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Baptism of Christ C
January 7, 2007
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
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 1C, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Baptism
of the Lord). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship, 2007. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
January 7, 2007, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Baptism of Christ 2007, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions,
quotations. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Baptism of the Lord, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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"Who
Rekindles Your Light?" Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Baptism of
Christ, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Lectionary Analysis,
The Baptism of Jesus,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Preaching Helps, The Baptism of Our Lord, Currents in Theology and
Mission, 2004. |
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"Baptism of the
Lord,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Text
Studies, Epiphany 1, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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| Lists of recommended
articles are available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"The
Baptism of Jesus: A Vision and a Voice,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation. |
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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. |
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"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) |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007. |
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"Naming
Names," Jack Good, The Christian Century, 2003. |
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"Somebody's Calling My Name," Peter Storey,
The Christian Century,
2000. |
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"A Costly Baptism," Glen V. Wilberg, The Christian Century, 1994. |
| Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
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"Baptism-Shaped Life," the Rev. Dr. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day 1,
2007. |
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"The Gold We Bring to
Honor the King," Epiphany, 2007, Fr. Jim Schmitmeyer,
Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary. |
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"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. |
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Selected Sermon,
Epiphany 1 (RCL), by Katarina K Whitley, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2007. |
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"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. |
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Selected sermon,
The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ, by the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Sermons
That Work, ECUSA, 2004. |
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"What Will the Anointed One Be Like?" Dianne Bergant, CSA,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2004. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Baptism of the Lord Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church,
2007. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"The Boy Buddha Is Back,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2007. |
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"Baptize!"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2007. |
| Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
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| Special Day Resources: Baptism
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"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. |
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"Baptism of Jesus," and
"Baptism," Wikipedia. |
| "Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry,"
Faith and Order Paper No. 111. World Council of Churches,
1982. Theological and practical commentary. |
| Baptism
and Baptismal
Vows in The Catholic Encyclopedia (1916). |
| Baptism Tradition, statement
from Disciples of Christ. |
| By Water and the Spirit:
United Methodist official statement and articles about baptism, 1996. |
| On Baptism: Against the Donatists,
Augustine of Hippo. |
| "Baptism
and Rebaptism," Vernard Eller, The
Christian Century 1965. At House
Church Central. |
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| 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. |
| The Text This Week's Epiphany
Resources Page includes links to artistic images of the Baptism of
Christ. |
| Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
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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. |
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Gathering,
Baptism of Jesus, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007. |
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Liturgies
Online, Baptism of Jesus, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Worship Well
Liturgy Online, Baptism of Christ and Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 1, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church
in Australia. |
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"A People's
Expectation,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Epiphany and the Baptism of Christ: Epiphany Story, Holy Communion
and Affirmation of Baptism, Epiphany and Baptism of Our Lord:
Epiphany story emphasizing the coming of the Light, Holy Communion
with Affirmation of Baptism. Lisa Frenz, Mr Carmel Lutheran Church. |
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Sermons
and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Outside the Box,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection", Baptism of Christ, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist,
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Baptism of the Lord, 2007, Toni Payne, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Epiphany 1, 2007, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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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. |
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| Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Clip Art,
Baptism of Christ, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
Baptism of Christ, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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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. |
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Mustard Seeds,
Baptism of Jesus, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year C index. |
| Commercial Sites:
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| Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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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. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
The Baptism of Jesus,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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| Music and Hymns:
| Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
| The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder,
Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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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. |
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Together
to Celebrate, Baptism of Jesus, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Gathering,
Baptism of Jesus, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Epiphany,
Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007. |
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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. |
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Ideas and
Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald
McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church,
Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html)
formats. |
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| Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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