lent reading calendar 2016
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Prepare yourself for Lent with this simple Lent Reading Calendar from Bromley Road Baptist Church!TRANSCRIPT
14
Mark 1:12-15
Be reconciled to God. Ask God for the forgiveness he offers in Christ. Then forgive others.
21
Matthew 9:2-10
God has given us His only Son. What does it mean for you to follow him?
28
Exodus 20:1-17
As you read God’s commands, repent and ask His forgiveness where you need to.
15
Leviticus 19:1-2,11-18
Our God is just, filled with mercy and compassion. Demonstrate that to someone today.
22
Luke 6:36-38
How can we show mercy and forgiveness to our enemies? To our loved ones?
29
Luke 4:24-30
Think of those you ignore or neglect. How might you extend grace and acceptance to them today?
16
Matthew 6:7-13
What significance might there be that Jesus instructed us to say “Our father” and not “My father”?
23
Matthew 20:17-28
Lent is a time to serve and bless others. How might you serve and bless someone today?
1
Psalm 25:4-9
“Remember me dear God, as I seek to make your path my path.”
10
Daniel 9:3
What do you need to plead to God for today? What do you think God wants you to plead to Him for?
17
Jonah 3:1-10
Even the powerful need to learn to humble themselves before God. How can you humble yourself today?
24
Matthew 23:1-12
When we humble ourselves to serve others, we become models of Jesus’ service to us.
2
Matthew 5:17-19
Jesus fulfilled the law. He suffered and died in our place. How might we express gratitude to Him today?
11
Matthew 6:1-6,16-18
What might God want to teach you from today’s scripture?
18
Matthew 7:7-12
Prayer is at the heart of our human journey. What do you need to pray to God about today?
25
Jeremiah 17:5-10
Blessings will come to those who trust in the Lord. Praise God for the blessings He has given you.
3
Jeremiah 7:23-28
Hear the word of the Lord. Walk in his ways. Let Him guide your steps.
12
Isaiah 58:1-9
Lent is a time of sacrifice and fasting to bless others. How might you bless others today?
19
Matthew 5:20-26
Open your heart to reconciliation, seeking ways to heal old wounds. Who might you need to speak to today?
26
Matthew 21:33-43
Bear fruit by spreading the Word of God. Be bountiful in speaking of Him.
4
Matthew 12:28-34
How can you express love to your neighbour and God today?
13
Luke 5:27-32
What would change in our lives if we chose to follow the teachings of Jesus in all we do?
20
Matthew 5:43-48
Jesus couples perfection with loving others. Why do you think that is? How might that change your life?
27
Psalm 103:1-12
God showers us with underserved gifts. Can we return the same?
5
Hosea 6:1-6
God loves us beyond measure. He seeks our love in return. Can we do that? How?
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February
13
Hebrews 5:7-9
Obedience is not an easy task. In what ways do you need to learn to be obedient to God?
20
Mark 14:1 - 15:47
As we near the end of Lent, we can still make changes in our life. What might you need to change today?
27
Matthew 28:18-20
The hope of the world hangs on the events of this day. Will you join God in the opportunity of sharing that hope?
14
Psalm 23:1-6
Do not fear, for the Lord is at our side. Pray for God’s peace in your life and this world this Lent.
21
Isaiah 42:1-7
Reach out to someone in need and offer your help and prayers today.
15
John 18:21-30
Jesus is the Son of Man who takes away the sins of the world. He is with you always, even to the end.
22
John 13:21-33
Jesus calls us to stand up and be counted. Are you ready to answer His call?
9
Isaiah 49:8-15
No matter what you’ve done, you are in God’s heart forever. Do you believe this to be true?
16
Isaiah 7:10-14
A new king has been born of the house of David, He comes to save us from our sins.
23
Matthew 26:14-25
Where at the table do you see yourself sitting with Jesus?
10
John 11:49-52
One man, Jesus, saved all of human kind in one act. What one act might you do today in response?
17
John 8:51-59
Do you make promises you don’t keep? Resolve to make a chance and keep your word.
24
Luke 22:14-20
As you eat and drink today, remember that He gave His life so that we may live.
11
Psalm 34:17-22
What troubles do you need to cry out to God with?
18
Jeremiah 20:10-13
Fear assaults us daily. But God is always there to see us through to safety.
25
John 18:1 - 19:42
A day of darkness. He hangs on the cross. He has been obedient to death.
12
John 7:40-53
Are we careful to be fair in all our dealings with others? How can we be more fair?
19
Ezekiel 37:21-28
What idols stand in the way of keeping God at the center of your life?
26
Mark 16:1-7
Today we wait. We wait between the darkness of Friday and the hope of Sunday.
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Lent Reading Calendar 2016 WEDNESDAY
March
8
Ezekiel 47:1-12
When God’s Word is spoken and lived, life will be abundant and fruitful. Does life feel abundant and fruitful?
6
John 3:14-21
How can you bring light into the world you interact with daily?
7
Psalm 30:2-13
Take time today to thank and praise God for all He has given us.