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper 28B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for November 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).
- 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.
- "What Large Stones," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2018.
- Living by the Word, Brad Roth, The Christian Century, 2018.
- "Looking in the Wrong Direction...Revisited and Revised," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing wih the Word, 2018.
- Sacredise, Proper 28, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2018.
- "Not One Stone," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
- "Struggling with Faith," Shannan Vance-Ocampo, 2018.
- peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2018.
- A Plain Account, Wesleyan Commentary, 2018.
- "A Soul Poured Out," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2018.
- "Hannah Did You Know?," 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.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2018.
- "Sacred Space Within and Without," Sermon-Stories.com.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
- "Heaven's Head Table,", Connections, 2018.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
- Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
- Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
- Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
- Theology of Work, 2018.
- Church Health Daily Devotions, Butch Odom, 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.
- "Pretenders to the Throne," David Lose,...in the Meantime, 2015.
- "Storied Stones," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
- "God Our Midwife: Birthing Peace from Violence and War," David Henson, edges of faith, 2015.
- "Peace on Justice," Barbara Born, 2015.
- Preview of Readings for Sunday, November 15, 2015, Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2015.
- "Disbelief," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2015.
- "Hannah's Story: When Good Enough is Just Not Enough," Anna Shirey, The Labyrinth Way, 2015.
- "Storied Stones," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
- "Beginning of the Birth Pangs," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
- "'God Has Heard,'" Hannah's Song, Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2015.
- "The Beginning of the Birth Pangs," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
- "All Will Be Thrown Down," Joel Shuman, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
- "The Birth of Hannah" podcast - Casey FitzGerald tells the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel."
- "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2015. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
- "Nothing But Love," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
- "Dive on in..." Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2015. Podcast.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015.
- "Giving Birth...?" Thomas Beam, 2015.
- "The Politics of Hannah's Opened Womb," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2015.
- "Bringing Children into this World," 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.
- "Sacred Space," Sermon-Stories.com, 2015.
- "Yearning," Journey to Penuel, 2015.
- "Beginning of the Birth Pangs," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2015.
- "The Pony under the Pile," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2012.
- "Apocalypse Now," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
- "Renewing faith not just bricks & mortar..." Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2012.
- "Great Events from Small Beginnings," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2012.
- "The Little Apocalypse: Hope or Tribulation," Modern Lectionaries, 2012.
- "Living into the Mystery," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- "Looking in the Wrong Direction," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- "Birth pains," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
- "No Time for Fear or Loathing," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- "Never say 'Never!'" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
- "Hannah and Her Sisters: Mothering Songs," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
- "Who Is the Faithful One?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- "Ten Warning Signs that Religion Has Become Evil," Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- "Grandiose Architecture," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
- "HANNAH, Backwards or Forwards," Larry Patten, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- "Religious But Not Spiritual," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- "The Temple Is Coming Down," Will Willimon, A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
- "Caregiver Sunday?" by Brian Blount. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
- "Covenant," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Ministry Matters8.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2018.
- Proper 28, AKM Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Download is one long PDF file for book of sermons.)
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "The Way of Faithfulness," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
- "The Church in the Company of Nomads," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Apocalyptic Vision" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Mark 13:1-27)
- "Faith and Infertility," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (1 Samuel 1)
- "Revisioning Health," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 16)
- 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
- The Text This Week's Pentecost 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, 2018.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2018. (Terms of Use)
- Liturgy, Stephen Fearing, 2018.
- Sacredise, Proper 28, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2018.
- Ministry Matters.
- Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2018.
- "No Time for Fear or Loathing," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- Mustard Seeds, "God can be trusted / The Challenge of our Times," Proper 28, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, 2018. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 33, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 33, 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.
- Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 33, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, (2nd before Advent, C of E) (BCP TEC), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 16, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- Starters for Sunday, 2018. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas. 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, 2018.
- Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
- Prayers of the People, Blessing/Benediction, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
- "Nothing But Love," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
- Liturgy Link, 2018.
- re: Worship, 2018.
- Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
- Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2018.
- Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2018
- Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 33. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 33, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Mark 13:24-32, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 33 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "God can be trusted / The Challenge of our Times," Proper 28, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Nothing Is Permanent," Faith Element 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.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "My Soul Rejoices in the Lord," a hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette celebrating song of Hannah.Tune: ELLACOMBE 8.6.8.6 D ("I Sing the Mighty Power of God”).
- Psalm Settings:
- “There is a Mighty Question,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on Jesus’ teachings about the end times and was selected to be in the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship’s Singing the New Testament. Tune: ANGEL'S STORY 7.6.7.6 D (“O Jesus, I Have Promised”).
- "Keep Me Safe, O God, I Pray," (Psalm 16), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 28B, 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, 2012.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2018.
- 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 33B, 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, Ordinary 32B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas. 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. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Together to Celebrate, 2018, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 27B, 2015. Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
- Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2018.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "No Time for Fear or Loathing," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- "We Gather Together," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
- "The Legend of 5 Kernels: A Thanksgiving Story," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
- Thanksgiving Table Faith 5 Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
- Ministry Matters.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc,. (Terms of Use)
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 33, 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)
- 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.)
- Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
- 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.