2 Samuel 12: 7-10. 13
King David, greatly blessed by God, learns through repentance that he cannot simply take all he desires. In his sorrow he learns about God’s justice – but also of God’s great love and forgiveness.
Galatians 2: 16. 19-21
For Paul, the great revelation in Christ is that we don’t learn to be God-like through obeying rules, but rather through a thankful and humble loving relationship with Christ, crucified and risen.
Luke 7: 36-8:3
The righteous and good Pharisee Simon has to learn the meaning of love from the repentant woman with a bad name. Jesus tells us that is it she who comes closer to understanding God’s love.
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Sunday 16th June. This Week's Readings
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