7th Sunday after the Epiphany - February 23, 2014

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV.

[00:01:11]  First Reading - Leviticus 19:1-2,9-18
[00:03:08]  Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 3:10-11,16-23
[00:05:02]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 5:38-48
[00:06:23]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:19:27]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Matthew 5:38-48:

1. How do you feel about Jesus’ words “love your enemies”?
2. It has been said that we like the idea of loving our enemies until we have an enemy to forgive. Who in your life might you consider an enemy?
3. Jesus says “be perfect”. What does he mean? 

Rev. Chris Roth posts the text of the sermons on his blog: http://revchrisroth.blogspot.ca/

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