Bible Study Page For Lent
Daily Readings for March 1st thru April 3rd
The daily readings are from the Revised Common Lectionary and are designed to allow you to reflect on the texts you have just heard in worship for three days and then prepare for the next worship service by three days of reading. There are Psalms appointed to be read daily in each of those three day cycles. By following this ancient practice, one can enter more deeply into the mystery of the Passion of Our Lord.
Monday March 1, 2010
Exodus 33:1-6 Abrahams descendants lament
Romans 4:1-12 The faith of Abraham
Tuesday March 2, 2010
Numbers 14:10b-24 Moses intercedes for the people
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 God is faithful
Wednesday March 3, 2010
2 Chronicles 20:1-1-22 The king prays for Jerusalem
Luke 13:22-31 The narrow door
Daily: Psalm 105:1-42 God's covenant with Abraham
PREPARATION FOR SUNDAY
Thursday March 4, 2010
Daniel 3:19-30 Servants of God vindicated
Revelation 2:8-11 Warning to the church in Smyrna
Friday March 5, 2010
Daniel 12: 1-4 God sends Michael
Revelation 3: 1-6 Warning to the church in Sardis
Saturday March 6, 2010
Isaiah 5: 1-7 The song of the vineyard
Luke 6:43-45 A tree and its fruits
Daily: Psalm 63: 1-8 O God, eagerly I seek you
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT March 7, 2010
Isaiah 55: 1-9 Come to the water
Psalm 63: 1-8 O God, eagerly I seek you
1 Corinthians 10: 1-13 Israel, baptized in cloud and seas
Luke 13: 1-9 The parable of the fig tree
REFLECTIONS ON SUNDAY
Monday March 8, 2010
Jeremiah 11: 1-17 Judgment against the olive tree
Romans 2:1-11 Divine judgment applies to all
Tuesday March 9, 2010
Ezekiel 17: 1-10 Allegory of the vine
Romans 2: 12-16 What the law requires is written on the heart
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Numbers 13: 17-27 The fruit of the promised land
Luke 13: 18-21 Parables of the mustard seed, yeast
Daily: Psalm 39 My hope is in God
PREPARATION FOR SUNDAY
Thursday March 11, 2010
Joshua 4: 1-13 Joshua leads the people across the Jordan
2 Corinthians 4: 16-5:5 Paul comforts with a promise of glory
Friday March 12, 2010
Joshua 4:14-24 God's people come through the waters dry-shod
2 Corinthians 5:6-15 Walking by faith and not by sight
Saturday March 13, 2010
Exodus 32: 7-14 Moses begs forgiveness
Luke 15: 1-10 Parables of a lost sheep and a lost coin
Daily: Psalm 32 Be glad, you righteous
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT March 14, 2010
Joshua 5: 9-12 Israel eats bread and grain
Psalm 32 Be glad, you righteous
2 Corinthians : 16-21 The mystery and ministry of reconciliation
Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 The parable of the forgiving father
REFLECTION ON SUNDAY
Monday March 15, 2010
Leviticus 23: 26-41 Days for confession and celebration
Revelation 19: 1-8 The marriage supper of the Lamb
Tuesday March 16, 2010
Leviticus 25: 1-19 The jubilee celebration
Revelation 19: 9-10 Blessed are those invited to the marriage supper
Wednesday March 17, 2010
2 Kings 4: 1-7 The widow saved
Luke 9: 10-17 Jesus feeds 5000
Daily: Psalm 53 Restoring our fortunes
PREPARATION FOR SUNDAY
Thursday March 18, 2010
Isaiah 43: 1-7 God will gather through fire and water
Philippians 2: 19-24 Apostolic visits are promised
Friday March 19, 2010
Isaiah 43:; 8-15 God is Lord, Holy One, Creator, Ruler
Philippians 2: 25-3: 1 Pal praises a co-worker
Saturday March 20, 2010
Exodus 12:21-27 Passover instituted to celebrate the exodus
John 11: 45-57 Plotting against Jesus during Passover
Daily: Psalm 126 Sowing with tears, reaping with joy
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT March 21, 2010
Isaiah 43: 16-21 The Lord gives water in the wilderness
Psalm 126 sowing with tears, reaping with joy
Philippians 3: 4b-14 To know Christ and his resurrection
John 12: 1-8 Mary anoints Jesus for his burial
REFLECTION ON SUNDAY
Monday March 22, 2010
Exodus 40: 1-15 Anointing the holy things
Hebrews 10: 19-25 Jesus, priest for the people of God
Tuesday March 23, 2010
Judges 9: ;7-15 Anointing the bramble
1 John 2: 18-28 Knowing the Son
Wednesday March 24, 2010
Habakkuk 3: 2-15 God will save the anointed
Luke 18: 31-34 Jesus foretells his death
Daily Psalm 20 Victory for God's anointed
PREPARATION FOR SUNDAY
Thursday March 25, 2010
Isaiah 53: 10-12 The suffering one bears the sin of many
Hebrews 2: 1-9 God's care for humankind
Friday March 26, 2010
Isaiah 4: 9-10 God's love is steadfast
Hebrews 2: 10-18 Jesus' suffering binds him to humankind
Saturday March 27, 2010
Leviticus 23: 1-8 Sabbath and Passover
Luke 22: 1-13 Jesus prepares for Passover
Daily Psalm 31: 9-16 I commend my spirit
SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT March 28, 2010
Liturgy of the Palms, Sunday March 28, 2010
Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29 Blessed is the one who comes
Luke 19: 28-40 Entrance into the final days
Liturgy of the Passion Sunday March 28, 2010
Isaiah 50: 4-9a The servant submits to suffering
Psalm 31: 9-16 I commend my spirit
Philippians 2: 5-11
Luke 22:14-23:56 The Passion and death of Jesus
Monday of Holy Week March 29, 2010
Isaiah 42: 1-9 The servant brings forth justice
Psalm 36: 5-11 Refuge under the shadow of your wings
Hebrews 9: 11-15 The blood of Christ redeems for eternal life
John 12: 1-11 Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus
Tuesday of Holy Week March 30, 2010
Isaiah 49:1-7 The servant brings salvation to earth's ends
Psalm 71: 1-14 From my mother's womb you have been my strength
1 Corinthians 1: 18-31 The cross of Christ reveals God's power and wisdom
John 12: 20-37 Jesus speaks of his death
Wednesday of Holy Week March 31, 2010
Isaiah 50: 4-9a The servant is vindicated by God
Psalm 70 Be pleased, O God, to deliver me
Hebrews 12: 1-3 Look to Jesus, who endured the cross
John 13: 21-32 Jesus foretells his betrayal
THE THREE DAYS
Maundy Thursday April 1, 2010
Exodus 12: 1-14 The Passover of the Lord
Psalm 116: 1-2, 12-19 The cup of salvation
1 Corinthians 11: 23-26 Proclaim the Lord's death
John 13: 1-17, 31b-35 The service of Christ: footwashing and meal
Good Friday April 2, 2010
Isaiah 52: 13-53:12 The suffering servant
Psalm 22 Why have you forsaken me
Hebrews 10: 16-25 The way to God is opened
John 18: 1-19: 42 The Passion and death of Jesus
Holy Saturday April 3, 2010
Job 14: 1-14 Hope for a tree
Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16 Take me out of the net
1 Peter 4: 1-8 The gospel proclaimed even to the dead
Matthew 27: 57-66 The burial of Jesus