8 - 14 October 2023
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8 - 14 October 2023
Taking responsibility for what’s entrusted to us
Matthew 21.33-46Jesus tells a story about Israel and God using the familiar image of a vineyard. But Jesus' version leaves his listeners feeling uncomfortable. With their certainties challenged, the religious authorities are fearful for themselves.
Flowing from images of the vineyard in the Old Testament and the Gospel, we are encouraged to think about our responsibility to be faithful custodians of everything that God graciously and patiently entrusts to us. We have all got things wrong in the past; the important thing is: what are we going to do now?
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Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 22 Year A
Isaiah 5.1-7
Psalm 80.7-15
Philippians 3.4b-14
Matthew 21.33-46
Find more resources on these readings
- Proper 22 focused on Philippians 3.4b-14 (2020)
- Proper 22 focused on Matthew 21.33-46 (2017)
- Proper 22 focused on Matthew 21.33-46 (2014)
- Proper 22 focused on Matthew 21.33-46 (2011)
- Proper 22 focused on Matthew 21.33-46 (2008)
- Proper 22 focused on Isaiah 5.1-7 (2005)
- Proper 22 focused on Matthew 21.33-46 (2002)