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Genesis 2: 18-24
At the summit of all creation God forms man and woman.
Hebrews 2: 9-11
God not only created us but, in his Son, took on our human nature.
Mark 10: 2-16
The Lord teaches us the equality of woman with man, and the true greatness of children.
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Numbers 11: 25-29
The Lord is generous in giving his Spirit and does not give it just to a select few.
James 5: 1-6
Our material wealth will do us serious harm unless we use it justly and wisely.
Mark 9: 38-43. 47-48
Jesus warns us that if we keep power just to ourselves we will be in danger of causing a scandal among the little ones.
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Isaiah 50: 5-9
This is the third of Isaiah’s ‘Servant Songs’. Through prayer, the servant of the Lord – a prophetic reference either to Christ or to Israel as a nation – will receive God’s word which will enable him, as in a courtroom to confront his enemies.
James 2: 14-18
James’ message is that love of our neighbour shown in practical action is the natural consequence of a living faith.
Mark 8: 27-35
Peter’s confession of faith in Jesus as the Messiah heralds the first prediction of the suffering and death of Jesus. But this was not the kind of Messiah Peter had expected and from now on a decisive change occurs in the Gospel.
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Isaiah 35: 4-7
A song of rejoicing in the God who comes to save us from all adversity.
James 2: 1-5
True faith leaves no room for favouritism as between rich and poor.
Mark 7: 31-37
Having made ‘the deaf hear and dumb speak’ Jesus is hailed as doing ‘all things well’.
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Deuteronomy 4: 1-2, 6-8
God gives commandments as guidelines to help the people live well. The commandments are a sign of God’s love.
James 1: 17-18, 21-22. 27
James reminds us that living virtuously is not a private affair and includes caring for those who are vulnerable.
Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Jesus teaches his hearers that there is a natural law implanted in all of us by God – this law is more important than any human legislation.