Lectionary reflections for Sunday 19th July 2020

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time                                                                                 12 July 2020. Lectionary Readings Isaiah 55 v1-13                      God’s words are powerful. Romans 8 v1-11                     Living by the power of God’s Spirit. Matthew 13 v1-9; 18-23        A story about a farmer. How can I live a ‘productive’ life? Well,  says Isaiah, start by turning back to God, give up…

The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time                        Year A                                     5.7.2020. Lectionary Readings: Zechariah 9 v 9-12.                           The lord promises to rescue the captives. Romans 7 v 15-25a.                           The battle with sin. Matthew 11 v 16-19, 25-30.              “Come to me and rest”. The Rescuer. “I will come to your rescue and offer you hope”.      (Zechariah 9…

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time                                                                                             28.6.2020. Lectionary Readings Jeremiah 28 v5-9                   Jeremiah accuses Hananiah of being a false prophet. Romans 6 v12-23                   Obedient slaves of God. Matthew10 v40-42                 Rewards. ‘Slave owner’ maybe, but not a ‘taskmaster’. “Now you are set free from sin and are slaves who please God. I am using these everyday…