Lent 2026
Picturing Ourselves in the Story, Lent 2026
The events of Christ’s Passion, which take place during the last week of Jesus’ life, often don’t receive enough time in our worship and study. These stories are important to our faith journey and our identity as followers of Jesus. And yet we often move too quickly from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday with little time to take in the dramatic story of that last week. Throughout the six weeks of Lent we will “freeze-frame” moments in Holy Week so we might put ourselves in the picture, thereby “Entering the Passion of Jesus.” How might taking a closer look at the ancient story open us to deeper conviction for our role in its ongoing message?
BIBLE STUDY
This Lenten study will be on the book by Amy-Jill Levine titled Entering the Passion of Jesus (can be purchased here).
The Studies will be held on Wednesdays beginning, March 4 at 10am through April 1 at the church.
About Entering the Passion of Jesus:
Jesus’ final days were full of risk. Every move he made was filled with anticipation, danger, and the potential for great loss or great reward. Jesus risked his reputation when he entered Jerusalem in a victory parade. He risked his life when he dared to teach in the Temple. His followers risked everything when they left behind their homes, or anointed him with costly perfume. We take risks as we read and re-read these stories, finding new meanings and new challenges.
In Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the Passion story. She shows us how the text raises ethical and spiritual questions for the reader, and how we all face risk in our Christian experience.
LENT DEVOTIONALS
We will NOT be ordering copies of this Lenten Devotional. And we encourage you to do so! This Lent we will be using Junkyard Wisdom Lent by Roy Goble. Click here to order.
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