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Lectionary 13 September

Lectionary Reading 13 September But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and you did not forsake them. Nehemiah 9:17 (NRSV) Read Exodus 14:19-31 As we read the story of the Red sea crossing we need to remember that it is not simply aContinue reading “Lectionary 13 September”

Added Notes for Sept 6

These sermon notes are for Sunday 6 September. As always if they trigger ideas use them. Romans 13v14 Instead put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. I am sure that many will remember that 1972 Goff Whitlam came to government on the slogan, “It’s Time!”Continue reading “Added Notes for Sept 6”

6 September Part 2

6 September Part 2 Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Romans 13:14 (NRSV) Read. Romans 13:8-14. This reading begins by saying, “owe no one anything except to love one another”. Karl Barth described love as the “Great Positive Possibility”. So Paul isContinue reading “6 September Part 2”

Lectionary Reading 6 Sept

Lectionary 6 September And when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 (NRSV) Read. Exodus 12:1-14. This story is a pivotal in order to recall God’s deliverance from the bondage of oppressionContinue reading “Lectionary Reading 6 Sept”

30 August Part 2

30 August Part 2 Read. Romans 12:9-21. As we read this passage today we are once again struck by the call to live life at the command of God. Genuine love touches all people equally, for it excludes no one. We notice however that the call to love is at the same time linked toContinue reading “30 August Part 2”

Lectionary Reading 30 Aug.

Lectionary Reading 30 August Jesus said: If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24 Read Exodus 3:1-15. “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face,Continue reading “Lectionary Reading 30 Aug.”

23 August Part 2

23 August Part 2 Read Romans 12:1-8. This is an easy and familiar passage to read, but to respond so as to do it justice is hard. To renew the mind is to rethink in Jesus’ way and at Jesus’ direction. This re-thinking then is to result in bodily action which is honouring God andContinue reading “23 August Part 2”

Lectionary 23 August

Lectionary Reading 23 August Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psm 124 : 8 Read Exodus 1:8-2:10. A new king arose who did not know Joseph. In this reading we move on from the Joseph saga to the Moses saga and to a whole new chapter inContinue reading “Lectionary 23 August”

16 August Part 2

Lectionary Reading 16 August Part 2 Read. Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Paul’s use of ancient argument can make this a difficult reading to understand. Put simply Paul asks a question and then gives an answer to emphasis his teaching point. So right up front he asks, “Have the Jewish people been rejected”? And the answerContinue reading “16 August Part 2”

Lectionary 16 August

Lectionary Reading 16 August Read. Genesis 45:1-15 The whole story of Joseph reminds us that God can use even extreme circumstances in life if we will trust him. However before we think about the theological issues we need to recognise the emotion that would have been present as Joseph revealed himself to his brothers. ThereContinue reading “Lectionary 16 August”