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25 September - 1 October 2004

Proper 21

Luke 16.19-31

Cultivating a right attitude to possessions (AAA)

This rich man had an attitude problem, demonstrated by the fact that he loved luxury.

Rich man, poor man (CYP)

Lazarus means ‘God helps’. This is the only use of a personal name in a Gospel parable and it is significant that Jesus gives it to a beggar.

 

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The parable of the yawning gaps (AAA)

We live in a world of yawning gaps, where people keep a safe distance from those who are different.

These resources were first published in 2004.

Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 21 Year C
Luke 16.19-31 Amos 6.1a, 4-7 1 Timothy 6.6-19 Psalm 146

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