This week’s lectionary readings offer different perspectives — through Isaiah, Hebrews and Mark – on the sufferings of Christ, who “came … to give his life for the ransom of many.” In the Gospel, Christ links his forthcoming sufferings to … More
At a time when some financial leaders are shown to be turning a blind eye to criminal activity … or rigging the markets … the call for “good shepherds” in the passage from Jeremiah in this week’s Revised Common Lectionary … More
This week’s lectionary readings focus on prophecy — something that in a fallen world is often quite an uncomfortable and dangerous task! As we read about Amos and John the Baptist, it’s a good time to reflect … where might … More
Churches that use the sequential readings from the revised common lectionary for this week will encounter Israel’s plea to David that he should be their king … and his subsequent covenant with them. Interesting to read at a time when many … More