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27 August - 2 September 2005

Proper 17

Matthew 16.21-28

Everything to gain (AAA)

By riding into Jerusalem, teaching in the Temple, and going to Calvary Jesus faced up to the world’s injustice and corruption. He broke its power and set humanity free from enslavement to evil.

Passionate living (CYP)

Jesus is passionate about letting people know of God’s love. Nothing must stop him, not even his best friends.

 

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A new age? (AAA)

‘Some standing here will not taste death.’ The New Testament is convinced that the coming of Jesus has begun a new age.

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Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 17 Year A
Jeremiah 15.15-21 Psalm 26.1-8 Romans 12.9-21 Matthew 16.21-28

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