Lent is a 40-day season in the Christian calendar that prepares our hearts for Easter.
Beginning on Ash Wednesday and leading up to Holy Week, Lent is a time of prayer, repentance, fasting, and renewed devotion to Jesus Christ.
During the 6-weeks of Lent this year, join us in daily Scripture reflection as we use specific passages to draw near to Jesus together.
Daily passages on The Cross / The King: Palm Sunday & Passion Sunday
Jesus, the humble King, reigns through suffering love. In praise and Passion, He shapes us in humility and faithfulness.
Day 1 — Zechariah 9:9 (the King comes humbly)
Topic: Jesus comes as King, but not in the way one might expect. His humility is not weakness; it is holy strength. He invites all to let go of shallow power and welcome His gentle rule.
Day 2 — Psalm 118:19–29 (Hosanna; blessed is He who comes)
Topic: The crowd’s “Hosanna” is both praise and a plea for help—save us now. The call is to offer Jesus genuine worship, not just words, and to seek to remain close as the story moves toward the cross.
Day 3 — Matthew 21:1–11 (the Triumphal Entry)
Topic: Jesus is welcomed with joy, but there is a longing for more than just a moment of celebration. The prayer is to remain faithful when the crowd disappears, and the cross is near. Hosanna, keep us close.
Day 4 — Isaiah 50:4–9 (the servant who does not turn back)
Topic: Jesus faces suffering with steadfast obedience. This is the kind of courage Lent forges: not the roar of bravado, but quiet faithfulness that does not turn away.
Day 5 — Philippians 2:6–11 (the humility of Christ; every knee will bow)
Topic: The cross is not a detour from Jesus’ glory; it is the path He chose. There is awe and worship, because the exalted King is the One who humbled Himself for love.
Day 6 — Psalm 33 (steadfast love; hope in the LORD)
Topic: As Holy Week draws to a close, God’s steadfast love steadies our hearts. The call is to wait, hope, and trust, not in human strength, but in the faithful love of the Lord who reigns.
Jesus, the humble King, reigns through suffering love. In praise and Passion, He shapes us in humility and faithfulness.
Day 1 — Zechariah 9:9 (the King comes humbly)
Topic: Jesus comes as King, but not in the way one might expect. His humility is not weakness; it is holy strength. He invites all to let go of shallow power and welcome His gentle rule.
Day 2 — Psalm 118:19–29 (Hosanna; blessed is He who comes)
Topic: The crowd’s “Hosanna” is both praise and a plea for help—save us now. The call is to offer Jesus genuine worship, not just words, and to seek to remain close as the story moves toward the cross.
Day 3 — Matthew 21:1–11 (the Triumphal Entry)
Topic: Jesus is welcomed with joy, but there is a longing for more than just a moment of celebration. The prayer is to remain faithful when the crowd disappears, and the cross is near. Hosanna, keep us close.
Day 4 — Isaiah 50:4–9 (the servant who does not turn back)
Topic: Jesus faces suffering with steadfast obedience. This is the kind of courage Lent forges: not the roar of bravado, but quiet faithfulness that does not turn away.
Day 5 — Philippians 2:6–11 (the humility of Christ; every knee will bow)
Topic: The cross is not a detour from Jesus’ glory; it is the path He chose. There is awe and worship, because the exalted King is the One who humbled Himself for love.
Day 6 — Psalm 33 (steadfast love; hope in the LORD)
Topic: As Holy Week draws to a close, God’s steadfast love steadies our hearts. The call is to wait, hope, and trust, not in human strength, but in the faithful love of the Lord who reigns.
A Simple Daily Rhythm for Meditative Reflection
- Try to find a quiet spot. Take a few slow breaths and let yourself settle in. You can start with a simple prayer. Just one line is enough.
“Lord Jesus, meet me with You in the wilderness today.”
- Read today’s passage slowly three times, taking your time and not rushing.
- During the first reading, just listen and see if any word or phrase stands out to you.
- When you read it a second time, pause over that word or phrase and let it sink in.
- On the third reading, ask yourself, What is God showing me about the wilderness here?
- Reflect. Don’t try to force any insight. Just notice…
- What does this reveal about God’s heart?
- Where do I feel comfort, resistance, grief, longing, or gratitude?
- What might God be inviting me to trust or release today?
- Respond honestly and simply. Speak to God in a few honest sentences. You could respond with:
- Thanksgiving,
- Confession,
- Or a request for help
- Take a few minutes to rest, sit quietly, and just be present.
- If you want, go back to the word or phrase that caught your attention.
- Carry one phrase with you.
- You could write down a phrase from the passage and keep it with you during the day, whether on a note card, your phone, or just in your mind.