12 - 18 September 2021
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12 - 18 September 2021
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Mark 8.27-38Jesus journeys with his disciples as they explore who he is. They are confronted with the responsibility and dangers of following the Messiah: that the way to life is through suffering and death. This prediction of Jesus’ own fate is key to understanding the call to discipleship. There is a choice: follow the way of the world and you will lose your life; follow the way of the cross and you will gain the only life worth having.
What does it mean for us to take up our cross, deny ourselves and follow Jesus? The cost of discipleship means letting go of worldly ambitions that often control our lives, and instead offering our service to growing the kingdom of God. The costs – as well as the benefits – are integral to Christian faith.
This week we explore the risks and rewards of following Jesus.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 19 Year B
Isaiah 50.4-9a
Psalm 116.1-9
James 3.1-12
Mark 8.27-38
Find more resources on these readings
- Proper 19 focused on James 3.1-12 (2024)
- Proper 19 focused on Mark 8.27-38 (2021)
- Proper 19 focused on Mark 8.27-38 (2018)
- Proper 19 focused on Mark 8.27-38 (2015)
- Proper 19 focused on James 3.1-12 (2012)
- Proper 19 focused on Proverbs 1.20–33 (2009)
- Proper 19 focused on James 3.1-12 (2006)
- Proper 19 focused on Mark 8.27-38 (2003)