Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

1 Kings 18:20-21, (22-29), 30-39 or 1 Kings 8:22-23, 41-43

Psalm 96 or Psalm 96:1-9

Galatians 1:1-12

Luke 7:1-10

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated RCL readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • Episcopal Lectionary readings RCL - BCP.
  • ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
• 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.
• 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.
• The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +2, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
• "Faith of an Outsider," Kathryn M. Matthews, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2016.
• "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2016.
• Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
• "A Pious Centurion, His Beloved Slave, and the Imperial Command Structure," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
• 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.
• Ministry Matters, 2016.
• This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2016.
• Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 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.
• Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
• "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
• "Unexpected Faith and Unlimited Healing," Bruce Laverman, Evangelectionary for June 2, 2013, Evangelism Connections.
• A Tale of Tir na nOg, John Jewell, Lectionary Tales, 2013.
• Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
• Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, David Grant Smith, 2013, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
• 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).
  • 1 Kings 18:20-39 / 1 Kings 8:22-43
  • Psalm 96
  • Galatians 1:1-12
  • Luke 7:1-10
• 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.
• "Back to Reality," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
• "Welcoming Difference," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2016.
• "Support Those Who Have Served," Mihee Kim-Kort, ON Scripture, 2016. Video & discussion questions included.
• "Memory - Faith We Carry into the Future," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2016.
• "What Impresses Christ?" William Culpepper, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
• "Memorial Day," Deidre Crosby, hisharvestfield, 2016.
• "No Other Gospel," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
• Sacredise Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2016.
• "Notes on a Thing That Is None of My Business," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2016.
• The Preacher's Study, John W.B. Hill, Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2016.
• "The Complexities of the Faithful," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2016.
• "On Thelma on Concourse B and Glimpsing Faith in Unexpected Places," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
• "The Chain of Command," David F. Sellery, 2016.
• "Living under Authority," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
• "Only Say the Word," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2016.
• "What Gospel?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
• "Mount Carmel," 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.
• "Choices," Todd Edmndson, Ekklesia Project, 2016.
• "Foreigners Among Us," Sermon Stories, 2016.
• "The Politics of Temples," Political Theology Today, 2016.
• "Faith of an Outsider," Jerry Carpenter, Weimar Wanderings, 2016.
• "The Faith of an Expat," Robert Warren, Prospect, 2016.
• "Faith Beyond the Edges," Journey to Penuel, 2016.
• The Reflectionary, Fay Rowland, 2016.
• "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2016. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
• Prison Lectionary (reflections by persons incarcerated in US prisons), 2016.
• Homily Week, 2016.
• "The Irony of Worthiness," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
• "Bleeding Ink for Christ's Sake," Larry Patten, 2016.
• "A Prayer," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2016.
• Lectionary Poetry, Scott L. Barton, 2016.
• Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2016.
• "Bold and Enduring Love," Thomas Beam, 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.
• "Unexpected Faith," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
• "Faith in New Places," Dirk G. Lange, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
• Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
• The NEW Politics of Galatians 1:1-11, Tom Williams, Political Theology, 2013.
• "Elijah," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
• "Elijah and the Prophets of Baal," Pentecost, guest essay by Edwina Gateley. Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013.
• "The Faith of a Soldier," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
• "An Open-Hearted God, An Open-Hearted Worship," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
• "Only Speak the Word," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
• "Sufficient," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
• Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2013.
• "(Un)worthiness," Rick Morley, 2013.
• "Who Was This Highly Valued Slave?" Beth Scibienski, A Thousand Years of Inspiration, 2013.
• "only say the word," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
• "Miracle Monday," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2013.
• "Recognizing the Holy," Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2013.
• The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
• "Lectionary Ruminations," John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
• Preacher's Study, John W.B. Hill, the Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2013.
• "Worthy," Michael Coffey, 2013.
• "The Authority of Jesus," Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
• "Miracle Monday," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2013.
• "Amazing Faith," Todd Weir, bloomingcactus, 2013.
• Asking God to Show Up, Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
• "Put that light out," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2013.
• "Just Say the Word," Thomas Beam, 2013.
• "Sing to God a New Song!" Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2013.
• "A New Authority," Rick Fry, 2013.
• Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
• Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
• "Give 'Em a Sign, God!" Larry Patten, 2013.
• "The Best Decision You Almost Didn't Make," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
• "When the Outsiders Get It Right," by Will Willimon. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America's best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
• "Imperfect Community," the Rev. Chase Peeples, Day 1, 2016.
• "The Miracle of Community," Rev. Luke A. Powery, Duke Divinity Chapel, 2013.
• "An Unexpected Faith," the Rev. Dr. Eric Barreto, Day 1, 2013.
• "Elijah," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
• "False gods or the One True God," the Rev. Dr. J. Barrington Bates, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
• 4 Pentecostés, Propio 6 (C), por el rvdo. Antonio Brito, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
• Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2016.
• Ministry Matters, 2016.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "People Pleasers," Faith Element, 2016. Podcast.
  • Bible Study, Proper 4C 2013, Joe Woodfin, Sewanee, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • "Culture Pressure," Faith Element, 2013.
  • "Faith of an Outsider," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2016.
• 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

• 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.
  • Ruach Words, Fresh Language for Worship, 2016.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 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)
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 4, Ordinary 9, 2016. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Second After Pentecost, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2016.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, 2016, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • "Sufficient," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2016.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost +2, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • "What Gospel?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • 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 4.

• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.

  • 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, 2016.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 96, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
  • "only say the word," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2013.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
  • Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2013.
  • A Prayer for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, Stephen Brown, Prayers from the Closet, 2013.
  • Prayer for Proper 4C / Ordinary 9C / Pentecost +2, Revgalblogpals, 2013.
  • Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
  • 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, 2016.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2016
  • Engage Worship, 2016.
  • Commentary on collect for Ordinary 9, Bosco Peters, Liturgy.
  • Prayers of the People, Blessing/Benediction, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2016.
  • "Only Say the Word," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2016.
• 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.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 7:1-10, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • "Tape Measure," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 4, Ordinary 9, 2016. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Culture Pressure," Faith Element, 2013.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
• Hymns and Music:
  • "A Roman Centurion Sought Out the Lord," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's new hymn based Jesus' healing of the centurion's servant (Luke 7:1-10). Tune: ST. DENIO 11. 11. 11. 11 ("Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise").
  • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 4C, 2016, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016.
  • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2013.
  • 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.
  • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 4C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.

  • 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)
  • Together to Celebrate, 2016, 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, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2016.
  • Storypath, Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2016.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2016.
  • "What Gospel?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formations Journeys, 2016.
  • "Sufficient," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Tape Measure," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • "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.
  • 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)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Household Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2016.
  • 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.)