Lent at Westview 2023
We are pleased to have you join us at Westview for Lent this year.
As we prepare for Easter, we invite you to journey through the season with the following readings below or by using one of the suggested devotional resources.
Lent Scripture Readings
(February 22 – April 2, 2023)
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) Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Matthew 21:1-11
Liturgy of the Passion (April 2, 2023) Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11 Matthew 26:14-27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54
Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new creation.
The old life is gone;
a new life has begun.
2 Cor 5:17
Other Lent Resources:
Biola University Immersive Arts Devotional for Lent. Includes daily devotions with music, art and poetry reflections.
World Vision and Infinitum 2023 Lent Guide with Danielle Strickland which offers an interactive way to work through lent while being conscious of mission through our world. Some devotions are in video format as well. (Also available on the YouVersion Bible App)
Search for your own lent devotional on the YouVersion Bible app. There are several of varying lengths which can be accessed on your phone or computer.
Children's "Sunday Morning Miracle" count-up-to-Easter activity calendar. Ask Pastor Tina for an activity package with stickers.
Kids Lent Calendar - Print a PDF version of daily activities that take you on a journey through lent.