Luke 22:14–15 (NRSV)14 When the hour came, he took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. 15 He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; Palm Sunday begins with a high and joyous scene and typically the worship ends with a reminder ofContinue reading “Lenten Devotion for April 13, 2019”
Category Archives: Lent 2019
Lent Devotion for April 12, 2019
Philippians 2:5–11 (NRSV) 5 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited,7 but emptied himself,taking the form of a slave,being born in human likeness.And being found in human form,8 he humbledContinue reading “Lent Devotion for April 12, 2019”
Lent Devotion for April 11, 2019
Psalm 118:1–4 (NRSV) 1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;his steadfast love endures forever!2 Let Israel say,“His steadfast love endures forever.”3 Let the house of Aaron say,“His steadfast love endures forever.”4 Let those who fear the Lord say,“His steadfast love endures forever.” This psalm starts with a call and response. GiveContinue reading “Lent Devotion for April 11, 2019”
Lent Devotion for April 10, 2019
Luke 19:11–13 (NRSV) As they were listening to this, he went on to tell a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. 12 So he said, “A nobleman went to a distant country to get royal power for himself and then return. 13Continue reading “Lent Devotion for April 10, 2019”
Lenten Devotion for April 8, 2019
Psalm 118:19–29 (NRSV) 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness,that I may enter through themand give thanks to the Lord. 20 This is the gate of the Lord;the righteous shall enter through it. 21 I thank you that you have answered meand have become my salvation. 22 The stone that the builders rejectedhas becomeContinue reading “Lenten Devotion for April 8, 2019”
