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Judging people

2 - 8 September 2018

Does it matter?

Mark 7.1-8,14-15,21-23

Some Pharisees and scribes accuse Jesus’ disciples of eating with defiled (i.e. unwashed) hands. Jesus tells the Pharisees that they honour God with their lips but not their hearts. It is evil intentions from the heart that defile a person.

This week's resources explore: hypocrisy and authenticity

Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 17 Year B
Deuteronomy 4.1-2,6-9 Psalm 15 James 1.17-27 Mark 7.1-8,14-15,21-23

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  • Proper 17 focused on James 1.17-27 (2024)
  • Proper 17 focused on Mark 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (2021) 
  • Proper 17 focused on Mark 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (2018) 
  • Proper 17 focused on Mark 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (2015)
  • Proper 17 focused on James 1.17-27 (2012)
  • Proper 17 focused on Mark 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (2009)
  • Proper 17 focused on James 1.17-27 (2006)
  • Proper 17 focused on Mark 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (2003)