Category: The LET of Lent 2021

36. LET US GIVE THANKS! (EASTER)

THE ‘LET’ OF EASTER Sunday, April 4th read John 20:1-18. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks, by which we offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe… Hebrews 12:28 (NRSV) Easter is here! Christ has… Continue Reading “36. LET US GIVE THANKS! (EASTER)”

35. LET US LAY ASIDE THE WORKS OF DARKNESS

THE ‘LET’ OF THE EASTER VIGILSaturday, April 3rd Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone,… Continue Reading “35. LET US LAY ASIDE THE WORKS OF DARKNESS”

34. LET HIM BE CRUCIFIED

THE ‘LET’ OF JESUS IN HOLY WEEK – GOOD FRIDAYFriday, April 2nd Read Matthew 27:20-50. Pilate said to them, “Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” All of them said, “Let him be crucified!” Then he asked, “Why, what evil… Continue Reading “34. LET HIM BE CRUCIFIED”

33. LET US PERSIST

THE ‘LET’ OF JESUS IN HOLY WEEKMaundy Thursday, April 1st Read Mark 14:32-50. Get up, let us be going. See, my betrayer is at hand.Mark 14:42 (NRSV) Day after day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not arrest me. But let… Continue Reading “33. LET US PERSIST”

32. LET THIS CUP PASS FROM ME…

THE ‘LET’ OF JESUS IN HOLY WEEKWednesday, March 31st Read Matthew 26:36-39. And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.”Matthew… Continue Reading “32. LET THIS CUP PASS FROM ME…”

31. DO NOT LET OUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED

THE ‘LET’ OF JESUS IN HOLY WEEKTuesday, March 30th Read John 14:1-27. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me.John 14:1 (NRSV) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as… Continue Reading “31. DO NOT LET OUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED”

30. LET HER ALONE

THE ‘LET’ OF JESUS IN HOLY WEEKMonday, March 29th Read Mark 14:1-9. But Jesus said, “Let her alone; why do you trouble her? She has performed a good service for me.Mark 14:6 “Why was the ointment wasted in this way?” the disciples asked. While they… Continue Reading “30. LET HER ALONE”

29. LET US BE JOYFUL

THE ‘LET’ OF JESUS IN HOLY WEEKMarch 28th (PALM SUNDAY) Read Luke 19:35-42. But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy.Psalm 5:11 (NRSV) Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have crushed rejoice.Psalm 51:8 (NRSV) But let the righteous be joyful; let them exult… Continue Reading “29. LET US BE JOYFUL”

28. LET US HOLD FAST TO OUR CONFESSION

THE ‘LET’ OF LENT – Friday, March 26th Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.Hebrews 4:14 (NRSV) Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without… Continue Reading “28. LET US HOLD FAST TO OUR CONFESSION”

27. LET US LOVE

THE ‘LET’ OF LENT – Thursday, March 25th Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.1 John 3:18 (NSRV) Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.1 John… Continue Reading “27. LET US LOVE”