Thomas Bergen spoke from the lectionary texts on lessons in land-sharing. The story in 1 Kings 21 of Jezebel's scapegoating of Naboth to dispossess the Jezreelite of his ancestral vineyard for King Ahab's benefit has parallels throughout history in other covetous land grabs justified by a sense of entitlement, while elders and nobles turn a blind eye. Thomas concluded with three lessons in land sharing: accept God's ownership of all land, accept our partiality (resist greed), and accept responsibility for the consequences of our choices. Will we keep silent and enjoy the benefits of the Doctrine of Discovery, or will we speak up for our indigenous neighbours? [KH]

Passage: Psalm 32; Leviticus 25:14-17,23; 1Kings 21:1-21
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Speaker: Thomas Bergen
Worship Leader: Henry Neufeld
Song Leader: Andre Pekovich
Pianist: Rosemary Bell
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