9 - 15 July 2023
Worship Together
9 - 15 July 2023
It’s no yoke
Matthew 11.16-19,25-30Jesus notes that both he and John the Baptist failed to meet people’s expectations. Jesus thanks God that the point of his ministry has been revealed to the simple rather than the wise, and calls on people to learn from him how to live.
This week we examine Jesus’ invitation to lay down our burdens and take on his way of life instead. Religious leaders in Jesus’ time had many rules for people to follow and you would be excluded from worship if you missed any. Jesus offers a far more grace-filled way for us to follow.
This week we explore the contrast between rules and the way of life Jesus reveals.
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Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 9 Year A
Zechariah 9.9-12
Psalm 145.8-14
Romans 7.15-25a
Matthew 11.16-19,25-30
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- Proper 9 focused on Matthew 11.16-19,25-30 (2023)
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- Proper 9 focused on Psalm 145.8-14 (2008)