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28 March - 3 April 2021

Caught up in celebration

Mark 11.1-11

There was a party atmosphere as Jesus entered Jerusalem and many acts of generosity from the crowd. The cloaks that were laid on the road, where they would be trampled and ruined, had a greater value than the coats we wear today. The branches had value too, having been cut to celebrate the Festival of the Booths. Like the cloaks, they were given up in the excitement of celebrating Jesus.

These were most extravagant gestures. What is the impact of extravagant giving? And what are the risks? Why do it?

This week we explore what it means to give extravagantly.

Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Palm Sunday Year B

Psalm 118.1-2,19-29 Mark 11.1-11