February | 2015 | 2017 Lenten Readings

The Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, and it lasts until the Saturday before Easter Day. The last week of Lent is called Passion Week, which includes both Maundy Thursday (the institution of the Lord’s Supper) and Good Friday (the crucifixion of our Lord). Reminiscent of Jesus’ fasting for forty days in the wilderness, the Lenten season lasts forty days (not counting Sundays). Lent is a time to ask God to confront our own mortality and sinfulness; to ask Him to show us our need for grace; to grow in repentance; and, to reflect on the amazing truth of the Church’s participation in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For this year, our texts and readings focus on our need for the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The Cross shows us the depth of our sin and the enormity of our Father’s love for sinners. These thoughts are drawn from Christians who have pondered the Cross of Christ throughout the past twenty centuries, and are meant to complement the Scriptural witness of God’s unfolding plan of redemption. This guide also includes the page, “The Meaning of Lent,” which is a great orientation to the purpose of this season. May you be amazed at the grace of God as you see the truth that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. May we all be conformed more and more to the likeness of Jesus Christ.

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2017 Lenten Readings

West End Presbyterian Church

Monthly Archives: February 2015

Saturday February 28 :: I Would Flee

Friday February 27 :: In Every Respect

Thursday February 26 :: Beginning

Wednesday February 25 :: Belong

Tuesday February 24 :: Grasping

Monday February 23 :: Heal

The First Sunday in Lent, February 22 :: Became to Us

Saturday February 21 :: One

Friday February 20 :: Why

Thursday February 19 :: Wrath & Mercy

Ash Wednesday February 18 :: Many & More

The 2015 Lenten Readings Begin Wednesday