This is the landing page for my 2023 Lenten sermon series. I have never preached the Lenten season before and so I am excited to learn and I anticipate that many in my congregation will also be excited to learn about the tradition of Great Lent. This page is primarily for the purpose of pointing people to a “one-stop shop” for all things that might relate to my sermons on Lent and their own personal observance of Lent. I will continue to update this page throughout the entire Lenten season. Be sure to check back frequently for updates and changes.
Readings According to the Revised Common Lectionary for Lenten Season 2023
| Lent
Year A |
First reading | Psalm | Second reading | Gospel |
| Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2023 |
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
or Isaiah 58:1-12 |
Psalm 51:1-17 | 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 | Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 |
| First Sunday in Lent
February 26, 2023 |
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 | Psalm 32 | Romans 5:12-19 | Matthew 4:1-11 |
| Second Sunday in Lent
March 5, 2023 |
Genesis 12:1-4a | Psalm 121 | Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 | John 3:1-17
or Matthew 17:1-9 |
| Third Sunday in Lent
March 12, 2023 |
Exodus 17:1-7 | Psalm 95 | Romans 5:1-11 | John 4:5-42 |
| Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 19, 2023 |
1 Samuel 16:1-13 | Psalm 23 | Ephesians 5:8-14 | John 9:1-41 |
| Annunciation of the Lord
March 25, 2023 |
Isaiah 7:10-14 | Psalm 45
or Psalm 40:5-10 |
Hebrews 10:4-10 | Luke 1:26-38 |
| Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 26, 2023 |
Ezekiel 37:1-14 | Psalm 130 | Romans 8:6-11 | John 11:1-45 |
| Liturgy of the Palms
April 2, 2023 Sixth Sunday in Lent |
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 | Matthew 21:1-11 | ||
| Liturgy of the Passion
April 2, 2023 Sixth Sunday in Lent |
Isaiah 50:4-9a | Psalm 31:9-16 | Philippians 2:5-11 | Matthew 26:14-27:66
or Matthew 27:11-54 |
*Chart adapted from the Revised Common Lectionary page by Vanderbilt University Divinity*
Devotionals Specific t0 2023
- Lenten Journal 2023 by Every Moment Holy
- Prayers for Lent: A Free Reflection Guide by Lexham Press [You have to provide an email in order to get the free download]
- Daily Devotions for Lent and Easter 2023 by New Brunswick Theological Seminary
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