Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 or 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Kings 19:16-21
United Methodist reading: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 or Psalm 16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 16:1-11
United Methodist reading: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20

Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Roman Catholic reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-18

Luke 9:51-62

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
  • 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.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Elijah
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Freedom/Liberation
    • Servanthood/Obedience
• 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.
  • 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.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Faith in Process, Paul E. Capetz, 2019.
  • Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2019.
  • "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
  • "Take Up the Story," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 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 Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • "Outright Rejection and Hesitant Responses," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +6, 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 8, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 13C. 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).
  • 2 Kings 2:1-14 / 1 Kings 19:15-21
  • Psalm 77 / Psalm 16
  • Galatians 5:1, 13-25
  • Luke 9:51-62
• 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.
  • Living by the Word, Ayanna Johnson Watkins, The Christian Century, 2019.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2019.
  • "What Would Jesus Do?" Charles Lane Cowen, Modern Metanoia, 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.
  • "Every Moment Counts," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • "Blessed Are the Fanatics," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • The Preacher's Study, John W.B. Hill, The Associated Parihes for Liturgy and Mission, 2016.
  • "Fire and the Fruits," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2016.
  • "Setting Our Faith Towards Paradox," Andrew Prior, 2016.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
  • "Freed to be Free - Really Free," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "Enjoying our Freedom?" Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2016.
  • "In the Day of Trouble," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2016.
  • "Don't Look Back!" Bob Cornwell, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
  • "Letting the Dead Bury their Own Dead," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • The Reflectionary, children's activity / sermon illustration, scripture image and reflection, Fay Rowland, 2016.
  • "Out of Control," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "Stay Close," Ragan Sutterfield, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "Resistance is Futile," Rev. Dr. Karyn L. Wiseman, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
  • "Of Masters and Pupils," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "Keep Your Hnad on the Plow!" Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "The Politics of Elijah: Struggling with Elijah's Legacy," Amy Merritt Willis, Political Theology, 2013.
  • "Mentors," Beth Scibienski, A Thousand Years of Inspiration, 2013.
  • "The Politics of Galatians 5:16-26," Tom Williams, Political Theology, 2013.
  • Now!, Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • "Hand to the Plough," Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2013.
  • "No Turning Back," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "Blessing of Elijah," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
  • "From Whence Comes Character?" Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • How Not to be a Disciple; A Summer Sermon Series. Ideas from Alyce McKenzie about a summer series on the Luke texts, Patheos, 2010.
  • A Double Share of the Spirit: Reflections on the Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Faith Forward, Patheos, 2010.
  • Flag vs Font: Pledging Our Allegiance, Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
  • A Spurious Verse with an Authentic Voice: My Favorite Text that Shouldn't be in the Bible, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
  • "I Cry Aloud to God," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • Keep Your Hand to the Plow -- No Matter How Crooked the Furrow, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Urgency and Focus," Tony Sundermeier, Day 1, 2016.
  • "The Cranky Jesus," the Right Rev. Stacy Sauls (TEC), Day 1, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • ""The Fruit of the Spirit," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
  • "The Predicament of Freedom," the Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Revisioning Health," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 16)
  • 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.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
  • Liturgy Outside the Box, Katherine HawkerSelf, 2019.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Freedom, Discipleship, Memory," 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
  • "Freed to be Free - Really Free," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2019.
  • Now!, Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Proper 8, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2019.
• 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 13, 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.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • "Putting on the Mantle," rtf or pdf file of liturgy at Worship Ways.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 77, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 13. 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.
  • re: Worship, 2019.
  • Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 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 13. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 13C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 9:51-62, Luke 9:51-62 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Freedom, Discipleship, Memory," 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Fruit Shaped Ice Cubes," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • "Blessing of Elijah," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
  • The Handover Elijah to Elisha 1 Kings 19, video, inclusivechrist, 2013.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • The Fruit of the Spirit, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's hymn celebrates the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. Tune: ASH GROVE 6.6.11.6.6.11 D ("Let All Things Now Living")
    • For Freedom, Christ Has Set Us Free!, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 
ELLACOMBE 76.76 D (?I Sing the Mighty Power of God?)
    • "I Cry Aloud," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "You Lord Are There," (Psalm 77), "Keep Me Safe, O God, I Pray," (Psalm 16), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 set to Hendon (77 77 7), Psalm 16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 8C, 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.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 13, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • 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 8.
    • 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.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 13C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, 2019, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 13. 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 8, 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, 2019.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Freed to be Free - Really Free," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • "Facing Forward," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • "Fruit Shaped Ice Cubes," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Now!, Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 13, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
  • "When the Going Gets Rough," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Household Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2016.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 8/Ordinary 13. 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.