Abingdon Theological Companion to the Lectionary


Book Description

The Abingdon Theological Companion to the Lectionary begins with the conviction that Scripture speaks first and foremost to Christians now. Its message engages Christian belief and action in the present day. While informed by the best in current biblical studies, its commentary on the Scripture passages of the Revised Common Lectionary focuses on the questions of Christian life in the world that church members bring to worship. Each entry is co-written by a theologian and homiletician and seeks to answer the questions, "What does this passage say about the gospel and how does it speak to my encounter with God in Christ and my calling as a Christian in the world?" This volume showcases theological matters that arise from the biblical texts in the lectionary and from the church seasons and special days. This important resource draws upon recent scholarship in various disciplines with a view to enriching the theological contribution of sermons in the years to come.




Connections Worship Companion, Year C, Volume 1


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This volume of the Connections Worship Companion series offers complete liturgies--from the call to worship to the closing charge, with prayers and litanies for every need in between--for all worshiping occasions between Advent and Pentecost of Year C. Part of the Connections commentary series, these worship resources help congregations illuminate the connections between Scripture and liturgical rhythms. A "Making Connections" essay precedes each liturgical season's resources, providing context for worship within the themes and purpose of the season.




Reflections on the Weekday Lectionary Readings


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A concise explanation of each day's readings for the spiritual guidance of believers.




God's Word, My Voice


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This collection of RCL readings (Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament, and Gospel), are paraphrased for children to be read aloud in Sunday morning worship, will help kids easily read and understand the word God has for their lives.




The Revised Common Lectionary


Book Description

This historic and authoritative volume contains the complete three-year listing of the Revised Common Lectionary (Years A, B, and C) to guide preaching and Scripture reading on the Lord’s Day. Abingdon Press. Also included are an introduction explaining the nature and uses of lectionaries and a brief history of the Consultation on Common Texts.




Breaking Open the Lectionary


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Will help those who Break open the Word in RCIA and those involved in Lectionary-based faith sharing or Bible study groups to hear the Word as a living Word and to know that the Word they are hearing is compatible with what the biblical authors are teaching.







Keeping Holy Time


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Edited by Douglas Wingeier, this is a Lectionary-based Adult Bible study complete with weekly session plans that can be used by a Sunday morning class on either the preceding Sunday or on the Sunday when the sections are read. This resource may also be used by a worship planning group to review the actual scriptural content of the lections in planning the liturgical elements of the service. Study groups at times other than Sunday morning will find it useful in preparation for Sunday worship. Also available: Year A #0687098270, Year B #0687052343 Contributors: David A. deSilva, Mary Jo Osterman, Denise Nutt-Beers, Sondra B. Willobee




A Companion to the Book of Common Prayer


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The Book of Common Prayer stands as one of the greatest achievements of the English Reformation. Although increasingly replaced by more modern forms, it remains the foundation of Anglican worship and a succinct expression of Anglican doctrine as received by its sixteenth and seventeenth-century authors. It is therefore a text to be treasured and used, both for its historical insight into the Church of England’s theological origins, and for its continued value as an enriching liturgical resource. In this Companion, Gerald Bray provides a practical guide to the 1662 text and its underlying doctrinal basis. Outlining its development from the first version of the prayer book in 1549, through the Elizabethan settlement and the upheaval of the civil war and protectorate, he shows that many of the liturgical controversies and debates we see today are nothing new. With the inclusion of a summary of the history of the text, and an extensive bibliography for further reading, A Companion to the Book of Common Prayer will unlock this seminal text for a fresh generation of worshippers.




Advent Worship Companion: Lectionary Year C


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A full guide to preaching, teaching and leading Advent services for Year C of the Lectionary by a leading progressive scholar of Bible; may be used in conjunction with on-line videos from Pass-a-Grille Beach Community Church.