Luke 22: 14-23 - Fr Paul Thomas

Busola Sodeinde draws all previous sessions in the series together, reflecting on The Great Commission in Matthew 28: 19-20, and how continued generosity is vital to sustain God’s work through his Church.

The 2023 series continues with Busola Sodeinde, drawing on the Old Testament story of Joseph (beginning in Genesis 37) and how he was sustained through the darkest of times.

Busola Sodeinde introduces the Generosity Week 2023 podcast series, and how we might draw on our 'faith currency' in uncertain times. She will lead us through a series of Biblical reflections, beginning with Matthew 6.

In this fifth episode of the series, Busola Sodeinde reflects on The Greatest Commandment in Matthew 22.34-40, and how our faith and love for God is important when honouring Him with our giving. 

The story of Elijah and the widow at Zarephath, in 1 Kings 17, is the focus for the fourth podcast in the series, teaching us about giving sacrificially. Presented by Busola Sodeinde.

Busola Sodeinde continues the series for 2023, drawing on the experience of the Isrealites in the desert with Moses (Exodus 16), and how this teaches us the value of having just enough.

Today we hear from the Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Loughborough (@Guli_FD on twitter) as she explores 1 John 3: 16-24 particularly focusing on verse 17: If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?

Today we hear from Robin Peake (@robin_peake on twitter) as he explores 1 Corinthians 12: 1-31 particularly focusing on verse 4-6:There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.Robin Peake is Director for Supporters at Wycliffe Bible Translators and a leader in his local church.

Today we hear from Hazel Lynch as she explores Romans 12:1-13 particularly focusing on verses 1 and 2:Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Today we hear from Fr Paul Thomas as he explores Luke 22:14-23 particularly focusing on verse 19:And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”Fr Paul Thomas is the vicar of St James's, Sussex Gardens, the parish church of Paddington in the Diocese of London.