Studies on the Sunday Readings in Lent

By the Revd Dr Colin Dundon.

Each study document includes include the scripture texts. Click the link to download the study in printable pdf format.

Introduction

An introduction to the Lenten studies.

Year A — Creation to New Creation : 2023

Download the six studies as a single booklet here. You are also invited to view the St Philips Calendar of Lenten Reflections, 2023, which has lectionary readings, art, music and reflection for each day in Lent.
  1. "Pilgrimage: Who rules?" Study for the First Sunday in Lent — 26 Feb 23. — Genesis 2.15-17; 3.1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5.12-21; Matthew 4.1-11.

  2. "Pilgrimage: Faith in Jesus and a New Life in the Spirit." Study for the Second Sunday in Lent — 5 Mar 23 — Genesis 12.1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4.1-5 (6-12) 13-17; John 3.1-17 or Matthew 17.1-9.

  3. "Pilgrimage: From Slave Nation to The World." Study for the Third Sunday in Lent — 12 Mar 23 — Exodus 17.1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5.1-11; John 4.5-42.

  4. "Pilgrimage: From Appearance to Reality." Study for the Fourth Sunday in Lent — 19 Mar 23 — 1 Samuel 16.1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5.8-14; John 9.1-41.

  5. "Pilgrimage: From Spirit to Resurrection." Study for the Fifth Sunday in Lent — 26 Mar 23. — Ezekiel 37.1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8.6-11; John 11.1-45.

  6. "Pilgrimage: From Pain to Liberty for All." Study for the Sixth Sunday in Lent, Palm Sunday — 2 Apr 23. — Isaiah 50.4-9a; Psalm 31.9-16; Philippians 2.5-11; Matthew 26.1-27.6 or Matthew 27.11-54.

Year B — Studies on the Sunday Lenten Readings

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  1. Study for the First Sunday in Lent — Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15.

  2. Study for the Second Sunday in Lent — 5 Mar 23 — Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:24-32; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38

  3. Study for the Third Sunday in Lent — Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19 ; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22.

  4. Study for the Fourth Sunday in Lent — 19 Mar 23 — Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21.

  5. Study for the Fifth Sunday in Lent — 26 Mar 23. — Jeremiah 31:31-34 | Psalm 119:9-16 | Hebrews 5:5-14 | John 12:20-33.

  6. Study for the Sixth Sunday in Lent, Palm Sunday — Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-18; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1–15:27

Year C — Living the Cross in a Changing World

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  1. "Beginnings and Endings." Study for the First Sunday in Lent — Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Romans 10:4-13; Luke 4:1-15

  2. "Trust on the Way." Study for the Second Sunday in Lent — Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:1-9

  3. "Seek and Listen." Study for the Third Sunday in Lent — Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:31-35

  4. "Endings and Beginnings." Study for the Fourth Sunday in Lent — Joshua 5:2-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:11-32.

  5. "A New Thing — A Cross." Study for the Fifth Sunday in Lent — Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:3-14; John 12:1-8

  6. "The Cosmos Holds its Breath." Study for the Sixth Sunday in Lent, Palm Sunday — Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; or Luke 23:1-49.