Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Amos 7:7-17 or Deuteronomy 30:9-14
Roman Catholic reading: Deuteronomy 30:10-14

Psalm 82 or Psalm 25:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 69:14-37

Colossians 1:1-14
Roman Catholic reading: Colossians 1:15-20

Luke 10:25-37

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
  • 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:
    • The Good Samaritan
    • Prophets
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Christ Types: Redemption/Redeemer Figures
    • Mission/Call
    • Prophets/Prophecy
• 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.
  • WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2022.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching with the Sciences, homily outlines, outside resources, Catholic Theological Union, 2022.
  • "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2022.
  • 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.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Process and Faith Commentary, Robert McDonald, 2019.
  • Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2019.
  • "Compassionate Neighbors," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 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.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2019.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • "A Neighbor is Onoe Who Nurtures the Wounded Enemy," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +8, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Prophet, Pastor, and Provocateur, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 10, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • 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).
  • Amos 7:7-17 / Deuteronomy 30:9-14
  • Psalm 82 / Psalm 25
  • Colossians 1:1-14
  • Luke 10:25-37
• 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.
  • "Just Ask," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2019.
  • "Afflicting the Comfortable," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2019.
  • Living by the Word, Kristin Berkey-Abbott, The Christian Century, 2019.
  • A Provocation, Richard Swanson, provokingthegospel, 2019.
  • "The One Who Showed Mercy," Jessie Larkins, Ekklesia Project, 2019
  • "Straighten Up!" sermon-stories.com, 2019.
  • "The Prodigal Samaritan," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2019.
  • "First, Kill All the Lawyers!" Kim Jenne, 2019.
  • "The Samaritan: Where is God at Work in the World?" Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2019.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2019.
  • "Plumb," 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.
  • "Gods, Evil, and the Decision," J. Leavitt Pearl, Political Theology, 2019.
  • "God and Country," Connections: Next Sunday Resources, 2019.
  • "On the Same Page as Jesus," Andrew Prior, 2019.
  • Fred Horton Lectionary, 2019.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2019.
  • "Not Measuring Up?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2019.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 2019. (Usually posted by Tuesday.)11th Hour Preacher Party. (Saturday ideas and sharing.)
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2019.
  • Looking into the Lectionary, The Presbyterian Outlook, 2019. (The best way to get to this is to subscribe - free - from the link or from the front page.)
  • Your Cliche of the Week, 2019.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2019.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Commentary, 2019.
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • "The God We Didn't Expect," David Lose, in the Meantime, 2016.
  • "Good Samaritan, Bad..." discussion and commentary, RevGalBlogPals, 2016.
  • The Need for Nearness, Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • "Who Is the Samaritan?" Peter Lockhart, A Differernt Heresy, 2016.
  • "Go and Do Likewise," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • "Neighboring," Stephen Fowl, Ekklesia Project, 2016.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
  • "Who Is My Neighbor?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
  • "The Samaritan: Where Is God in the World," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the World, 2016,
  • "The Politics of Asking the Right Question," D. Mark Davis, Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • "Good Samaritan," 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, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • "Faithful & Fruitful Folk," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "Testing Jesus," Hannah Adams Ingram, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • "Dancing Like a Samaritan," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2016.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • The Reflectionary, children's activity / sermon illustration, scripture image and reflection, Fay Rowland, 2016.
  • "Who Is My Neighbor?" David Lose, Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "Go and do likewise," Pentecost 8, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013.
  • "Active Neighbors," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "Preaching from Amos?" John Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • Who Is My Neighbor? Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
  • "Neighbor," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, Jan Richardson, 2013. (Use of images.)
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Power Play," by Amy Butler.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year. 
  • "It Was His Own Dumb Fault," by Michael Renninger.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year. 
  • "Finding Spiritual Balance," Michael Mills, Day1, 2019.
  • "There Are No Bystanders," David Lovelace, Day1, 2016.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
  • Yeah, I Know--I'm Just a Drunk," the Rev. Jonathan Currier, Day 1, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Neighbor," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • "Tell Me a Story," the Rev. Christopher Henry, Day 1, 2010.
  • "How Not to Inherent Eternal Life," Alyce McKenzie, sermon series on Lukan texts, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Meeting the Good Samaritan," the Rev. Thomas G. Long, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Compassionate Neighbors," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • "Hearing Parables with the Early Church," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Luke 10)
  • "Fear of the Lord," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article, "Fear of the Lord," Russell Reno. (Psalm 25)
  • "The Meaning of Vocation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Vocation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Colossians 1)
  • "Why Should We Forgive?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Colossians 1)
  • 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 (including hymns & prayers):
  • 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, 2016.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2016. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Rescue / Mission Not Quite Impossible / Making a Positive Impact," Proper 10 / Ordinary 15, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgy Outside the Box, Katherine HawkerSelf, 2019.
  • Worship Resources, 5th After Pentecost, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2019.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2019.
  • Ministry Matters, 2019.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 7, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
• 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.
  • The Billabong, Sunday 15, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 15, 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.
  • 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 82, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZBP. Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship CofE.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • "Empowered to Love and Speak Truth," rtf or pdf file of liturgy at Worship Ways.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Commentary on collect for Ordinary 14, Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 2016.
  • 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.
• 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 15. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 15C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 10:25-37, Luke 10:25-37, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • 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, "Rescue / Mission Not Quite Impossible / Making a Positive Impact," Proper 10 / Ordinary 15, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Window Alarm," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Dollar Store Childrens Sermons, John Stevens, 2019.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Who Is My Neighbor?" original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette to the tune of LOBE DEN HERREN ("("Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty")
    • "How Wondrous Is Our Mother God!" Stephen Fearing, tune, "How Can I Keep From Singing?"
    • "Let Justice Flow," original hymn by Jane Parker Huber and David Ourisman, based on Amos text for Proper 10.
    • "Plumb Line," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "To the Powers of Earth," (Psalm 82), "Show Me Your Ways, O Lord," (Psalm 25), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 82 set to Tallis' Canon (LM), Psalm 25:1-10 set to Martyrdom (CM 86 86) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 10C, 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.
    • 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 Proper 10.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 15, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 15C, 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. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 10, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
  • Storypath, Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2016.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Dollar Store Childrens Sermons, John Stevens, 2019.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2016.
  • "I Am the ...," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Window Alarm," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 15, 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)
  • Weekly Household Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2019.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 10/Ordinary 15. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
• 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.