Isaiah 43: 18-19. 21-22. 24-25
Despite the misdeeds of his chosen people, the Lord is merciful and does not remember our sins.

2 Corinthians 1: 18-22
Jesus, our Lord, is the ‘Yes’, the guarantee of God’s love for us.

Mark 2: 1-12
Jesus shows us that God’s grace is meant for the restoration of the whole human person.

Leviticus 13: 1-2. 44-46

God  gives a code that ritually deals with disease, which in turn keeps open the eventual return of the suffering person to the community.

 

1 Corinthians 10: 31 – 11:1

Paul urges the Corinthians to be imitators of Christ, especially through their gracious behaviour towards others.

 

Mark 1: 40-45

Jesus heals a leper and restores him to the fullness of membership in Israel’s worshipping community.

Job 7: 1-4. 6-7

In spite of his many sufferings, Job will not turn against God.

 

1 Corinthians 9: 16-19. 22-23

Paul did not spare himself for the sake of the Gospel.

 

Mark 1: 29-39

Having spent himself in ministering to those in need, Jesus seeks a place of quiet to rest and pray.

Deuteronomy 18: 15-20

The Lord’s promises to raise up a prophet like Moses to speak God’s word to God’s people.

 

1 Corinthians 7 32-35

Expecting the world to end soon, Paul calls for single-minded devotion to God rather than attention to one’s worldly needs.

 

Mark 1: 21-28

Jesus teaches with an authority that is validated by the subduing of an evil spirit.

 

Jonah 3: 1-5. 10
The reluctant prophet Jonah finally does his job and preaches repentance.

1 Corinthians 7: 29-31
Paul urges the Corinthians to put their lives in order.

Mark 1: 14-20
Jesus wastes no time, but sets about his mission with urgency.