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Isaiah 63: 16-17, 64: 1. 3-8
The people of Israel have returned form exile in Babylon, but Jerusalem lies in ruins. Isaiah implores God to come again as Redeemer in a manifestation even greater than on Mount Sinai.
1 Corinthians 1: 3-9
Ancient Corinth had risen from the ashes and was now an important town, but it was also a place of corruption on a vast scale. Paul extols the Christian community for their witness to God whose faithfulness will sustain them to the end.
Mark 13: 33-37
By means of a parable Jesus impresses upon his followers the need to be watchful and ready to meet God on the last day.
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Ezekiel 34: 11-12. 15-17
As the leaders of God’s people have shown themselves to be self-serving, God’s own self will now be the true shepherd, caring for all the peoples’ needs.
1 Corinthians 15: 20-26. 28
Christ the King who destroys all the enemies of God and fulfils God’s plan for all creation.
Matthew 25: 31-46
The King judges all the nations: whatever is done to the least of his brothers and sisters is done to him.
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Proverbs 31: 10-13. 19-20. 30-31
Wisdom is likened to a perfect wife, who cares for all and inspires all.
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6
The future may be hidden from sight, Paul tells us, but we do no live in the dark.
Matthew 25: 14-30
Life is a gift and a responsibility, Jesus says. Be good and faithful servants.
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Ezekiel 47: 1-2. 8-9. 12
The life-giving water pouring from the Temple turns the lifeless salt water of the Dead Sea into a place of abundance that refreshes the whole earth.
1 Corinthians 3: 9-11. 16-17
The people of God, the Church, is the dwelling place of God today as the Temple was in Jerusalem.
John 2: 13-22
Jesus promises to raise up the sanctuary that is destroyed, but he is talking about his body and the resurrection.
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Apocalypse 7: 2-4. 9-14
The Apocalypse records a vision of the holy ones who, having endured persecution, now offer worship to God in heaven.
1 John 3: 1-3
The writer encourages us to look forward in hope to the time when we shall see God.
Matthew 5: 1-12
Jesus tells his disciples the way to the blessings of happiness in God’s Kingdom.