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Jeremiah 1:4-10
Roman Catholic reading: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19

Psalm 71:1-6
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 71:1-17

1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 12:31 - 13:13
or 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Luke 4:21-30

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: BCP - 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:
    • Prophets
    • Jeremiah
  • Movies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Healing
    • Prophet/Prophecy
    • Individuality/Identity
    • Suffering Servant
    • Call
    • Faith
    • Hope
    • Love
• 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, Luther Seminary, 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.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2019.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
  • Faith in Process, Robert Gnuse, 2019.
  • Exegesis and Sermon Notes, Stan Duncan, If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now, 2016.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
  • "Power of the Word," Sermon Seeds, etc, Kathryn M. Matthews, 2019.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
  • "A Rough and Tumble Reception," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Epiphany 4, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 4C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Rumors, for January 31, 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.)
• 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).
  • Jeremiah 1:4-10
  • Psalm 71
  • 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
  • Luke 4:21-30
• 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. 2019.
  • Living by the Word, Cleophus LaRue, The Christian Century, 2019.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • "Rejected," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2019.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2019.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2019.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 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.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2019.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2019
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 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.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 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.
  • "Moving beyond Mending our Walls," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2016.
  • "Love Never Ends," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • "Get Your Prophet On!" discussion and commentary, RevGalBlogPals, 2016. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "The Gift of Rejection," David F. Sellery, 2016.
  • "Blessing That Meets You in Love," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2016.
  • "Good News for the Outsider: How Might This Change Us?" Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
  • "Home Town Visit Goes Awry," Bob Cornwall,Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
  • "For the Love of Stewardship," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "Biblical Marginalia," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • "Prophets and Hometowns," Eric Smith, LECTiO, 2016.
  • "The Unwelcome Word," Jana Bennett, Ekklesia Project, 2016.
  • "The Politics of Cruciform Love," Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • Visions from the Catacombs, Catacomb Churches, 2016.
  • "Words of Our Mouths," 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.
  • "Justice, Mercy, Love," Sermon-Stories, 2016.
  • "Spreading Word," Thomas Beam, 2016.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • "Escaping from the Boxes," Andrew King, a poetic kind of place, 2016.
  • "How to Tell The Difference," Scott Barton, lectionary poetry, 2016.
  • "Three Questions and a Promise," David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2013.
  • "God's Odd Choices," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "Putting Words in Your Mouth,," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "'From a White Colonitst to a Black Councilman," Epiphany 4C, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010. 2007.
  • "Whom do you assume that I am?" Lectionary Reflection, bethscib, 2013.
  • "The Mount of Jumpification," Alyce M McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "The Greatest of These," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
  • "Oh Boy Jeremiah," Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "The Aerial View," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2013.
  • "'The Old Home Town Acts the Same...'" Peter Woods, I Am Listening..., 2013.
  • "Rejoice in the Truth," Janice Love, The Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "Alexander the (Passionate) Corrector," Neil Chappell, A Weird Thing, 2013.
  • "When Do Prophecies Cease?" Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • Jesus: A Spiritual Man Confronts Religious People, Richard Mario Procida, Modern Lectionaries, 2013.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • "Only," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "Love and Virtue," Mark Ryan, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • "Have You 'Herd'?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "If Jesus Was Your Preacher," Nadia Bolz Webber, Sarcastic Lutheran, 2016.
  • "Sometimes Love Looks Like This," by Michael Renninger. A Sermon for Every Sunday: video sermons for every Sunday of the liturgical year.
  • "You're Nothing Without It," the Rev. Michael Bos, Day 1, 2013.
  • "Agape," Frederick Buechner, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
  • "Love Is for Grownups," the Very Rev. Robert Wright, Day 1, 2010.
  • "Growing Pains," the Rev. Francis Miller, Day 1, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Prophet on the Edge," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • "Forgiveness is God's Purpose," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Luke 4)
  • "What's Retirement For?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Aging," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 71)
  • "For Better or For Worse," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Marriage," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (1 Corinthians 13)
  • 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

• Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Ministers of God," Epiphany 4C, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Epiphany 4, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2016.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Putting Words in Your Mouth,," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Epiphany 4C, 2019, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 4C, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB.  Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • "Service Prayers for Epiphany 4," Worship Ways, UCC.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 4, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 71:1-6, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • 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.
  • At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 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.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Sunday 4C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Epiphany 4C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 4:21-30, Luke 4:21-30 #2, 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Ministers of God," Epiphany 4C, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year C index.
  • "The Greatest of These," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Valentine's Day Item, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2016.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "They Raged At Jesus' Sermon," a hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, based on the story of Jesus' rejection in his hometown of Nazareth and a call to follow his inclusive love. Tune: LLANGLOFFAN 7.6.7.6 D ("Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers") and WEBB ("Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus").
    • "God Bless the Poet's Heart and Hand," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Original hymn to the tune TALLIS CANON.
    • Original Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (Race Relations Sunday): God, With Joy We Look Around Us  Tune:  REGENT SQUARE   "Angels, from the Realms of Glory"
    • "Stop the Clanging," Brenton Prigge, REGENT SQUARE, NewHymn, 2007.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 4C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "The Lord Is My Refuge," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.  See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms, Psalm 71:1-6 set to Ein Feste Burg (87 87 66 66 7)
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 4, 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, 2016.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • 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 Epiphany 4.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 4C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 4C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Starters for Sunday. 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)Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
    • Together to Celebrate, 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, Epiphany 4C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2016.
  • Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2019.
  • "Like Meat Loves Salt," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • Valentine's Day Item, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2016.
  • "The Greatest of These Is Love," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2013.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2016.
  • "Putting Words in Your Mouth,," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Cookie Cutter," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 4C, 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.)
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2016.
  • 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.