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18 - 24 October 2003

Proper 24

Mark 10.35-45

Who wants to be first? (AAA)

Jesus brings a new understanding of greatness through humility.

Who wants to be first? (CYP)

Humility, suffering and sacrifice are bound together in the person of Christ and in the challenge to the disciples.

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He gave his life a ransom for many (AAA)

The Hebrew meaning of the word "ransom" was the price paid to the ‘owner ‘ to buy freedom for a slave, to redeem a captive. Jesus’ way of becoming a servant leads to this freedom.

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Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 24 Year B
Mark 10.35-45 Isaiah 53.4-12 Hebrews 5.1-10 Psalm 91.9-16

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