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2 - 8 August 2014

A capacity for compassion

Matthew 14.13-21

 

A time to awake – Week 3 of 5

Five weeks in which we consider our capacity to discover the truth in Jesus.

 

 

 

A capacity for compassion

Shortly after the death of John the Baptist, Jesus withdraws to a deserted place. However, finding himself surrounded by a hungry crowd, he responds with compassion.

This week’s reading, Matthew 14.13-21, provides us with an opportunity to:

  • consider the context of Jesus’ compassion and its consequences (AAA & CYP)
  • relate this story to situations that we find overwhelming (AAA & CYP).
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 13
Isaiah 55.1-5 Psalm 145.8-9,14-21 Romans 9.1-5 Matthew 14.13-21

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