October 23 – Pentecost 19
Posted by assocpastor on Oct 15th, 2011 in Service Readings
Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18
The legal code of Leviticus calls God people to be holy as God is holy. God’s people are always called to be like God. Here that similarity is lived out in caring for the poor and seeking justice for all people.
1 Thessalonians 2:1–8
Paul writes about coming among the Thessalonians because of his call to preach the Gospel. He also expressed thanks for their care for him in this relationship.
Matthew 22:34–46
Again Jesus is put on the spot by his adversaries. Here he summarizes the law of God to two commands: love God, love neighbors. In Jesus’ teaching, it is that simple.