We’re calling this year’s 40 day preparation for the celebration of Easter “Lent Portraits”– and along the way we’re going to look at a few key Bible characters. Think of it like a stroll through an art museum where portraits hang on the walls, some well known, some more obscure, and all of them colorful and complex.
In the gallery, the same portrait subject can be interpreted in many ways, depending upon the artist. Of course, the interpretive lens that we will use to see these Lenten portraits is Scripture itself. But like the masterpieces in the museum, our biblical subjects will reveal many layers of complexity as we look at them with a creative and discerning eye.
To help your preparation for the Sunday lectionary readings, we’ve produced a devotional guide that introduces the portrait character, the Scriptures for the day, plus a thought or two to help spur your study and contemplation. If you’d like a copy, please click here. Note: The file is in a print-ready format and you’ll want to print the booklet, in color, front/back, and landscape in order for best quality.
Meanwhile, here’s a brief overview of the schedule for Sundays in Lent:
Sunday, February 22: The Deceiver
Sunday, March 1: One of Us
Sunday, March 8: Slow to Believe
Sunday, March 15: Blind No More
Sunday, March 22: Prophet in a Dry Valley