Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 or 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Kings 5:14-17
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7

Psalm 66:1-12 or Psalm 111
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 98:1-4
United Methodist reading: Psalm 66:1-12

2 Timothy 2:8-15
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Luke 17:11-19

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:
    • Healing
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Healing
    • Faith
    • Clean/Unclean
• 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.
  • 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 Lectionary Commentary, Marjorie Suchocki, 2019, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2019.
  • "Get Up And Go," Sermon Seeds, Kathryn Matthews, UCC, 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, 2016.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
  • "Cleanse, Cure, and Make Whole," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +21, 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 23, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
• 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 29:1-7 / 2 Kings 5:1-15
  • Psalm 66 / Psalm 111
  • 2 Timothy 2:8-15
  • Luke 17:11-19
• 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.
  • 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.
  • "The Rhythms of Faith," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • "Gratitude and Grace," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2016.
  • Living by the Word, Debie Thomas, The Christian Century, 2016.
  • "The Simple Gift of Thanksgiving," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere.
  • "Faith that Makes Us Well," Kristen Leigh Southworth, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • "Closing the Circle," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contempletive Viewfinder, 2016.
  • "The Tenth Leper and How God is Already at Work in the World," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • "Except This Foreigner," Eric Barreto, 2016.
  • "A Theory of Geography," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • "Second Blessing," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013. 2010.
  • "Pray for the Shalom of the City," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "A Thankless Job?" Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013. 2010.
  • "A Crisis Is a Terrible Thing to Waste," Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010.
  • "Wisdom for a Church in Exile," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
  • "First (and always) - Give Thanks"," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "To Die With Him," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Preacher's Study, D. Jay Koyle, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2013.
  • "Between Samaria and Galilee," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "Unchained Word," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "Gratitude in Motion," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "All He Has," Paul Tellstrom, Day 1, 2016.
  • "God Has Plans for You," the Rev. Dr. James C. Howell, Day 1, 2013.
  • "To Die With Him," 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.
  • "Improvisational Gratitude," the Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Get Up and Go," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • "Sharing Wisdom as an Act of Love," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Psalm 111) Focus article, "Sharing Wisdom as an Act of Love," David Lyle Jeffrey.
  • "Would Jesus Wear Face Paint?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sports," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (2 Timothy 2)
  • "The New Urbanism," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cities and Towns," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Jeremiah 29)
  • 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, "Living in the Present," Proper 23 / Ordinary 28 / Pentecost 21, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
  • "First (and always) - Give Thanks"," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 19, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 28, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • 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 28, 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. (C of E Common Worship)
  • 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.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 66:1-12 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.
  • 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 28. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 28C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:11-19 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 28 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Hand Clapper," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Original Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette: Luke 17:11-19  God Your Blessings Overflow!  Thanksgiving DIX 7.7.7.7.7.7 "For the Beauty of the Earth"
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Give Praise to God," (Psalm 66) "I Will Praise You Lord," (Psalm 111) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 66:1-12 set to St Gertrude (65 65 65 65 65 65), Psalm 111 set to He Leadeth Me (LMD 88 88 88 88), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 23C, 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.
    • 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 23.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 28, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 28C, 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.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 28, 2013. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
    • 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, Proper 23, 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
  • "Not the God of Chains," 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.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • "First (and always) - Give Thanks"," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Hand Clapper," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 28, 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)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 23/Ordinary 28. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
  • 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.)
• 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.