This Week’s Readings

Readings

SUNDAY 17th August 2025

For you to read, to reflect on and to lead your prayer

Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10

Jeremiah, as with those who have gone before and after, feels the wrath of a leader as he ‘speaks truth to power’.

Hebrews 12:1-4

Here is the assurance for those who walk the way of the cross: Christ has gone before, and a cloud of witnesses prayerfully support us.

Luke 12:49-53

Jesus highlights the reality of those who follow him. Their discipleship will come with a cost, and that cost may be personal. Relationships may suffer as the demands of faith are realised.