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Pentecost Season · Year C

Proper 14

August 13, 2028

The Wise and Foolish Virgins, Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow
The Wise and Foolish Virgins, Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow, 1838–1842Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main ( Mark)
A Nazarene painting in deliberately archaic style, the two groups of women separated across the canvas: lamps lit and waiting on one side, lamps out and asleep on the other.The parable turns entirely on readiness, and the painting makes the division visible before the bridegroom has arrived.Friedrich Wilhelm SchadowA Prussian painter who joined the Nazarenes in Rome, converted to Catholicism, and later ran the Düsseldorf academy.Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main ( Mark)A citizens' museum founded in 1815 by a Frankfurt banker who left his collection and his fortune to the city, and still governed independently.Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main ( Mark)
Revised Common Lectionary
GospelLuke 12:32-40Lk 12:32-40
EpistleHeb. 11:1-3, 8-16Heb 11:1-3, 8-16
Old TestamentIsa. 1:1, 10-20Is 1:1, 10-20Alt. OTGen. 15:1-6Gn 15:1-6
PsalterPs. 50:1-8, 22-23Ps 50:1-8, 22-23Alt. PsalmPs. 33:12-22Ps 33:12-22

Overview & Insights

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Luke 12:34)

Jesus tells the disciples not to fear, since the Father has chosen to give them the kingdom, and calls them to sell possessions and hold treasure in heaven instead. He compares readiness for the kingdom to servants who keep their lamps lit, waiting for a master's return at any hour.

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Commentary

Commentary on Luke 12:32-40Commentary on Lk 12:32-40 Working Preacher

Explains the passage as three linked sayings on possessions, readiness, and vocation rather than justification.

Luke 12:32-40 CommentaryLk 12:32-40 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

Draws out the Advent-like themes of watchfulness in Jesus' call to be ready.

Luke 12 CommentaryLk 12 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

Verse-by-verse treatment of the call to sell possessions and stay watchful.

Luke 12:32 CommentariesLk 12:32 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentaries on the 'little flock' saying and its assurance of the kingdom.

Luke 12 ResourcesLk 12 Resources Precept Austin

Verse-by-verse study notes and cross references for Luke 12.

Background & Word Study

Luke 12:32 InterlinearLk 12:32 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek text and parsing for the 'little flock' and watchfulness sayings.

Luke 10-24 Video OverviewLk 10-24 Video Overview BibleProject

Video overview of the travel-narrative section of Luke that contains this teaching.

The Church Fathers

Luke 12Lk 12 Catena

Patristic comments on Luke 12 collected verse by verse.

Sermons & Reflections

Called to Restlessness Journey with Jesus

Essay on the week's readings as a call to sell possessions, give to the poor, and follow Jesus without fear.

Worship & Prayers

Proper 14, Year C The Lectionary Page

Full set of RCL propers and the collect for Proper 14C in one place.

Podcast

Sermon Brainwave Working Preacher

Weekly Luther Seminary faculty conversation on the coming Sunday's readings.

Art & Music

Revised Common Lectionary Art Index Vanderbilt

Searchable database of art keyed to the week's RCL readings.

Study Hub

Luke 12:32-48Lk 12:32-48 Textweek

Long-standing link list of commentary, sermons, and art for this passage.

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