Mark 13. 34-37, Matthew 18.1-20

What is true greatness, really? God's fierce defence of his little ones. The parable of the lost sheep.  How to deal with conflict.

Being alert slaves, Elijah did come back but wasn't recognized, healings, foretelling his own death and how the children of man are free

Psalm 14, Mark 1.1-5, Matthew 16. 21-17.8

John the Baptist proclaims the coming of the Lord. Jesus foretells His own death and resurrection, but Peter tries to prevent it, giving Jesus a moment's pause. The Transfiguration

Psalm 13, Isaiah 11.1-4, Matthew 16. 1-20

The Peaceful Kingdom, insisting on a Sign, Peter's realisation, the reliability of Pharisee and Sadducee teaching, Simon becomes Peter

Psalm 70, Mark 13.34 – 37, Matthew 15. 21-39

The Canaanite woman's faith, the healing of many: the feeding of the 4000.

Psalm 54, Luke 12.35 – 37, Matthew 15. 1-20

Being watchful slaves, the tradition of the elders, things that defile

Psalm 80, Mark 1.1-5, Matthew 14. 22-36

The proclamation of John the Baptist, Jesus walking on water and the healings at Gennesaret

Psalm 13, Matthew 14. 1-21

The death of John the Baptist, the feeding of the 5000

An urgent appeal for the Romans; Jesus explains one parable and then tells three more. The rejection at Nazareth

Psalm 70, Mark 13.34 – 37, Matthew 13.18-35

the parable of the sower, the weeds among the wheat, the mustard seed, the yeast and the reason for always teaching using parables.