Lent 2021

It is a common practice during the 40 days of Lent to be especially intentional about setting aside time for daily Scripture reading and reflection. This Lent reading plan walks through each of the four Gospels during the Lent season. What better way to prepare for Easter than to read the complete story of Jesus’ birth, life, death and resurrection?

As you read, we invite you to consider at least one question from each category below. You could write out your answers, or perhaps discuss them with a friend or spouse.

Read the Passage:
Read the entire Bible passage for the day and select one verse or section to meditate on. Read through this selection at least two more times.

Observe the Passage: What is being said.
• Who is speaking? Who is this about? Who are the main characters?
• What is the main subject or event? What do you learn about the people, event, or teaching?
• When do / will the events occur?
• Where did this happen? Where was it said?
• Why is something being said or mentioned? Why would or will this happen? Why at that time and or to this person/people?
• How will it happen? How is it illustrated?

Interpret the Passage: What does it mean.
• What sinful, broken, or fallen condition is being addressed or corrected by the passage?
• What is the deeper sin beneath the behavior?
• What prompted the John to write this passage.
• What does this passage tell us about Jesus Christ and how he is the answer to the sin condition revealed?

Apply the Passage: Application to you & others.
How can your life be different today because of what you have read?
• Lessons to be learned
• Examples to be followed or avoided
• Promises to be claimed and enjoyed
• Character trait of God revealed
• Deeds to start, continue, or stop

Pray the passage:
Speak or ideally write out a prayer for yourself and others based on what you read today.

 Another helpful way to quiet your mind and focus your heart during this season is music. Here is a link for a playlist that we have found helpful. You’ll notice that it’s quite long; we don’t recommend trying to listen to it all in one sitting, but rather take a few songs at a time. Bear in mind that the playlist includes liturgical elements put to music, as well as a host of songs that will thematically take us closer and closer to the triumph of Easter.

How can we pray for you or rejoice with you this season? Let us know with the button above!