20 - 26 February 2022
Worship Together
20 - 26 February 2022
Measure for measure
Luke 6.27-38Jesus is talking to a large number of disciples. He is challenging them to behave differently to the way they have been brought up. It is as radical and uncomfortable to hear this teaching today as it was for Jesus’ first disciples. The Old Testament call to love our neighbours as ourselves referred only to fellow Israelites, whereas Jesus is clearly advocating love and merciful treatment for everyone – our neighbours, friends, enemies and ourselves.
Within a culture that upheld the law as a way of life, Jesus presents a new way to live. Not a set of dos and don’ts – it is about the attitude of the heart. How can we love our enemies today?
This week we explore learning to love the enemy – within, and without.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Epiphany 7 Year C
Genesis 45.3-11,15
Psalm 37.1-11,39-40
1 Corinthians 15.35-38,42-50
Luke 6.27-38
Find more resources on these readings
- Epiphany 7 focused on 1 Corinthians 15.35-38,42-50 (2019)