Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 or Exodus 32:7-14
Roman Catholic reading: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28

Psalm 14 or Psalm 51:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 51:3-19
United Methodist reading: Psalm 14

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Luke 15:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 15:1-10 or Luke 15:1-32

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.
  • PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance.
    • Lost Coin/Lost Sheep
    • Moses and the Golden Calf
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Grace
    • Prodigal
    • Repentance
    • Recognition
    • Determination/Perseverance
    • Moses/Exodus
• 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).
  • 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.
  • "Sharing Discontent vs Sharing Joy," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2016.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2019.
  • Sermon Seeds, Kathryn M. Matthews, UCC, 2019.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2019.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2019.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
  • Pardon and Punishment, Bruce Epperly, The Adventurous Lectionary, 2013.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, David Lull, 2019, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +19, 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, Proper 19, 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).
  • Jeremiah 4:11-28 / Exodus 32:7-14
  • Psalm 14 / Psalm 51
  • 1 Timothy 1:12-17
  • Luke 15:1-10
• 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.
  • RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 2019. (Usually posted by Tuesday.)11th Hour Preacher Party. (Saturday ideas and sharing.)
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • 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.
  • "Joy!" David Lose,...in the Meantime, 2016.
  • Lost and Found, Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2016.
  • "Getting Lost and Getting Found..." Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • "The Scandal of God's Welcome," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • "Losing, Finding, & Remembering," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "A Trustworthy Saying," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • "A Sorry Excuse for a Party?" Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2016.
  • "Lost," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "Lost and Found," Alyce M McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "A Return to Chaos?" John Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "Aelwyd a Gymhell: What I Learned in Wales This Summer," Pentecost 17, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010. "Remembering 9/11: Political Blowback or Divine Judgment?" 2007.
  • 50th anniversary of Birmingham Church Bombing - preaching and worship resources, Fran Woodruff.
  • "Jesus, the Shepherd and the Lost Sheep," Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2013.
  • God and Vengeance, Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
  • "Precious in God's Sight," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "In One Day," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
  • "God's Foolish Adventures and the Joy of Heaven," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • A Party of the Lost, Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2013.
  • "Amazing Grace," Kyle Childress, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
  • Christian Leadership Commentary, Russell E. Saltzman, 2013.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
  • Preacher's Study, D. Jay Koyle, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2013.
  • "Lost and Found," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "Lost Coins and Boxes," Larry Patten, 2013.
  • "Desperate," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "Don't Let Jesus Manage Your Money," Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2010.
  • "Signs, Sheep and Shepherds," Kyle Childress, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • "Tony Tony, Turn Around," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "Losing and Being Lost," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Tony, Tony, Turn Around," by Alyce McKenzie. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America's best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Room at the Table," the Rev. Dr. James Barnette, Day 1, 2013.
  • "One Lost Sheep," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
  • "Quitting Ain't An Option!" the Rev. Dr. Leslie Holmes, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Growing in God's Love," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • 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

• 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "In the Shadow of God's Wings," Proper 19 / Ordinary 24 / Pentecost 17, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 24, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Resources, 17th after Pentecost, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 15, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Precious in God's Sight," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • 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 24, 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 14, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Liturgy Link, 2019.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2019
  • Engage Worship, 2019.
  • Reflection and history on the Sunday collect, Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 2019.
  • Liturgy Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker, 2019.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
• 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 24. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 24C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:1-10 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 24, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mustard Seeds, "In the Shadow of God's Wings," Proper 19 / Ordinary 24 / Pentecost 17, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Stuffed Animal," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • "Sitting with Sinners," Faith Element, 2013.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • God's Great Love is So Amazing original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on Jesus' three 'lost and found' parables in Luke 15.  Tune: CONVERSE 8.7.8.7.D (What a Friend We Have in Jesus)
    • "We Love to Sound Your Praises," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Tune: PASSION CHORALE 7.6.7.6.D (O Sacred Head, Now Wounded)
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Create in Me a Clean Heart," (Psalm 51), "God Looks Down on Man," (Psalm 14), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 51:1-10 set to Canonbury (LM 88 88), Psalm 14 set to Festal Song (SM 66 86).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 19C, 2013, 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.")
    • 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 19.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 24, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 24C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
    • 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 19, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013. 50th Anniversary of the Birrmingham, Alabama Church Bombing.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2019, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • "The Love that Forgives," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Stuffed Animal," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 24, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Precious in God's Sight," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Wearing His Brand," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
  • Ministry Matters,.
• 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, Proper 19/Ordinary 24. 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.