Scripture: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23, and Song of Solomon 2:8-13 (N.B. Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9; Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Psalm 15; and James 1:17-27 -also on Year B Proper 17) Introduction Today we have heard from Jesus of our need to be pious: ‘1. having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest …
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Balancing the Demands of Our Faith and the World
Scripture: Luke 13:31-35 and Philippians 3:17-4:1 (N.B. Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; and Psalm 27 – also on Second Sunday of Lent Year C). Aim: To look at the demands of our faith and the world – is there a balance? (VARK!) Introduction. We could look at the Bible readings for today simply as ‘us versus the …
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Christian Leadership
Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12 and 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 (N.B. Joshua 3:7-17; Pslam 107:1-7, 33-37; Micah 3:5-12; and Pslam 43 – also on this day) Jesus words on Leadership Jesus acknowledges that the Pharisees have authority but says not to follow their example. He lambasts them for 4 crimes. First, they failed to practice what they preached. …
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