FIRST Sunday LENT 2023
READING 1 Genesis 2.7-9, 3.1 GOSPEL Matt 4.1-11
READING 2 Rom 5.12,17-1
In the Genesis story heard today the ancient writers have provided us with material for meditation on the timeless questions of sin, rebellion, salvation and the unique nature of humanity being created in the image of God.
In the Gospel Matthew allows us to struggle with Jesus so that we all learn the truth. There are three parts to this ,‘one on one combat', like a martial arts black belt contest between skilled opponents. In reality, this is more like an inner struggle with Jesus looking for God’s answers as he sifts through all the voices he has heard......
Hymn "The Word of God will be my Strength and my Shield" © Mike Anderson 2007
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