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27 August - 2 September 2023

Who are you?

Matthew 16.13-20

Taking the twelve disciples a long way north, Jesus wants to know if they have understood who he is yet. In the shadow of empire, they declare him to be king, and he assures them that this confession will help them break the grip of that empire on them and others.

This week we are asked to think about the specialness of Jesus, and what it means for us, not in terms of our privileges, but in terms of our responsibilities. How do we organise ourselves to become a useful part of God’s mission in Jesus?

This week we explore having confidence in Jesus.

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Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 16 Year A
Isaiah 51.1-6 Psalm 138 Romans 12.1-8 Matthew 16.13-20

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  • Proper 16 focused on Exodus 1:8–2:10 (2026)
  • Proper 16 focused on Matthew 16.13-20 (2023)
  • Proper 16 focused on Matthew 16.13-20 (2020)
  • Proper 16 focused on Matthew 16.13-20 (2017)
  • Proper 16 focused on Matthew 16.13-20 (2014)
  • Proper 16 focused on Matthew 16.13-20 (2011)
  • Proper 16 focused on Isaiah 51.1-6 (2008)
  • Proper 16 focused on Matthew 16.13-20 (2005)