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13 - 19 September 2008

Proper 19

Matthew 18.21-35

Following on directly from last week’s teaching, about making communities whole, today’s readings reflect on the diversity of Christian communities and how a spirit of generosity encourages us to respect and forgive one another.

 

Forgive and forgive and …

We draw on the Gospel and the Psalm to consider forgiveness. This week’s Fruit of the Spirit is generosity.

 

An alternative thread for adults draws from Romans to explore difference, providing a link with Racial Justice Sunday.

These resources were first published in 2008.

Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 19 Year A
Genesis 50.15-21 Psalm 103.(1-7),8-13 Romans 14.1-12 Matthew 18.21-35

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