Lenten Journey Through Scripture

Submitted byJay C. Treat onWed, 02/17/2021 - 3:44 pm

During this year's Lenten season, our congregation is taking a journey together through scripture. We're invited to read part of the passion narrative in the Gospel of John each day. Check each day for the next episode in the 40-day series, as we follow in the steps of Jesus. We'll add links to the passages in John's passion narrative as we journey in the Master's steps. There are no readings on Sundays.

The Passion Narrative in the Gospel of John in 40 Readings
Date Passage with link Description
Ash Wednesday, February 17 John 12:12–19 Jesus enters Jerusalem and is hailed as king.
Thursday, February 18 John 12:20–26 Some Greeks come to see Jesus; he predicts his death and invites followers.
Friday, February 19 John 12:27–43 Jesus speaks about his death.
Saturday, February 20 John 12:44–50 Jesus says what his Father tells him.
First Sunday of Lent, February 21    
Monday, February 22 John 13:1–11 Jesus washes his disciples' feet.
Tuesday, February 23 John 13:12–20 Jesus explains his example and predicts his betrayal by one who shares his bread.
Wednesday, February 24 John 13:21–30 Jesus predicts his betrayal, and Judas leaves.
Thursday, February 25 John 13:31–35 Jesus gives a new commandment.
Friday, February 26 John 13:36–38 Jesus predicts Peter's denial.
Saturday, February 27 John 14:1–7 Jesus is the way to the Father.
Second Sunday of Lent, February 28    
Monday, March 1 John 14:8–14 "Whoever believes in me … will do even greater things"
Tuesday, March 2 John 14:15–24 Jesus promises the Holy Spirit.
Wednesday, March 3 John 14:25–31 Jesus gives his peace.
Thursday, March 4 John 15:1–11 Jesus is the True Vine.
Friday, March 5 John 15:12–17 Jesus gives a new commandment.
Saturday, March 6 John 15:18–16:4a The world hates the disciples.
Third Sunday of Lent, March 7    
Monday, March 8 John 16:4b–15 Jesus will send the Advocate, the Spirit of Truth.
Tuesday, March 9 John 16:16–24 The disciples' grief will turn to joy.
Wednesday, March 10 John 16:25–33 Jesus will go to the Father.
Thursday, March 11 John 17:1–5 Jesus prays for his disciples.
Friday, March 12 John 17:6–19 Jesus prays that God will protect his disciples from the evil one.
Saturday, March 13 John 17:20–26 Jesus prays that his disciples may be one.
Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 14    
Monday, March 15 John 18:1-11 Jesus is arrested.
Tuesday, March 16 John 18:12–14 Jesus is taken before the high priest.
Wednesday, March 17 John 18:15–18 Peter denies Jesus.
Thursday, March 18 John 18:19–24 The high priest questions Jesus.
Friday, March 19 John 18:25–27 Peter denies Jesus two more times.
Saturday, March 20 John 18:28–32 Jesus is taken before Pilate.
Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 21    
Monday, March 22 John 18:33–38a Pilate questions Jesus.
Tuesday, March 23 John 18:38b–40 Pilate offers to release Jesus or Barabbas.
Wednesday, March 24 John 19:1–7 Pilate has Jesus flogged. The crowd demands crucifixion.
Thursday, March 25 John 19:8–12 Pilate tries to release Jesus.
Friday, March 26 John 19:13–16a Pilate hands Jesus over to be crucified.
Saturday, March 27 John 19:16–18 Jesus is crucified.
Palm Sunday, March 28    
Monday, March 29 John 19:19–22 Pilate has a sign posted on the cross.
Tuesday, March 30 John 19:23–25a The soldiers cast lots for Jesus' clothes.
Wednesday, March 31 John 19:25b–27 Jesus speaks to his mother and the beloved disciple.
Maundy Thursday, April 1 John 19:28–30 Jesus dies.
Good Friday, April 2 John 19:31–37 The soldiers pierce Jesus' side
Holy Saturday, April 3 John 19:38–42 Jesus' disciples put his body in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea.
Easter Sunday, April 4