Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 or Amos 6:1a, 4-7
Roman Catholic reading: Amos 6:1a, 4-7
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15

Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 or Psalm 146
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 146:7-10
United Methodist reading: Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16

1 Timothy 6:6-19
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Luke 16:19-31

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.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
    • Rich Man and Lazarus
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Afterlife - Heaven & Hell
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Difficulty recognizing/discerning evil
    • Rationalizing sin/evil
    • Greed
    • Justice/Injustice
    • Judgment
• 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.
  • 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 Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
  • "Surprising Investment," Sermon Seeds, Kathryn M. Matthews, 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.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • "Mercy Withheld," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • 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.
  • "Imaging Hope in Times of Uncertainty," Bruce Epperly, The Adventurous Lectionary, 2013.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 21, 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 32:1-15 / Amos 6:1-7
  • Psalm 91 / Psalm 146
  • 1 Timothy 6:6-19
  • Luke 16:19-31
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • 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.
  • RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 2019. (Usually posted by Tuesday.)11th Hour Preacher Party. (Saturday ideas and sharing.)
  • Living by the Word, Julian DeShazier, The Christian Century, 2019.
  • 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.
  • "Eternal Life Now," David Lose, in the Meantime, 2016.
  • "Acts of Hope in Times of Despair," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • "The Bosom of Abraham," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • "Hope: The Call to Action," Valerie Bridgeman, ON Scripture, 2016.
  • "In the Bosom of Abraham," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2016.
  • "Glimpsing the Kingdom in the Other," Marshall A. Jolly, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • "The Ultimate Contrarian," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World 2016.
  • "Naming and Named," Melissa Bane Sevier, 2016.
  • "The Rich Man and Lazarus," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2016.
  • "The Politics of a Name," Fritz Wendt, Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • Living by the Word, Jennifer Moland-Kovach, The Christian Century, 2016.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • "Take Hold of Real Life," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "'God Is My Help,' Seeing Lazarus," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • "The Great Chasm," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2016.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
  • Exegesis, Timothy Schehr, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2016.
  • "On Stretching Parables," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2013.
  • The Rich Man and Lazarus, Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013. 2010.
  • The Worst Land Deal in History, John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "Poverty Reduction - Of the Soul," Pentecost 19, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010. 2007 guest essay by Lindsey Crittenden.
  • "The Hell of Loneliness," Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "The Great Chasm between Us: The Politics of Luke 16:19-31," Amy Merrill Willis, Political Theology Today, 2013.
  • "True Wealth," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Rewarded in Heaven," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • "The Rich Man and Lazarus," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "Righteousness," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2013.
  • "In God We Trust: God & Money, Pt. 2," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Blindness and a Vision of Community," the Rev. Dr. Chris Tuttle, Day 1, 2013.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
  • "Righteousness," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "When Battered and Besieged...Buy," The Rev. Thomas Warren, Day 1, 2010.
  • "Listening to Jesus," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Surprising Investment/New Directions," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • "Listening in the Classroom," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article, "One Makes All the Difference," Virgil Gulker. (Psalm 145)
  • "Wealth: Hazmat or Good Gift?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Luke 16)
  • "The Contexts of Jesus' Parables," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Luke 16)
  • "Avoiding Pornography's Mess," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Pornographic Culture," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (1 Timothy)
  • 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.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2019.
  • Mustard Seeds, "The Secret of Contentment/Seeing the Bigger Picture," Proper 21 / Ordinary 26 / Pentecost 18, 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.
  • Ministry Matters
  • Worship Resources, 19th after Pentecost, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2019.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 26, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 17, 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 26, 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: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Roman Catholic & Episcopal) (CofE Common Worship)
  • 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 91:1-6, 14-16, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • 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.
  • 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.
• 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 26. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 26C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 16:19-31, Luke 16:19-31 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 26, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mustard Seeds, "The Secret of Contentment/Seeing the Bigger Picture," Proper 21 / Ordinary 26 / Pentecost 18, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Dogs and Ghosts," worship clip for use as a Bible Reading, Luke 16. You Tube.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Garage Sale Labels," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Wings, Brenton Prigge, New Hymns, 2013.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 21C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Those Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord," (Psalm 91), "Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord My Soul!" Psalm 146, lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10), Psalm 146 set to St Thomas SM (66 86), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 21C, 2019, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music, 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.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • 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 21.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 26, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 26C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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, Ordinary 26, 2013. 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 21, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013. 2010.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • The Reflectionary - Children's activity, sermon illustration, scripture image and reflection
  • "The Sacred Power of Sacred Sight," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • "Jesus Seeks to Find and Save the Lost,"Ordinary 26C, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Garage Sale Labels," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 26, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Ministry Matters.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2013. (pdf)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 21/Ordinary 26. 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.