Celebrating the contribution that Christian organisations make to society and the world!
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 (N.B. Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Jonah 3:10 – 4:11; Psalm 145: 1-8; and Philippians 1:21-30- Proper 20 Year A) Introduction. We’ve heard ‘The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard’. In Matthew’s Gospel it comes right after Jesus meeting the rich young man, and just before Jesus reminding his followers that he …
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Scripture: Luke 16:1-13 (N.B. Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; Psalm 79:1-9; Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; and 1 Timothy 2:1-7- also on Year C Proper 20) Aim: To discuss how Jesus commends Christians to use their money. The Parable of the Shrewd Manager. We could be confused by this story and the sayings afterwards, so a quick resume: We don’t …
Scripture: Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23. (N.B. Genesis 25: 19-34; Pslam 119: 105-112; Isaiah 55: 10-13; Psalm 65: (1-8), 9-13; and Romans 8: 1-11 also this day – Year A Proper 10.) Introduction It’s good to be back, after our COVID lockdown! The Parable of the Sower I have heard this parable explained in two ways: …
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