Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43
United Methodist reading: Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Roman Catholic reading: Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23

I Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43
Roman Catholic reading: I Corinthians 15:19-26 or 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
United Methodist reading: I Corinthians 15:19-26

John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12
Roman Catholic reading: John 20:1-9

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: Early BCP - Primary BCP - Primary RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • 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.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Resurrection
    • Mary Magdalene
    • Mary Magdalene - Noli Me Tangere
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Resurrection
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Mary Magdalene
    • Seeing/Not Seeing
    • Conversion
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • 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).
  • WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2022.
  • Preaching with the Sciences, homily outlines, outside resources, Catholic Theological Union, 2022.
  • 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, 2019.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
  • Process and Faith, Bruce Epperly, 2019.
  • Easter Day, Sermon Seeds, Kathryn M Matthews, UCC, 2019.
  • Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2019.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2019.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2019.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Easter Sunday, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • "Chance the gardener and Jesus the non-gardener," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Rumors, for April 4, 2010, 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.)
  • Parallels at the Empty Tomb, Peter L. Haynes, Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren, Glen Arm, Maryland.
• 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).
  • Acts 10:34-43 / Isaiah 65:17-25
  • Psalm 118
  • 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 / Acts 10:34-43
  • John 20:1-18 / Luke 24:1-12
• 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. 2013.
  • "I Have Seen the Lord," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2019.
  • Living by the Word, April Yamasaki, The Christian Century, 2019.
  • "Preaching on Easter Sunday isn't about convincing people," Jim Friedrich, The Christian Century, 2019.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2019.
  • "Needing the Easter Promise Now!" Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2019.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Commentary, 2019.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2019.
  • "Choosing Resurrection," Sermon-Stories.com, 2019.
  • Provoking the Gospel, Richard Swanson, 2019.
  • "Easter and the New Creation," Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Bob Cornwall, 2019.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • "Memory and the Risen," Christy Randazzo, Political Theology, 2019.
  • "Leaving the Tomb Behind," Connections - Next Sunday Resources, 2019.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2019.
  • Your Cliche of the Week, 2019.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2019.
  • "Imperceivable," Lynn Miller, 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.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2019.
  • Theology of Work, 2019.
  • Stewardship of Life, 2019.
  • Church Health Daily Devotions, Butch Odom, 2019.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2019. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2019.
  • At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2019.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2019.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2019.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2019
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2019.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2019.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2019
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2019.
  • 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, 2019.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2019.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2019.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2019
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2019.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2019.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2019
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2019.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2019.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2019.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2019.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2019.
  • "Called by Name," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2016.
  • "True Resurrection," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • "The Unlikely Evangelist," Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • "An Idle Tale," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016
  • Life and Death, Death and life, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2016.
  • "Thin Places: Finding Words for the Mystetry of Easter," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • "An Idle Tale and Unlikely Evangelists," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016
  • "Show and Tell," Eric Smith, LECTiO, 2016.
  • "What Really Counts: Reflectionos on Easter Sunday and the Resurrection," John C. Holbert, 2016.
  • "One Word," Lynn Miller, 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, 2016.
  • #Resurrection, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
  • "The Politics of Proclamation," Jan Schnell Rippentrop, Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • "It's Easter Again," Marcus Borg, 2014.
  • "Ripples of the Resurrection," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2016.
  • "The Evil Underpinning Easter," Peter Woods, The Listening Hermit, 2016.
  • "If It's Not Hard to Believe, You're Probably Not Paying Attention!" David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2013.
  • "'Deeper Magic Before the Dawn of Time,'" Easter Day, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010 guest essay by Kathryn Greene-McCreight. 2007 essay by Dan Clendenin.
  • "Rejoice! Our Work Has Just Begun!" Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "Entering the Age of Resurrection," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • "Resurrection: The Ultimate Spoiler Alert," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "Living Jesus," Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "Go And Tell Everyone!" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "Never Again Just Covering Up the Marks of Death..." the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • Lectionary Reflections, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • "Here, There and Everywhere, Jesus is Risen," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Why I Need the Resurrection, Kara Root, Carl Gregg, Monica Coleman, Doug Paggitt, Amy Julia Becker, Shane Mullin, Alyce McKenzie, Bruce Epperly, Jim Ward, Patheos, 2010.
  • Who's Afraid of an Empty Tomb? David Lose, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
  • Preaching the Easter Texts: Matt Skinner offers a few suggestions on how to work the gospel text for Easter Sunday, video at WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
  • "Grounded Hope," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "The Spiritual Practice of Remembering," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "On Being God's New Creation," John Thompson, Day 1, 2019.
  • "This Emperor Has Clothes!" by Scott Spencer (Easter Sunday, 2019).  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.  Manuscript available!
  • "Finish the Story," by Amy Butler (Easter Sunday, 2016).  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Recognizing," Frederick Buechner.
  • "Divine Comedy," Nancy Taylor, Day 1, 2016.
  • "Recognizing," Frederick Buechner.
  • "While It Was Still Dark," Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
  • "Resurrection Biscuits," the Rev. Susan Sparks, Day 1, 2010.
  • Easter Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "Is There Any Hope?" the Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Resurrection Joy," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • "The Eighth Day," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Luke 24)
  • "Entertaining Angels," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Acts 10)
  • 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

• Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
• Lent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J. Fairchild's A Holy Easter.
• Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Thom M. Shuman, 2022.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2019.
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2019.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Dawn Service and Later Celebrations," Easter, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. (Terms of Use)
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 2019, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Resources, Easter Sunday, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2019.
  • "Here, There and Everywhere, Jesus is Risen," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Commentary (not RCL), Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2010.
  • Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR:
    • Easter Morning: a service of the dawning of new light with Holy Communion.
    • Easter Day: All Things Are Made New: a service of light with Holy Communion.
  • Liturgies for Easter Day: Festival Eucharist for Easter Day following Easter Vigil, Festival Eucharist for Easter Day with Lighting of the Paschal Candle, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Easter Vigil/Easter Morning liturgy from The Church of England in An Anglican Liturgical Library.
• 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Easter Sunday, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Easter Sunday C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013..
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Triduum/Easter, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Resurrection of All Creation," Worship Ways, UCC, 2013.
  • Commentary on Easter collect, Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 2016.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Liturgy Link, 2019.
  • re: Worship, 2019.
  • 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, 2019.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2019
• 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.
  • Clip Art Images: Easter, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Dawn Service and Later Celebrations," Easter, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Easter is Coming, film by WorkingPreacher.org.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Give your Thanks to God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, three settings, Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter Day, 2019, 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, 2013.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
    • The Billabong, Easter Day, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • 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 Easter.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Easter C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Easter C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. (Terms of Use)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Triduum/Easter. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, Easter, 2019, 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 Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2016. Things to do with your Child or Grandchild During Easter Worship.
  • Ideas for Sharing the Easter Story with Kids, UMC Resource, 2022.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2019, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Children Sermons, John Stevens, 2019.
  • "Sharpie Marker or Pack of Gum," John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, 2016.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Easter Sunday," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2013.
  • Children's Sermon, Easter Sunday, Faith Formation Journeys, 2016.
  • "Here, There and Everywhere, Jesus is Risen," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Running Forward," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • "Gift Boxes," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Dawn Service and Later Celebrations," Easter, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Ministry Matters
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. (Terms of Use)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2016.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Worshiping with Children - A Simple Easter Play, Easter Day C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.