Lectionary resources for Ordinary 24 Year B

Lectionary - Ordinary Sunday 24, Year B

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Proverbs 1:20-33 Wisdom cries out in the street
Psalm 19 The heavens are telling the glory of God
James 3:1-12 Controlling what we do and say
Mark 8:27-38 Peter's confession of Jesus as Lord, and his misunderstanding

Suggested Hymns (From Denis Towner. TIS = Together in Song; AHB = Australian Hymn Book; SA = Sing Alleluia)

Hymns for Sunday 24, Yr.B

lesson hymn TIS AHB SA

E All who love and serve your city 634 562

G Be thou my guardian and my guide 498

O Be thou my vision 547 455

G Come down O Love divine 398 310

G Community of Christ who make the cross your own 473

O Creator of the earth and skies 556

E Dear Father Lord of humankind 598 519

Ps Father Lord of all creation 631 567

G Fold to your heart your sister and your brother 587 503

E God be in my head 549 456

O God has spoken to his people. Hallelujah! 636 39

Ps God who stretched the spangled heavens 163 112

O God you have given us power to sound 550

Ps God's law is perfect and converts 8

G I danced in the morning 242 183

G Just as I am without one plea 584 497

E Let us talents and tongues employ 537 59

G Lift high the cross 351 271

G Lord Christ we praise your sacrifice 251 60

G Lord Jesus Christ you have come to us 526 451

E May the mind of Christ my Saviour 609 537

G O Jesus I have promised 595 514

Ps O Lord my God, when I, in awesome wonder 155

O O Spirit of the living God 405 318

Ps O worship the King all-glorious above 133 67

G Praise to the Holiest in the height 141 79

E Take my life and let it be 599 520

G Take up your cross, the Saviour said 583 496

Ps When we walk with the Lord 531

E Where there is charity and love 434 C591

G Who would true valour see 561 467

Other Possible Hymns
(Numbers refer to The Australian Hymn Book and Sing Alleluia.)
258 (TIS 342) When I survey the wondrous cross
265 (TIS 349) In the cross of Christ I glory
522 (TIS 601) O Master let me walk with thee
429 (TIS 509) Come thou everlasting Spirit

Sermon summary (click here for complete sermon)

A family illustration ...I saw her mother take her aside. When we take someone aside what do we have in mind? We might take a friend aside when know something they don't. As we see it, it is for the good of the person we take aside and perhaps for the good of the group also. What was happening then when Peter took Jesus aside?

This took place at an important time in the ministry of Jesus. Peter had for the first time confessed belief in Jesus as the Messiah (Mark 8:28-29). There had been earlier recognitions of Jesus as the Messiah (eg cf John 1:40-42,45; Mark 1:24-25). But Peter's confession was different He was putting his trust in Jesus. Peter was ready now to make a commitment to go with him wherever he might lead; or so he thought, until Jesus began to tell them something quite shocking about what it would mean for himself and for them (Mark 8:31-32). Peter clearly had misunderstood what it meant for Jesus to be the Messiah. There were guides to it in the Hebrew Scriptures (eg Daniel 7:13-14 which fits the idea of a Messiah If Jesus intended to pick up this idea when he used the title Son of Man for himself, he certainly wanted to give it some new content.) He might be destined for glory, but he was first going to be the suffering servant, and that did not fit with Peter's conception of a glorious kingdom..

What is its message for us? There was more to it than Peter simply misunderstanding. It was a very serious error, sufficient for Jesus call him Satan (Mark 8:33). Who else had said to Jesus that if he was the Messiah God would not allow him to suffer? It was Satan, when he tempted Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:6). When Peter took Jesus aside he thought he knew. The Messiah must not suffer. The Kingdom depends on it, he thought. And it was a real temptation to Jesus. The message for us ought to be clear. We are in danger of taking Jesus aside. We all have our own human idea of what we want Jesus to be like. Our conformity to the dominant culture demands that Jesus be the kind of Messiah we would like him to be and it rebukes him for challenging our preconceived ideas about him. Above all it misses the call of Jesus to meet him at the foot of the cross. His call is to follow him to Jerusalem; to see him die (Mark 8:34-35).

To share in the new life of the Messiah in the Kingdom of God is first of all to share in his death. It requires us to be prepared to die to all our preconceived ideas of him and about the kind of life that we hope to live. Let us not then take Jesus aside to correct him, but rather let him correct us, so that we offer ourselves as a living sacrifice and hope to live with him for ever.

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The Gathering of the People of God

CALL TO WORSHIP

The heavens are telling the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge. (Psalms 19:1-2)

Let us worship God.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. (Psalms 19:14)

HYMN O Lord my God, when I, in awesome wonder TIS155

PRAYER OF ADORATION
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. {2} Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.(Psalms 19:1-2)
Mighty God, we meet to celebrate your greatness. We join with the hosts of heaven to sing your praises and to offer you worship. For you are worthy of adoration from every mouth, and every tongue should praise you. You created the earth by your power; you save the human race by your mercy; and make it new by your grace. Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we offer you our grateful praise.

CONFESSION
We have failed to love you with all our heart and to be good stewards of your creation: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
We have failed to take up the cross of discipleship and to be good stewards of your gospel: Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
We have failed to be faithful members of your church and to be good stewards of your spiritual gifts: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. -- Romans 5:8
Hear then Christ's word of grace, 'Your sins are forgiven' Thanks be to God

DOXOLOGY: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

WELCOME AND GREETING EACH OTHER

Service of the Word

INTRODUCTION OF THEME: Jesus the Messiah: what is he really like?
OLD TESTAMENT Proverbs 1:20-33 Wisdom cries out in the street
PSALM 19 The heavens are telling the glory of God
EPISTLE James 3:1-12 Controlling what we do and say
GOSPEL Mark 8:27-38 Peter's confession of Jesus as Lord, and his misunderstanding

HYMN God has spoken to his people. Hallelujah! TIS 636, SA 39
SERMON
HYMN Take up your cross, the Saviour said TIS 583, AHB 496

OFFERING AND DEDICATION
SHARING TIME [Notices, celebrations, requests for intercessions]
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
For all people in their daily life and work;
for our families, friends and neighbours, and for those who are alone.
For this community, our country, and the world;
for all who work for justice, freedom and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
for the victims of hunger, fear, injustice and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
for those who minister to the sick, the friendless and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
for all who proclaim the gospel, and for all seek the truth.
For the Uniting Church in Australia,
for James, president of the Assembly,
for ..., Moderator of the Synod, and ... Moderator elect, [and for the Synods meeting this month]
and for... , Chairperson of Presbytery, and...., Presbytery Minister,
for elders and members of the parish council,
and for all who hold office in this congregation;
for all who serve God in the church.
For our own needs, and for others for whom you have called us to pray.
[Silence]
Hear us, Lord
for your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of life.
[Silence]
We exalt you, O God our king;
and praise your name for ever and ever.
We give thanks for all those who have died in the peace of Christ, and for the promise of your eternal kingdom.
[Silence]
In Christ you have called us to eternal glory;
to you be praise for ever and ever. Amen.

COLLECT FOR THE DAY
Father in heaven, Creator of all, look down upon your people in their moments of need, for you alone are the source of our peace. Bring us to the dignity which distinguishes the poor in spirit, and show us how great is the call to serve, that we may share in the peace of Christ who offered his life in the service of all. We ask this in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

THE LORD'S PRAYER [Front of the Hymn Book]

The Sending Forth of the People of God

HYMN Lift high the cross TIS 351, AHB 271
WORD OF MISSION
BLESSING
DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord:
In the name of Christ. Amen.

	Hymns for Sunday 24, Yr.B
lesson	hymn	TIS	AHB	SA
E	All who love and serve your city	634	562
G	Be thou my guardian and my guide		498
O	Be thou my vision	547	455
G	Come down O Love divine	398	310
G	Community of Christ who make the cross your own	473
O	Creator of the earth and skies		556
E	Dear Father Lord of humankind	598	519
Ps	Father Lord of all creation	631	567
G	Fold to your heart your sister and your brother	587	503
E	God be in my head	549	456
O	God has spoken to his people. Hallelujah!	636		39
Ps	God who stretched the spangled heavens	163	112
O	God you have given us power to sound		550
Ps	God's law is perfect and converts	8
G	I danced in the morning	242	183
G	Just as I am without one plea	584	497
E	Let us talents and tongues employ	537		59
G	Lift high the cross	351	271
G	Lord Christ we praise your sacrifice	251		60
G	Lord Jesus Christ you have come to us	526	451
E	May the mind of Christ my Saviour	609	537
G	O Jesus I have promised	595	514
Ps	O Lord my God, when I, in awesome wonder	155
O	O Spirit of the living God	405	318
Ps	O worship the King all-glorious above	133	67
G	Praise to the Holiest in the height	141	79
E	Take my life and let it be	599	520
G	Take up your cross, the Saviour said	583	496
Ps	When we walk with the Lord		531
E	Where there is charity and love	434	C591
G	Who would true valour see	561	467