Lent is the 40 days prior to Easter Sunday in consideration of the days Jesus spent in the wilderness. It is a time of remembrance to reflect on what Jesus has done for all through His sacrifice on the cross and resurrection from the dead. This time of reflection helps us to grow in our understanding of the love of Christ and deepens our relationship with God. These 40 days will serve to prepare us for a more meaningful celebration of remembrance on Good Friday and Easter.
What should we do during these 40 days of anticipation? Over the centuries, according to Christian tradition, three actions stand out as staples of Lent – prayer, fasting, and alms-giving. Each of these offers the opportunity for personal reflection that serves to edify our relationship with the Lord.
To facilitate this time of reflection, CLICK the image below for the Devotional Series According to the Scriptures packet
The devotional resource packet includes 1 devotional per week for the next 7 weeks. Each devotional consists of:
- Bible Verse
- Commentary
- Questions for discussion or contemplation
- Song suggestions for personal or family worship opportunities
- Family prompt and/or activity
Additional Articles, Devotionals, and Activities
7 Words from the Cross - Article from the Spring 2016 VISION Newsletter
7 Words from the Cross - Video devotional
Jesus - The Passover Lamb - Article from the Spring 2017 VISION Newsletter
Holy Week Summary - Article and timeline from Spring 2011 VISION Newsletter
The Christ Hymn - Article from the Summer 2019 VISION Newsletter
The Story of Holy Week - Devotional
Praying in the Garden - At-home Holy Week guided worship experience
Holy Week Story and Activities - Guided story videos and activities for children and families
For Your Journey | Episode 89 - Lent
For Your Journey | Episode 80 - Passiontide
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