Lectionary 17/09/2017
Matthew 18:21-35
Gazing on the Gospels Year A - Proper 19 Year A
Gazing on the Gospels Year A - Proper 19 Year A
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
Proper 19 - Year A Meditation on Matthew 18: 21-35 Gaze on the king in this story. It appears from the context that he’s an eastern potentate ruling over a world where slavery is common and torture rife. Perhaps he’s just entered a prolonged war, or the harvest has been poor, or …
Lent for Everyone Year A - Saturday: Week 3 in Lent Year A
Lent for Everyone Year A - Saturday: Week 3 in Lent Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
WEEK 3: SATURDAY Matthew 18; focused on 18.21–35 There are at least three levels at which we should read this sharp and startling story. And at least three levels at which we should apply it to our lives, not least our lives in church. Start, though, with Peter’s question. It see…
Numbers in the Bible Assembly Collection - Forgiveness 70 times 7 Assembly
Numbers in the Bible Assembly Collection - Forgiveness 70 times 7 Assembly
by Christian Assembly Team
Forgiveness – Seventy times Seven Bible ref: Matthew 18:21-35 There’s quite a lot in this assembly so you will have to keep it moving or edit as you feel necessary... Today we are going to be thinking about forgiveness. What does the word “forgive” mean? (Establish a child-friend…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 19 Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 19 Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
Twelve Months of Sundays – Year A Ordinary Time Proper 19 Exodus 14.19–31 Romans 14.1–12 Matthew 18.21–35 The tidal wave struck, and we were unprepared. Comfortable liberal civilization, in which we were OK and they were OK – the corporate version of the street-level feel-good ph…
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 19 Year A
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 19 Year A
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Lectionary reflections - Year A Ordinary Time Proper 19 Genesis 50.15–21 Romans 14.1–12 Matthew 18.21–35 It is very annoying to think that God may have different standards of judgement from ours. All three of today’s readings warn that the obvious surface reaction to one particul…
God’s grace extends beyond our comprehension
God’s grace extends beyond our comprehension
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: God’s grace extends beyond our comprehension Proper 19 Year A Matthew 18: 21-35 God’s grace extends beyond our comprehension, beyond the limits that we put on love. God calls us to forgiveness and redemption, sometimes the bar is just too high above. When we are wronged God…
The tale of the slaves
The tale of the slaves
by Marjorie Dobson
Monologue/Drama: The tale of the slaves Proper 19 Year A Matthew 18: 21-35 We knew it was unfair. Totally! And we knew that if we didn’t say anything that he’d get away with it – again! He was always a slave-driver himself. Even though he was bought and sold just as we were. But …
Matthew for Everyone Part 2 - The Challenge of Forgiveness
Matthew for Everyone Part 2 - The Challenge of Forgiveness
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Challenge of Forgiveness Matthew 18.21-35 Many years ago I was working in a student community. I sometimes assisted in leading worship or preaching for one particular group of students. They were theological students, training for ministry, but shared their accommodation with…
LWPT Meditations - Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
LWPT Meditations - Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A Matthew 18: 21-35 Romans 14: 1-12 Today’s readings from Matthew (18 v 21-35) and Romans (14 v 1-12) have a great deal to say about the way we Christians behave towards others, including fellow believers. Forgiveness first; forgivenes…
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Seven
by Rose humphrey
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Four Gospels, One Jesus - Righteousness, morality and judgement
Four Gospels, One Jesus - Righteousness, morality and judgement
by SPCK - Richard A Burridge
Righteousness, morality and judgement Matthew’s Teacher is concerned about moral teaching; one of his key words (occurring seven times in Matthew, once in Luke, and never in Mark) is dikaiosune, justice or righteousness, with its adjective dikaios (fifteen times in Matthew; once …
Times and Seasons - Full service - Proper 19 (24) - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full service - Proper 19 (24) - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Proper 19(24) - Year A Hymn: Great [Lord] God your love has called us here or Bright morning maker, as your sun breaks through Prayer: Great God, your love Poem: How much more Reading: Psalm 114 - Exodus 14:19–31 Hymn: Guide me O thou great Jeh…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 185
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 185
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
Vine Video - Around The Firepit - The Vine Video - 13th September 2020
Vine Video - Around The Firepit - The Vine Video - 13th September 2020
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
The Vine Video 13th September 2020 Around the Firepit The full video is just under 5 minutes. You can watch the first 30 seconds as a preview, but click download to watch the whole video. Join Tim Baker around the fire as we explore the significance of fireside stories for humani…
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