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Job 7: 1-4. 6-7
In his sorrows, Job finds his life a burden and a misery.
1 Corinthians 9: 16-19. 22-23
Paul, inspired by the Gospel, is impelled to preach it everywhere.
Mark 1: 29-39
Jesus in Galilee heals the sick and preaches in every place.
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Deuteronomy 18: 15-20
God promises to raise up a new prophet from among the people, one who will speak words and commands of God with authority. They must listen to him.
1 Corinthians 7: 32-35
At a time of heightened expectation at the nearness of the coming of the Lord, Paul is anxious that people should remain free of new responsibilities and worries.
Mark 1: 21-28
The public ministry of Jesus begins with a demonstration of genuine authority and power, in both word and deed.
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Jonah 3: 1-5. 10
Jonah goes into the huge city of Nineveh to warn the people that God is going to destroy it. Because the people hear and respond, God spares the city.
1 Corinthians 7: 29-31
Paul warns his readers that the world as we know it is passing away.
Mark 1: 14-20
Jesus calls the first disciples – Simon Peter and Andrew, followed by James and John – from their jobs as fishermen, to follow him. And they do it at once.
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1 Samuel 3: 3-10. 19
Samuel hears the voice of God, calling to him in the night. At first he does not recognise it, but Eli helps him to understand.
1 Corinthians 6: 13-15. 17-20
Paul exhorts Christians in Corinth to live our their calling faithfully and to remember that they belong to God, body and spirit.
John 1: 35-42
The disciples are called to follow Jesus.
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Isaiah 42: 1-4. 6-7
God announces the coming of the Messiah and his work of reconciliation and redemption.
Acts 10: 34-38
Peter recalls that Jesus’ Baptism was the beginning of his ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Mark 1: 7-11
Jesus shows his humility by being baptised, and his unity with the Father and the Holy Spirit is revealed.