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14 - 20 August 2010

Proper 15

Luke 12.49-56

Context

The British have built a whole culture on the weather so they might be expected to be particularly appreciative of the teaching Jesus drew from weather images.

Common thread – Look out! (Luke 12.49-56)

The ROOTS resources this week help us to address some of the most puzzling and uncomfortable of Jesus’ teachings. History demonstrates that sadly religion often fuels rather than heals division: yet is this really what Jesus is talking about? Yet again we are warned that faith is not synonymous with comfort and we must always keep an eye on the signs of the times. 

An alternative thread for adults, Looking for Jesus, draws from Hebrews 11.29 – 12.2.

These resources were first published in Issue 48 July/August 2010.

 

Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 15 Year C
Jeremiah 23.23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 11.29 – 12.2 Luke 12.49-56

This week's session plans

Ready-to-go complete sessions

Find more resources on these readings

  • Proper 15 focused on Hebrews 11.29 – 12.2 (2007)
  • Proper 15 focused on Luke 12.49-56 (2004)