22 - 28 January 2023
Worship Together
22 - 28 January 2023
About turn
Matthew 4.12-23After his baptism, Jesus calls people to repentance, to turn away from darkness and towards the light. The disciples’ response to Jesus’ call is immediate. Jesus makes his way through Galilee, teaching, proclaiming the good news of God’s kingdom, and healing the sick.
Jesus starts his ministry by declaring that the kingdom of heaven is near. But, to be ready to accept it, we need to repent. The first people to follow – Peter, Andrew, James and John – did just that. They left their fishing nets and turned towards Jesus. Their former lives were no longer the priority; and then the adventure really began! The same can be true for us, if we are willing to re-orientate our lives as followers of Jesus. This is the true meaning of repentance.
This week we explore the meaning of Jesus’ call to repent.
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Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Epiphany 3 Year A
Isaiah 9.1-4
Psalm 27.1,4-9
1 Corinthians 1.10-18
Matthew 4.12-23
Find more resources on these readings
- Epiphany 3 focused on Matthew 4.12-23 (2023)
- Epiphany 3 focused on Matthew 4.12-23 (2020)
- Epiphany 3 focused on Matthew 4.12-23 (2017)
- Epiphany 3 focused on Matthew 4.12-23 (2014)
- Epiphany 3 focused on Matthew 4.12-23 (2011)
- Epiphany 3 focused on Matthew 4.12-23 (2008)
- Epiphany 3 focused on Matthew 4.12-23 (2005)