The Text This Week - Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

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Baptism of Christ C
January
7, 2007

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:

Isaiah 43:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
 

Psalm 29
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 29:1-5
 

Acts 8:14-17
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 10:34-38
 

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

 

Reading and Studying The Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
bulletThe 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.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bulletLutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings.
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
bulletAmerican Baptist Churches Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletBaptism
bulletBaptism of Jesus
bulletJohn the Baptist
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletBaptism
bulletCall
bulletJohn the Baptist Types
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 1C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Baptism of the Lord). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2007.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, January 7, 2007, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Baptism of Christ 2007, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Baptism of the Lord, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet "Who Rekindles Your Light?" Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Baptism of Christ, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Lectionary Analysis, The Baptism of Jesus, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Preaching Helps, The Baptism of Our Lord, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2004.
bullet "Baptism of the Lord," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Epiphany 1, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bulletLists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Isaiah 43:1-7
bullet Psalm 29
bullet Acts 8:14-17
bullet Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "The Baptism of Jesus: A Vision and a Voice," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Epiphany 1, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
bullet "Baptism by the Elements," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Jesus' Healing Waters," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2007.
bullet "Gathering a People," Anne Dunlap, Derek Krehbiel, Sara Rosenau, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign. (LGBT persective)
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
bullet "Naming Names," Jack Good, The Christian Century, 2003.
bullet "Somebody's Calling My Name," Peter Storey, The Christian Century, 2000.
bullet "A Costly Baptism," Glen V. Wilberg, The Christian Century, 1994.
bullet Living the Word by Jim Rice. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1998.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year C. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet "Baptism-Shaped Life," the Rev. Dr. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day 1, 2007.
bullet "The Gold We Bring to Honor the King," Epiphany, 2007, Fr. Jim Schmitmeyer, Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary.
bullet "Setting the Scene," Luke Bouman, the Baptism of Our Lord, 7 January 2007, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet Selected Sermon, Epiphany 1 (RCL), by Katarina K Whitley, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
bullet "The Baptism of Our Lord," 11 January 2004, Walter W. Harms, Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet Selected sermon, The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ, by the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Sermons That Work, ECUSA, 2004.
bullet "What Will the Anointed One Be Like?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Baptism of the Lord Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "The Boy Buddha Is Back," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2007.
bullet "Baptize!" John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2007.
bulletLight on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
bulletSpecial Day Resources: Baptism
bullet "Conversion and Baptism: A cross cultural perspective in the light of the encounter between Judaism and Hellenism," William Loader, Professor on New Testament, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia.
bullet "Baptism of Jesus," and "Baptism," Wikipedia.
bullet"Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry," Faith and Order Paper No. 111. World Council of Churches, 1982. Theological and practical commentary.
bulletBaptism and Baptismal Vows in The Catholic Encyclopedia (1916).
bulletBaptism Tradition, statement from Disciples of Christ.
bulletBy Water and the Spirit: United Methodist official statement and articles about baptism, 1996.
bulletOn Baptism: Against the Donatists, Augustine of Hippo.
bullet"Baptism and Rebaptism," Vernard Eller, The Christian Century 1965. At House Church Central.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bulletA list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages. 
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

On Line Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletThe Text This Week's Epiphany Resources Page includes links to artistic images of the Baptism of Christ.
bulletComplete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
bullet Worship Planning Helps (January 7, 2007 - Baptism of the Lord): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Baptism of Jesus, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007.
bullet Liturgies Online, Baptism of Jesus, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Worship Well Liturgy Online, Baptism of Christ and Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 1, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "A People's Expectation," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
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Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Prayers of the People, Year C - Epiphany 1: Baptism. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Lector's Notes, The Baptism of the Lord, Year C, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", Baptism of Christ, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Baptism of the Lord, 2007, Toni Payne, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Prayer of the Church, Epiphany 1, 2007, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
bullet Offertory Prayers for January, 2007, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.

bulletGraphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Clip Art, Baptism of Christ, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: Baptism of Christ, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet 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.
bullet Mustard Seeds, Baptism of Jesus, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year C index.
bulletCommercial Sites:
bullet "Baptism of Our Lord," Luke 3, The Work of the People, Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
bullet "Get Ready," "Pure to the Last Drop," Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, graphics/films/worship ideas from Lumicon.
bulletBulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet Taking Faith Home, January 7, 2007, Greg Priebbenow, formingfaith.com. A free intergenerational take-home insert for integrating lectionary readings with at-home prayers, family time, table grace, devotions, ritual and suggestions for service.
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, The Baptism of Jesus, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bulletMusic and Hymns:
bulletHymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bulletThe Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts. Direct link to The Baptism of our Lord.
bullet Together to Celebrate, Baptism of Jesus, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Gathering, Baptism of Jesus, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007.
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Baptism of Our Lord, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet "Anna," Anne E. Curtis, dramatix.
bullet "Peter's Confession," Fred Lane, dramatix.
bullet "A Voice in the Desert," from A Certain Jesus by Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications.
bullet "Slam Dunk," Nina Wallestad, Dramatic License. Conditions of Use.