The beauty of holiness

Sunday 21 January 2024

Readings:
Jonah 3:1-5
Mark 1:14-20
 
This week’s readings lead us to think about the theme of repentance – it’s the message God sent Jonah to Nineveh to deliver, and it’s the message that Jesus also began his ministry by proclaiming. In Mark’s gospel the first words Jesus speaks are: “The time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!”

The sermon, though, focuses on the call to holiness as part of discipleship. Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/DoBantXfkBU

God of majesty, Trinity of Love,
Accept and make holy all that we are,
all that we have, and all that we offer you.
Keep us firm in our faith, and strong in your service.
Create in us a new heart, that we may respond willingly
to your transforming grace and power.
One God, our Saviour, now and for ever.
Amen.