Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

2 Kings 5:1-14 or Isaiah 66:10-14
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 66:10-14

Psalm 30 or Psalm 66:1-9
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 66:1-20

Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16
Roman Catholic reading: Galatians 6:14-18

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 or Luke 10:1-9

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.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Healing/healers
    • Elisha (includes images of Naaman and Elisha)
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Mission/Call
    • Spiritual Struggle
    • Satan/Demons
    • Strength/Power
    • Confrontation with Evil
    • Healing/healers
    • Clean/unclean
    • Children as mediator figures
    • Protection/Security
• Special Day Resources: Independence Day (U.S.)
• 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.
  • "Unexpected Prophets," 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 Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
  • Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2019.
  • Process and Faith, Robert McDonald, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "General Naaman's Bath," Stana Duncan, If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now, 2016.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • 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.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
  • "Proclaiming the Nearness of God's Reign," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • Transformation is Right in Front of You, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +7, 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 9, 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).
  • 2 Kings 5:1-14 / Isaiah 66:10-14
  • Psalm 30 / Psalm 66
  • Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16
  • Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
• 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.
  • Dear Working Preacher, Karoline Lewis, 2019.
  • "Choosing What Is Easy," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2019.
  • Living the Word, Ayanna Johnson Watkins, The Christian Century, 2019.
  • A Provocation, Richard Swanson, provokingthegospel, 2019.
  • "Resource-Less or Resourceful," Amy Lindeman Allen, Political Theology, 2019.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • "Bearing Witness, Even in the Dust," Jerrod McCormack, Modern Metanoia, 2019.
  • "An Owner's Manual for Missionaries," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2019.
  • "Healing Power," Jane Anne Ferguson, sermon-stories.com, 2019.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • "Did Satan Fall in My Backyard?" Andrew Prior, 2019.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2019.
  • "Our Faith, Their Health," Connections Next Sunday Resources, 2019.
  • RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 2019. (Usually posted by Tuesday.)11th Hour Preacher Party. (Saturday ideas and sharing.)
  • 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 Ongoing Mission of the 70," David Lose, In the Meantime, 2016.
  • "The Security of Seventy," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2016.
  • "The Urgency of the Harvest," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • "The Church of the Seventy," Joe T. Mitchell, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • "Moral Leprosy," Adriene Thorne, ON Scripture, 2016.
  • Provocation of the Gospel, Richard W Swanson, 2016.
  • "Improbable Emisssaries," John C. Holbert, The Peripatetic Preacher, 2016.
  • "The Lord Sent Them On Ahead in Pairs," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • "Snaring Satan," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2016.
  • "The Politics of Bringing Peace," Amy Allen, Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • "The 'Little' People," Sermon-Stories.com, 2016.
  • "Navigating Hostility: The Prophetic Edge," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2016.
  • "Interdependence Day," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "Two-way Blessing," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2016.
  • "He Sent How Many?" 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.
  • "God of Israel and the Children of Other Nations," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2016.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • "Jesus Trumps Brexit...by not playing the game," Andrew Prior, 2016.
  • The Reflectionary, children's activity / sermon illustration, scripture image and reflection, Fay Rowland, 2016.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
  • The Greater Gift, David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "Go!," Pentecost 7, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010. 2007 guest essay by Sara Miles.
  • "Fighting for Freedom," Rev. Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
  • "Packing for Jesus' Mission Trip," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "Looking for God in All the Wrong Places," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "A Different Sort of History," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "The Abundant Joy of Interdependence," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • "A New Creation Is Everything," Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2013.
  • "Magic Pill," Beth Scibienski, A Thousand Words of Inspiration, 2013.
  • "The Israel of God," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
  • "Harvest Time in the Realm of God," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • "Trickle-Down Health Care? The Politics of 2 Kings 5:1-14," MaryAnn McKibben Dana, Political Theology, 2013.
  • "An Owner's Manual for Missionaries," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "Apostles All!" Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • "Harvest Time in the Realm of God," Bob Cornwall, 2013.
  • "A Blessing in the Dust," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
  • "Simplicity and Transformation," lectionary reflections for July 4, Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2010.
  • "What to Do About the 4th," Ed Moore, Call and Response, Faith and Leadership, 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Therefore, Go..." David Lovelace, Day 1, 2016.
  • Changing Plans, the Rev. JC. Austin, Day 1, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Ahab, Naboth, and Jezebel,""Hands for the Harvest," "Not For Sale," 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.
  • How Not to Be a Disciple: Week Two, Alyce McKenzie, sermon series on Lukan texts, Patheos, 2010.
  • "The Nearness of the Kingdom," Christopher Henry, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Moral Leprosy," Adriene Thorne, ON Scripture, 2016.
  • "Unexpected Prophets," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • "Singing with the Psalter," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Psalm 30)
  • 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)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2019.
  • Liturgy Outside the Box, Katherine HawkerSelf, 2019.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • "Interdependence Day," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
  • Worship Resources, 7th After Pentecost, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2019.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things/Travelling Light," Proper 9 / Ordinary 14, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 5, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 14, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
• 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 14, 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, NZBP, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Common Worship CofE)
  • 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.
  • "A Harvest of Joy, Healing and Peace," rtf or pdf file of liturgy at Worship Ways.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 30, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • 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 14. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 14C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 10:1-20, Luke 10:1-20 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things/Travelling Light," Proper 9 / Ordinary 14, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Return Sport Ball," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "I Will Exalt You!" (Psalm 30), "Give Praise to God," (Psalm 66), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 30 set to Greensleeves (87 87 67 67), Psalm 66:1-9 set to Old 100th (LM), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 9C, 2016, 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 9.
    • 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.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 14, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 14C, 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, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 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 9, 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.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Sevens, 2016.
  • "God Knows Your Name," Faith Formation Journeys, 2019.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Interdependence Day," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "Dropping the Ball," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • "Return Sport Ball," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters
  • 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)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Household Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2019.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 9/Ordinary 14. 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.