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February 22nd: Exodus 2 & Matthew 9:1-17

Alastair Roberts

February 22nd: Exodus 2 & Matthew 9:1-17

February 21, 2020
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

Moses delivered from the water and settling in Midian. Jesus forgives sins and eats with tax collectors and sinners.

Some passages referenced:

Genesis 6:14-16 (the building of the ark); Genesis 11 (the story of Babel); Exodus 14-15 (the Red Sea crossing).

Matthew 4:13 (Jesus living in Capernaum); Hosea 6:6 (mercy not sacrifice); Matthew 5:7, 12:7, 23:23 (the primacy of mercy).

Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).

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