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21sept week

21 - 27 September 2014

Equality

Matthew 20.1-16

Holding on and letting go - Week 5 of 5

Five weeks in which we consider how we help and hinder each other in our response to the gospel. Read more about the distinctive nature of Matthew’s writing about Jesus found in the central chapters of the Gospel.

 

Equality

Jesus tells a story that challenges our understanding of need and fairness.

This week’s reading, Matthew 20.1-16, provides an opportunity to:

  • explore our concept of fairness (AAA & CYP)
  • reflect on the parable’s significance for the life of our church community (AAA & CYP)
  • consider what the parable has to say to us about social issues. (AAA & CYP)
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 20
Jonah 3.10-4.11 Psalm 145.1-8 Philippians 1.21-30 Matthew 20.1-16

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