Text: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+18%3A15-20&version=CEB
A 2nd Good Background Video… Matthew (ch. 14-28) – All ages – you’re gonna wanna see this.
- Link to all the readings for this Sunday:
https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=158
- Sermons4Kids Children’s Message
https://sermons4kids.com/dont_get_even.htm
- Children’s Message – Conflict Resolution
Bible Challenge – Matthew 18:1-20
Commentaries & Study Tools
https://www.workingpreacher.org/preaching.aspx?commentary_id=4558
https://www.workingpreacher.org/preaching.aspx?commentary_id=2164
https://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/the-fourfold-gospel/by-chapters/matthew/matthew-18.html
https://www.blueletterbible.org/rsv/mat/18/1/s_947001
Art
Music/Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNvkcrfzt-c (Where Two or Three – Pre-School)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJNNPUqF1rM (Christian Folk)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjukvxQZekE (Scripture Song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOie1JiEdz8 (Gathered in His Name, piano)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqQT7zY6gtc (We Gather in His Name, traditional hymn)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17L0puj0IWk (When Two or More are Gathered in His Name, Stop Motion Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmR1JszAM1E (We Gather Together, hymn, virtual ensemble)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXtqL2kk-lA (As We Gather in His Name, contemporary/praise)
Prayers
https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/prayers.php?id=158
https://re-worship.blogspot.com/search/label/Proper%2018%20A (scroll down)
https://www.sacredspace.ie/scripture/matthew-1815-20
Podcasts
https://www.pulpitfiction.com/notes/proper18a
*(this podcast also includes lots of resources, including Bible Study and questions, ideas from Pinterest to engage, etc.). Go to link and find the date for the Sunday you wish to study. Click that and you’re golden!
https://www.workingpreacher.org/brainwave.aspx?lect_date=09/06/2020&lectionary=rcl
*(this podcast also includes additional resources, such as the additional lectionary readings and commentaries for each reading.
Activities for Adults & Couples
https://www.vibrantfaithprojects.org/uploads/1/3/1/1/131152636/couple_forgiveness.pdf *(This week’s text leans heavily into our relationships with one another, “two or more”, and when reconciliation is needed, that must begin with forgiveness. Give this activity a try when faced with an issue in need of healing).
Activities for Young Adults
https://www.vibrantfaithprojects.org/uploads/1/3/1/1/131152636/laugh_talk_share.pdf *(With this week’s text leaning heavily into relationships with one another, it begins with dealing with the need for reconciliation and moves into gathering together in Christ’s name. That gathering doesn’t always have to be serious. Take a look at this activity to be together in joy and light!)
Activities for Teens
https://www.vibrantfaithprojects.org/uploads/1/3/1/1/131152636/say_it_anyway.pdf *(Instead of, or In addition to, the text given in this activity, use our Matthew 18:15-20 text, especially the first part that speaks to the need for reconciliation. Move through the activity considering how we might deal with the need to heal a broken relationship and how that might be approached in light of this text.)
Activities for Young Families
https://www.vibrantfaithprojects.org/uploads/1/3/1/1/131152636/people_who_are_different.pdf *(Differences of thoughts and opinions often start with differences in people’s experiences. Try this activity to see how differences can be wonderful!)
https://sermons4kids.com/dont_get_even_group_activities.htm?fromSermonId=455
https://sermons4kids.com/dont_get_even_bulletin?fromSermonId=455
Devotionals
*(interactive devotional – for all ages – written by young people).
https://www.ucc.org/daily_devotional*(Links to daily devotions here. You are also able to sign up for them to be sent to you as an email reminder… if you wish.)