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Textweek ATLAS - January 31, 2016 Epiphany / Ordinary 4C

Studying RCL texts? Here are some starting places for study at ATLA this week. If you are the graduate of an accredited U.S. theological school, you may have free access to these articles through your school. Check ATLAS access options. You can find full lists of ATLAS recommended articles for this week at The Text This Week's page for this week's texts:

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Epiphany 4C 
January 31, 2016

Miller, Donald G., "Luke 4:22-30: Expository Article," Interpretation, 1986.
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"The Kingdom of God is not a political Kingdom. Its king is Jesus Christ, who is not a political king..."

 

Russell, Letty, "Prophet without Violence," The Christian Century, 1992.
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"As far as I can remember, no one ever paid much attention to the other side of the Year of Jubilee, or wondered why Luke dropped the second half of verse 2 in Isaiah 61 which speaks of 'the day of vengeance'."

 

Cox, Steven L., "1 Corinthians 13 -- An Antidote to Violence: Love," Review & Expositor, 1996.
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"In an age of violence, the Christian message of love should attract people who are searching for the 'meaning of life.' It is sad that Christianity is sometimes 'criticized as the cultural medium for collective violence and is valorized as the antidote for healing such violence.' [Wallace, Davis, eds. Curing Violence] This is evidenced by the violence of slander,division, and self-aggrandizement that sometimes occur among Christians."

 

O'Day, Gail R., "The Ethical Shape of Pauline Spirituality," Brethren Life and Thought, 1987.
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"The issues of spirituality and spiritual growth are very much in vogue in discussions within the contemporary church and within contemporary culture in general. Yet as current as these issues are, the interest in spirituality was also paramount among the concerns of the early Christians..."

 

Textweek ATLAS - January 24, 2016 Epiphany/Ordinary 3C

Studying RCL texts? Here are some starting places for study at ATLA this week. If you are the graduate of an accredited U.S. theological school, you may have free access to these articles through your school. Check ATLAS access options. You can find full lists of ATLAS recommended articles for this week at The Text This Week's page for this week's texts:

http://www.textweek.com/yearc/epiphc3.htm

Epiphany 3C 
January 24, 2016

Brown, Rebecca Pugh, "The Reign of God as a Lens," The Living Pulpit, 2006.
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"The Reign of God provides a countercultural viewpoint through which to see the world. I represents a shift in which the poor, the blind, the lame, and the captives are represented and included. Indeed, they are the absolute priority."

 

Enniss, P.C., "The Christian Citizen, Luke 4:16-21; Philippians 2:5," Journal for Preachers, 2004.
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"God is always personal, but never private..."

 

O'Day, Gail R., "'Today This Word Is Fulfilled in Your Hearing': A Scriptural Hermeneutic of Biblical Authority," Word & World, 2006.
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"Scripture is not a repository of authority once fixed in the past, but authority and life are generated in the present as Scripture is proclaimed and heard..."

 

"Homiletical Helps," Concordia Journal, 2009. (Section on this text begins on page 417)
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"Without a center and a core, life is chaotic and without overall meaning. The center and core of life and of living for a Christian is Jesus Christ; the testimony to Christ (the Word) is God's Word (the Scriptures)."

 

Ormseth, Dennis, "Showing the Body: Reflections on 1 Corinthians 12-13 for Epiphany," Word & World, 1986.
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"A series of three lessons from the lectionary for Epiphany, Year C, offers a good opportunity for pastors to air ... concerns having to do with church membership..."

 

Taylor-Troutman, Andrew, Between Text & Sermon, Nehemiah 8:1-12,"Interpretation, 2013.

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"Contrary to certain assumptions and expectations, pastors and lay leaders work with the congregation to glorify God. Rather than entertaining others or celebrating ourselves, we, too, are caught up in the sacred act of interpreting the words of Scripture as God’s Living Word. What a great joy!"

Textweek/ATLAS January 17, 2016 - Epiphany 2C

Studying RCL texts? Here are some starting places for study at ATLA this week. If you are the graduate of an accredited U.S. theological school, you may have free access to these articles through your school. Check ATLAS access options. You can find full lists of ATLAS recommended articles for this week at The Text This Week's page for this week's texts:

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Epiphany 2C 
January 17, 2016

Bulembat, Jean-Bosco Matand, "Head-Waiter and Bridegroom of the Wedding at Cana: Structure and Meaning of John 2:1-12," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2007.
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"It is argued that Jesus is the true bridegroom and his mother the true head-waiter in this story, reflecting their status and roles in the divind dispensation. The connotations of 'woman' need to be understood in their cultural context, and approximate those of 'mother', the term of respect with which many African people address women in their societies."

 

Owings, Timothy L., "John 2:1-11," Review and Expositor, 1988.
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"Life has filled itself to the brim with all kinds of full but empty  promises. Every seemingly 'good thing,' even the promised 'good life,' has diminishing returns. Jesus stands nearby and offers a taste of new wine."

 

Sappenfield, William J., "Known Beyond the Borders: Reflections on the Lectionary Readings for January," The Living Pulpit, 2007.
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"Ordinary surroundings are the places that need miracles. The people of God are familiar, and we are called to serve them in ordinary ways. The community is made up of those who are lonely, worried, misdirected, angry, and proud. Their problems are very common--as common as water."

 

Craddock, Fred B., "From Exegesis to Sermon: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6," Review and Expositor, 1983.
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"Based on the conviction that a sermon is the continuation of the biblical text into the present, this article 1) describes how the minister moves through the process of doing an exegesis of the text and of the congregation, and 2) demonstrates that process by taking a particular text and a particular congregation and moving toward the sermon."

 

Russell, Letty M., "Partnership of the Holy Spirit," The Christian Century, 1991.
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"Partnership with the Spirit makes it possible to 'welcome one another...just as Christ has welcomed you, for the sake of the glory of God' (Rom 15:7). The Spirit creates a vibrant community of hospitality where different classes, nationalities and genders are welcome in the name of God's love."

Textweek ATLAS - January 10, 2016 Baptism of Jesus Epiphany 1C

Studying RCL texts? Here are some starting places for study at ATLA this week. If you are the graduate of an accredited U.S. theological school, you may have free access to these articles through your school. Check ATLAS access options. You can find full lists of ATLAS recommended articles for this week at The Text This Week's page for this week's texts:

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Epiphany 1C - The Baptism of Jesus
January 10, 2016

"Homiletical Helps," Concordia Journal, 2009. (Section on this text begins on page 413)
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"Our value is based upon who owns us and what someone is wiling to pay for us. You belong to the [Father] (43:1) because he ultimately gave his Son for you (43:3b. He only has eyes for you." - Reed Lessing

 

Handy, David A., "Between Text and Sermon: Acts 8:14-25," Interpretation, 1993.
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"One of [the challenges of this Acts passage] is the perennial one of working for reconciliation and building bridges of fellowship between believers of different cultures of ethnic groups that have a long history of conflict between them."

 

Ennis, P.C., "The Power of Approval," Journal for Preachers, 2009.
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"There is power in approval, and if it is not the unique gift of some to bless, let us never forget it is the common gift of all to bless, to claim, to celebrate, and to share the blessing which God has already pronounced upon all people."

 

Klassan-Wiebe, Sheila, "Luke 3:15-17, 21-22," Interpretation, 1994.
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"These two baptism scenes at the beginning of Luke, one focusing on John the  Baptist and one focusing on Jesus, have a twofold message that the church today must continue to proclaim. On the one hand, they address the vital question of the identity of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke...Secondly, both scenes witness to the work of the Holy Spirit in anointing and empowering both Jesus and his disciples for ministry and service.

 

Luther, Martin, "'This Is My Son, the Beloved': Sermon on the Baptism of Jesus, The Epiphany of Our Lord (January 6, 1534)," Word & World, 1996.
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"'Here you have the Son,' says God, 'not an angel, but the Son; and you have me as well.' God can offer no higher revelation. When he himself preaches, he can find no greater minister. Any who do not believe this should be led away by the devil. They do not deserve to hear it."

 

"Homiletical Helps," Concordia Journal, 2009. (Section on this text begins on page 413)
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"Our value is based upon who owns us and what someone is wiling to pay for us. You belong to the [Father] (43:1) because he ultimately gave his Son for you (43:3b. He only has eyes for you." - Reed Lessing

 

Handy, David A., "Between Text and Sermon: Acts 8:14-25," Interpretation, 1993.
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"One of [the challenges of this Acts passage] is the perennial one of working for reconciliation and building bridges of fellowship between believers of different cultures of ethnic groups that have a long history of conflict between them."

 

Ennis, P.C., "The Power of Approval," Journal for Preachers, 2009.
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"There is power in approval, and if it is not the unique gift of some to bless, let us never forget it is the common gift of all to bless, to claim, to celebrate, and to share the blessing which God has already pronounced upon all people."

 

Klassan-Wiebe, Sheila, "Luke 3:15-17, 21-22," Interpretation, 1994.
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"These two baptism scenes at the beginning of Luke, one focusing on John the  Baptist and one focusing on Jesus, have a twofold message that the church today must continue to proclaim. On the one hand, they address the vital question of the identity of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke...Secondly, both scenes witness to the work of the Holy Spirit in anointing and empowering both Jesus and his disciples for ministry and service.

 

Luther, Martin, "'This Is My Son, the Beloved': Sermon on the Baptism of Jesus, The Epiphany of Our Lord (January 6, 1534)," Word & World, 1996.
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"'Here you have the Son,' says God, 'not an angel, but the Son; and you have me as well.' God can offer no higher revelation. When he himself preaches, he can find no greater minister. Any who do not believe this should be led away by the devil. They do not deserve to hear it."

Textweek/ATLAS January 3/6, 2016 - Epiphany C

Studying RCL texts? Here are some starting places for study at ATLA this week. If you are the graduate of an accredited U.S. theological school, you may have free access to these articles through your school. Check ATLAS access options. You can find full lists of ATLAS recommended articles for this week at The Text This Week's page for this week's texts: 

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Epiphany C
January 3/6, 2016

Carter, Warren, "Matthew's Gospel: An Anti-Imperial/Imperial Reading,"Currents in Theology and Mission, 2007. See entire issue of Currents in Theology and Mission 34, image focus on Matthew's gospel.
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"...These coded transcripts about empire are displayed in chapter 2. Herod, ally of Rome and 'king of the Jews' because Rome allowed him the throne, hears the magi's news of the birth of another 'king of the Jews'...The announcement challenges the world as Herod and the Jerusalem leadership have structured it to be...

 

Carlson, Richard, "Reading and Interpreting Matthew from the Beginning,"Currents in Theology and Mission, 2007. See entire issue of Currents in Theology and Mission 34, image focus on Matthew's gospel.
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"In Matthew 2:1-23 six crucial themes are introduced and enacted within the immediate story that will be determinative for proper interpretation throughout the narrative..."

 

Davis, D. Mark, "Between Text and Sermon: Matthew 2:1-12," Interpretation, 2003. (See also, "Evil," issue focus, Interpretation, 2003.)
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"The audacity of Matthew's story makes the visit of the magi, among other things, an excellent occasion for considering possibilities for evangelism in a time of heightened interest in alternative spirituality..."

 

Berglund, Mary Catherine, "Between Text and Sermon: Ephesians 3:1-12,"Interpretation, 2004.
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"The poet of Isaiah 60:1-6 calls Jerusalem, literally, to 'arise and be light, for your light has come' and goes on to speak of the 'riches' of he nations will bring to the shining city....Matthew alludes to the streaming of the nations with their riches to describe the coming of treasure-laden royalty to the infant. With riches on our minds, we must recognize with the author of Ephesians that the real riches are not anything one person can give to another but 'the boundless riches of Christ' God gives to us."