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16 - 22 August 2020

Listen and understand

Matthew 15.(10-20),21-28

Jesus has two tricky encounters, first with the Pharisees, then with a Canaanite woman, that seemed to be linked by food. In fact, the link is deeper – faith and membership of God’s people – and the outcome of the encounters is something of a surprise.

This week’s resources explore: not being distracted by what doesn’t matter; learning from the voice of the outsider.

Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 15 Year A
Isaiah 56.1,6-8 Psalm 67 Romans 11.1-2a,29-32 Matthew 15.(10-20),21-28

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