LENTEN DEVOTIONAL SERIES

Introduction

Dig Deeper: An article from Bible scholar JOSHUA SCHACHTERLE, PH.D at bartehrman.comhttps://www.bartehrman.com/12-disciples-of-jesus/

Song for Devotion: “Shine, Jesus, Shine” Maranatha Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTIGVIcHsFE

Prayer: Good and gracious God, you came to earth so that we might know you more fully. In this season turn my heart, mind, and life to you that I might know you more fully and love you more deeply. Bless me this day, for the sake of others. Amen.

Week 1

Dig Deeper: “The Calling of the Disciples” by John Schoenheit at thesowermagazine. https://thesowermagazine.com/the-calling-of-the-disciples/

Song for Devotion: “Oceans” Hillsong United https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy9nwe9_xzw

Prayer: Merciful God, you called the disciples from all walks of life to accompany you on your journey. Open my ears to hear your call today so that I might tune my life to yours and learn what it means to walk alongside you in 2024. In your powerful name. Amen.

Week 2

Dig Deeper: “Why God Chooses Splendid Sinners and Lovable Losers” by Ray Pritchard at keepbelieving.comhttps://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/why-god-chooses-splendid-sinners-and-lovable-losers/

Song for Devotion: “Come to the Table” by Sidewalk Prophets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXXxLwxfo0U

Prayer: Forgiving God, I’m grateful for the example of those who have walked imperfectly in faith. Give me the courage to set my sin and failure aside so that I might sit beside you at the table of life with tax collectors and sinners, doubters and deniers. Amen.

Week 3

Dig Deeper:  “Transfiguration of our Lord” at goarch.orghttps://www.goarch.org/transfiguration

Song for Devotion: “At the Cross (Love Ran Red)” by Chris Tomlin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqimy2axJNw

Prayer: Master of the Universe, you drew near to us and offered us the gift of grace. I pray that familiarity does not dull my senses to your majesty and might. Open me to see the fullness of who you are. Intimate and near. All knowing and all powerful. Amen.

Week 4

Dig Deeper: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” by Drew Hunter at desiringgod.orghttps://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-a-friend-we-have-in-jesus

Song for Devotion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6qXfZPtzsM

Prayer: Abba, Jesus taught us to pray in the most friendly and familiar way, “Daddy”. Give me the courage to use that name that I might draw closer to you, finding a place to rest and be refreshed by your company, your grace, your love. Amen.

Week 5

Dig Deeper: “Finding Forgiveness for Religious Hypocrisy” by Jonathan Hatt at explorehopechurch.orghttps://explorehopechurch.org/blog/2020/1/11/finding-forgiveness-for-religious-hypocrisy-isaiah-61-8

Song for Devotion: “Hypocrite” by Jimmy Clifton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY6EwX7XBvk

Prayer: Adonai, you are merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. I know that I have failed you today. Do not let my failures be a stumbling block to others. Instead, use your grace and my faith for the growth of faith, hope, and love in others. Amen.

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