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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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1 Kings 17: 17-24
Elijah, prophet of God, prays and a child is restored to life.
Galatians 1: 11-19
Paul recalls the days of his bitterness and the gracious revelation of God.
Luke 7: 11-17
A funeral procession is transformed into a celebration of life.
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Genesis 14: 18-20
Melchizedek, king and priest, brought bread and wine.
1 Corinthians 11: 23-26
St Paul describes the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper
Luke 9: 11-17
From five loaves and two fish the crowd ate as much as they wanted, and the scraps filled twelve baskets.
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Proverbs 8: 22-31
The Wisdom of God came into being before creation as a master craftsman, delighting in the divine presence.
Romans 5: 1-5
Our faith in Jesus Christ brings us peace with God and we experience God’s love which has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.
John 16: 12-15
Jesus tells us that everything the Father has is his, and promises the coming of the Spirit of truth.
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Acts 2: 1-11
When the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles, people from all over the world heard the good news proclaimed in their own language.
Romans 8: 8-17
The spirit of God raises us to new life as children of God.
John 14: 15-16. 23-26
Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will remain with the disciples, to teach them and remind them of all he has taught.