Matthew 5:1-12
“Different Priorities”
Rev. Benjamin Wines
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Today is the sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, “Different Priorities”. Our Scripture passage comes from Matthew 5:1-12 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 15. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.
Call to Worship (from Psalm 15)
Leader: O Lord, who may abide in your tent?
People: Who may dwell on your holy hill?
Leader: Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right,
People: And speak the truth from their heart;
Leader: Who do not slander with their tongue, and do no evil to their friends,
People: Nor take up a reproach against their neighbors;
Leader: In whose eyes the wicked are despised,
People: But who honor those who fear the Lord
Leader: Who stand by their oath even to their hurt;
People: Who do not lend money at interest,
Leader: And do not take a bribe against the innocent.
People: Those who do these things shall never be moved.
Question for Further Reflection:
In this passage, Jesus establishes the priorities of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Are there any that surprise you?
How are we called to live in this world as Kingdom-minded people?