03/09/2026
📖 This Sunday’s Readings – Remember, Love and Reconcile
Exodus 12:1–14 – A Night of Deliverance
On the eve of freedom, God gives Israel the Passover meal—a way of remembering that God heard their suffering and acted to deliver them. Each household gathers, prepares the meal and marks the doorway before beginning the journey out of slavery. Passover becomes a lasting reminder that faith is rooted in remembering what God has done. What moments of God’s faithfulness do we need to remember?
🎵 Psalm 149 – Let the People Praise
“Sing to the Lord a new song!” Psalm 149 is an exuberant call for God’s people to rejoice in their Creator and King. Worship is more than something we observe—it draws the whole community into celebrating God’s goodness, justice and saving presence.
📖 Romans 13:8–14 – The Debt We Never Finish Paying
Paul gives us a wonderfully simple summary of Christian living: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbour and therefore fulfils the law. Paul also urges us to wake from spiritual sleep and live as people of the light. In a divided world, what might change if love genuinely shaped the way we treated one another?
✝️ Matthew 18:15–20 – When Relationships Go Wrong
Jesus is remarkably practical about conflict. When someone wrongs us, the first response should not be gossip, retaliation or public accusation. Jesus begins with conversation: “Go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone.” If that fails, others can become involved as the community seeks truth and reconciliation. Jesus’ goal is not simply proving who is right—it is restoring relationships.
A thought for the week
These readings take us from deliverance to discipleship. God saves a people and then teaches them how to live as his people: remembering his grace, loving their neighbours and working patiently for reconciliation when relationships become difficult.
Join us this Sunday as we explore what these ancient words might mean for the way we live with one another today.