Luke 16:19-31?New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Rich Man and Lazarus 19??There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20?And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21?who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich […]
Wednesday in the Second Week of Lent, Reflections for Lent Series
Matthew 20:17-28?New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) A Third Time Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection 17?While Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and said to them on the way, 18??See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the […]
Tuesday in the Second Week of Lent, Reflections for Lent Series
Matthew 23:1-12?New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Jesus Denounces Scribes and Pharisees 23?Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2??The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses? seat; 3?therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach. 4?They […]
Monday in the Second Week of Lent, Reflections for Lent Series
Luke 6:36-38?New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 36?Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.?37??Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38?give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will […]
Second Sunday in Lent, Reflections for Lent Series
Matthew 17:1-9?English Standard Version (ESV) The Transfiguration 17?And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2?And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3?And behold, there appeared […]
Saturday in the First Week of Lent, Reflections for Lent Series
Matthew 5:43-48?English Standard Version (ESV) Love Your Enemies 43??You have heard that it was said, ?You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.? 44?But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45?so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes […]
Friday in the First Week of Lent, Reflections for Lent Series
Matthew 5:20-26?English Standard Version (ESV) 20?For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.?21??You have heard that it was said to those of old, ?You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.? 22?But I say to you that […]
