Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 or Isaiah 1:10-18
Roman Catholic reading: Wisdom 11:22 - 12:1
United Methodist reading: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4

Psalm 119:137-144 or Psalm 32:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 145:1-14
United Methodist reading: Psalm 119:137-144

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:11 - 2:2
    (see also study page for 2 Thess 2)

Luke 19:1-10

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:
    • Zacchaeus
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Grace
    • Determination, Perseverance
    • Redemption
    • Repentance
    • Call
    • Discipleship
    • Conversion
• 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, 2016.
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2016.
  • 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, 2016.
  • "Who Can Be Saved? This Guy!" D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +24, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Paul Nancarrow, 2013, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Evangelectionary, November 3, 2013, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Pentecost 22C, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 26, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Text Studies, Proper 26, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 31C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • 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).
  • Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 / Isaiah 1:10-18 / Wisdom 11:22 - 12:1
  • Psalm 119 / Psalm 32
  • 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
  • Luke 19:1-10
• 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.
  • "The Whole Story," David Clifford, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2016.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2016.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2016.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2016.
  • 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, 2016.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2016.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2016.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2016.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2016.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2016.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2016
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2016.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2016.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2016.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2016.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2016.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2016.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • "The Power of Persistence, Part 3," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "The Righteous and Their Faithfulness," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "A Repentant Sinner or a Hidden Saint?" Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010.
  • "Standing in Another's Shoes," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
  • Crazy Love, Anne Howard, The Beatitudes Society, 2013.
  • "About Conversion," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
  • "Zaccheus," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • "The Most Gracious Guest," David Sellery, 2013.
  • "Ripe for Plucking," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2013.
  • "To Feel as Christians," Mark Ryan, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
  • "Zacchaeus and the Reformation," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
  • Dominoes, Anyone? Alyce McKenzie, Faith Forward, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Camouflaged by Shame," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • Wee Gestures? Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 26C, 2004. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Doing Faith," the Rev. Ben E. Helmer, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • 25 Pentecostés, Propio 27(C) – el Rvdo. Pablo Velaquez Abreu,2013, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • "Zaccheus," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2016.
  • Spiritual Friendships, the Rev. Glenn Ethridge, Day 1, 2010.
  • Stewardship Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Righteousness as Relationship," Faith Element, 2013.
  • "Transforming Love/The Strength of Our Witness," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2013.
  • Bible Study, Proper 26C, 2013, Christine Havens, Seminary of the Southwest, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • "Zacchaeus: Short and Un-Seen," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Disability," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article: "Zacchaeus: Short and Un-Seen," by Amos Yong. (Luke 19)
  • "The Politics of Salvation," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Luke 19)
  • 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, 2016.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Come On Down!!" Proper 26 / Ordinary 31 / Pentecost 24, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, 24 after Pentecost / All Saints, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost +24, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 24, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 31, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 22, 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 31, 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.
  • Proper 26C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • 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, 2016.
  • Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2013.
  • Service Prayers, Worship Ways, UCC.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 119:137-144, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 31, 2013. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
  • Evangelectionary, November 3, 2013, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • "Ripe for Plucking," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 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.
• 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 31. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 31C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 19:1-10, Luke 19:1-10 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Ordinary 31 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Come On Down!!" Proper 26 / Ordinary 31 / Pentecost 24, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Jesus and Zacchaeus, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • Zacchaeus, faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "One Way Arrow," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • "Righteousness as Relationship," Faith Element, 2013.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Zacchaeus Was a Tax Man (Luke 19:1-10) original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette to the tune of  AURELIA 7.6.7.6 D ("The Church's One Foundation")
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 26C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • Psalm 119, "Blessed Are Those," (Psalm 32) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 119:137-144 set to Terra Beata (SMD), Psalm 32:1-7 set to Duke Street (LM).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 24C, 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.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 31, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • 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 26.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 31, 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.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 31C, 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, 3 November 2013, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 31, 2013. The Sunday Web Site of Saint Louis University. (Español)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 26, 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," November 3, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Habakkuk 1:2-4, 2:1-4 and My Side of the Car by Kate Feiffer, 2 Thessalonians 1:2-4, 11-12 and Hunter's Best Friend at School by Laura Malone Elliott, Luke 19:1-10 and Wings by Christopher Myers. 2010.
  • "In Shops or At Tea," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • "One Way Arrow," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 31, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Big or Small - It Doesn't Matter at All," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Household Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • 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 26/Ordinary 31. 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)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Come On Down!!" Proper 26 / Ordinary 31 / Pentecost 24, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.