Preparing for Holy Week: Don’t Forget Satan on Easter
The devil is to be taken seriously, but we should also not give him more credit or more power than he has after being defanged by Christ’s resurrection.
Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Lent 5: Series A)
The people to whom Ezekiel is prophesying are in exile—separated from the Holy Land. To return to the land of Israel is to be resurrected to new life, to be restored.
Epistle: Romans 8:1-11 (Lent 5: Series A)
There has been a blood atonement for sin. Jesus is our propitiation. Jesus has expiated sin. Lent climaxes with this expectation.
Gospel: John 11:1-45 (46-53) (Lent 5: Series A)
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. But if you pause the story...then it is not just about Jesus raising Lazarus.
Talking Shop: John 11:1-45 (Lent 5: Series A)
Join the preachers in anticipating Easter as they discuss the raising of Lazarus.