Family Devotions for Lent 2014

8/13/2019 Family Devotions for Lent 2014

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There is a heart that beats at the center of the Lenten Season. It is the heartbeat of the Father

for His Creation. This Lenten Reading is meant to tell the story of how a loving God sent His

only, beloved Son, to earth to teach us how to live, and to die as a sacrifice for our sin. The

heart of Lent is the love of a God who suffered and died to be near us, and the same powerful

love that raised Jesus from the dead to give us victory over sin and death!

We have created a reading schedule for the Lenten season, for our families and yours, which

chronologically lays out the story of the ministry, and death, and resurrection of Jesus. Itincludes Old Testament prophecies that were fulfilled through the events of Jesus Ministry and

Passion; reminding us of the fact that Gods heart was beating for us from the very beginning,

before we were born, before we ever had the ability to perform any good deed, or say any

prayer. His love and His grace preceded our faith, and it empowers us to continue on in a godly

life; following His commands and His will daily, through Jesus Christ.

There will be a How-to section to follow, which will lay out the practicalities of participating

in this family devotional. But there is really only one request that we make:

While reading each day, please take time to reflect on the way that each story, each event, eachword, reveals the heart of Father to us. Then, respond. Respond to the truth of His Character

and His heart. Leave time for reflection and response--both individually and together, as a

family.

Lent was instituted as a means to remind us of repentance and reflection. And as we focus on

those things, let us remember that repentance, at its heart, is simply a thankful response to the

grace of forgiveness that was already given. This Lent, we invite you to read, digest, and receive

the truth of Gods love for you and your family..and respond.with all your heart, all your

mind, all your soul, and all your strength, to a God who gave you all of His heart, all of themysteries of His thoughts, and all of His grace, which gives us strength to live for Him.

May he Lord bless you with more and more love and grace this Lenten season!

Bless you!


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On the 42 days leading up to Easter, as outlined in the following chart, you will read a portion of

scripture, create a representative symbol, and have discussion and reflection as a family. There are

many ways to use this chart and group of symbols. The method you choose is up to you. Remember

to keep the main thing the main thing. Its all aboutpreparing our hearts for Easter through

reflection and repentance, so dont make it too hard! Just enjoy!

Now for the How-To part. You can do just about anything you are creative enough to think of! But

here are a few ideas to get you started:

1. Read all or some of the listed scriptures as a familyYounger children may color our included coloring sheets as you read.Younger children may also want to act out some of the scriptures.

2. Create a symbol to represent each scripture reading as well as a way to displayyour symbols. Some Ideas:

Decorate, cut, attach ribbon and use the ornaments included in thisdocument and hang them on a large wooden cross with nails each day.

Create salt dough ornaments and paint or Modge Podge symbols andhang the ornaments on a cross or ornament tree.

With your children, find items in your home to represent the symbol eachday and put them in a basket on display. Put a cross by the basket. At the

end of the 40 days you will have a basket filled with items (ex. Sandal,

stuffed fish, water pitcher, etc.)

Create felt symbols and attach them to a felt cross each day.Attach a paper cross to the refrigerator and put magnets on the backs of

your symbols to add them each day.

Draw a paper cross and draw or tape the symbols on each day.Any idea you come up with!

3. Discuss, Reflect, Pray


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DIY ir Dry clay Recipe2 cups baking soda

1 cup cornstarch

1 cups water

Sauce pan

Instructions1. Mix all of the ingredients listed above in a sauce pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the

mixture thickens into stiff dough.

2. Cool for a few minutes (until cool enough to work with your hands).3. Knead until it becomes smooth. Keep it wrapped in plastic wrap to prevent drying.4. Roll it out and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, or shape them by hand. (Dont forget to make a hole

with a straw or toothpick to thread the ribbon through later!)

5. Place on wax paper and allow to dry for 1-2 days (or bake at 175 degrees, checking it often).6. Once the ornaments are dry, you can paint them with inexpensive acrylic craft paint7. It is advisable to spray the dried and finished ornaments with a clear gloss craft spray to seal them.8. Store in a cool dry place to prevent damage over the years from moisture and excessive exposure to heat.

Bowl

Spoon

Plastic wrap


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DIY Salt Dough Recipe

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup salt

1 cups warm water

Instructions1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F2. Mix flour and salt and add warm water slowly, stirring with a large spoon until well mixed. You will need

to finish this with your hands.

3. Knead dough until smooth and workable4. Roll out the dough to about 1/8 in thickness, onto a floured surface and use cookie cutter to cut shapes.

(Dont forget to use a straw or toothpick to make a hole to thread your ribbon through once its dry! )

5. Bake at 325 until hardened, which should take about an hour.6. Decorate with paint and seal with varnish or clear gloss to preserve.7. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent damage from moisture or excessive heat.

Sauce pan

Bowl

Spoon


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Day Topic Scripture Reading(s) Symbol

1. WednesdayMarch 5

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Preparing our hearts for theLenten Season

Joel 2:12-13 Heart with Ashencross

2. Thursday John the Baptist prepares the

way for Jesus: Repentance

and Baptism

Isaiah 40:3-5; Malachi

3:1; Matthew 3:1-3

Mouth

3. Friday John the Baptist prophesies

about Jesus Baptizing in the

Spirit

John 1:33, Matthew 3:11,

Mark 1:7-8

Sandals

4. Saturday Jesus Baptized by John Matthew 3:13-17, Mark

1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23

Pitcher of Water

5. Monday

March 10th

Anointed by the Holy Spirit Isaiah 11:2;

Matthew 3:16-17

Dove

6. Tuesday Temptation: Forty Days in

the Desert/ Forty Years in

the Desert

Numbers 14:2-4, 10-112,

17-19, 33-34

Luke 4:1-13

Manna and bird/

Stone

7. Wednesday John announced Jesus asLamb of God/ Messiah

John 1:29 Lamb

8. Thursday First disciples: Fishers of

Men

John 1:35-44; Mark

1:16-20; Matthew 4:18-

22; Luke 5:1-11

Fishing net

9. Friday First Miracle: Water into

Wine at Cana

John 2:1-23; Isaiah 35 Wine and glass

10. Saturday Woman at the well:

Jesus withdraws from Judea

and meets Samaritan woman

at Jacobs well.

John 4: 1-26 (can also

include other Samaritans

through verse 42)

Bucket and well

11. Monday

March 17th

Jesus ministers in Galilee:

The kingdom of God is near!

Repent and believe the good

news!

Isaiah 9:1; Matthew

4:12-17; Mark 1:14-15;

John 4:43-46a

Sunrise


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12. Tuesday Preach good news/Rejected

in Nazareth: This scripture is

fulfilled in your hearing!

Isaiah 61:1; Luke 4:14-

21

Scroll

13. Wednesday Jesus preached with

authority/delivered people

from demons

Mark 1:21-28; Luke

4:31-37

Power and

Authority

14. Thursday Jesus Heals Many/Healings/

Miracles

Peters mother in law,

Man with Leprosy,

Paralytics/Isaiah 35:5-6;

Matthew 9:35

Band Aid

15. Friday Jesus Eats with sinners Mark 2:13-17; Matthew

9: 9-13; Luke 5: 27-32

Plate

16. Saturday Lord of the Sabbath Mark 2:23-28; Matthew

12:1-8; Luke 6:1-5;

Mark3:1-6 Matthew

12:9-14, Luke 6:6-11

wheat

17. Monday

March 24th

Jesus Way: withdrew,

warned people not to tell

Isaiah 42:1-4; Matthew

12:15-21

Reed

18. Tuesday Appoints Twelve Apostles Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:

12-16

12

19.Wednesday Jesus Teaches: Beatitudes,

Sermon on Mount, Parables

Matthew 5 Jesus Teaching

20. Thursday Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4: 35-41 Storm clouds,

lightning & rain

21. Friday Jesus Feeds the Five

thousand/ Elisha

Mark 6: 30-44/ 2 Kings

4:38-44

Loaves and fishes

22. Saturday Jesus Walks on Water Mark 6:45-56; Matthew

14:22-36; John 6:16-24

Feet on water

23. Monday

March 31st

Jesus is the Bread of Life John 6:25-59 Bread


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24. Tuesday Peter says Jesus is the

Christ/ Church given the

keys of kingdom

Mark 8:27-30; Matthew

16:13-20; Luke 9:18-21

Key

25.Wednesday Jesus Predicts His Death

(three times)

1. Mark 8:31-9:1;

Matthew 16:21-

28; Luke 9: 22-

27

2. Mark 10:32-45;

Matthew20:17-

28; Luke 18:31-

34

3. John 12:20-50

Jerusalem

26. Thursday Transfiguration/ Jesus

Praises Father for eyes that

see what prophets longed for


17: 1-13; Luke 9:28-36/

Luke 10:21-24

mountains

27. Friday Jesus Teaches us how to

pray

Luke 11:1-11 Praying hands

28. Saturday The Cost of being a disciple

Luke14:25-35

Cross and narrow

path

29. Monday

April 7th

Jesus goes to the feast of

Tabernacles

John 7:1-52 Feast table

30. Tuesday Jesus blesses the little

children


19:13-15; Luke 18:15-17

Children

31. Wednesday The Death of Lazarus John 11:1-57 Burial clothes

32. Thursday Zacchaeus the Tax Collector Luke 19:1-10 tree

33. Friday The greatest commandment Mark 12:28-34; Matthew

22:34-40; Luke 10:25-28

Love

34. Saturday Would first present Himself

as King 173,880 days from

the decree to rebuild

Jerusalem

Daniel 9:25; Matthew

21:4-11

crown


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35. Palm Sunday Triumphant Entry: Would

enter Jerusalem as a king on

a donkey

Zechariah 9:9; Matthew

21:4-9

Palms

36. Monday

April 14

th

Cleansing of Temple Psalms 69:6-25/ Matthew

21:12-22

Table

37. Tuesday Anointing at Bethany/

Anointing of David.

/anointed one prophecy

Daniel 9:15-24; 1

Samuel 16: 1-13/

Horn of oil &

Alabaster box

38. Wednesday 1.Would be rejected by the

Jews

2. Betrayed by a friend

3.Sold for 30 pieces of silver

1. Psalm 118:22; I Peter

2:7

2. Psalm 41:9; Luke

22:3-4; John 13:18

3. Zechariah 11:12;

Matthew 26: 1-16

30 pieces of silver

39. Thursday 1.Preparations for Passover

2.Washes Disciples feet

3.Predicts betrayal

4.Lord's supper/ New

covenant/ old Covenant

5.Predicts Peter's denial

6.Comforts Disciples

7.Jesus prays for Himself

1. Mark 14:12-17

2. John 13:1-20

3. John 13:21-30

4. Luke 22:15-20;

Exodus 20:1-21;

Jeremiah 31: 31-33

5. Luke 22:31-38

6. John 14:1-15:17

7. John 17:1-25

Ten

commandments,

wine and bread

40. Friday 1. Gethsemane2.Arrested/Betrayed by a

friend

3.Trial before Sanhedrin/

silent before his accusers

4.Peter's denial/rooster crows

5. Judas hangs himself/ Jesus

an Innocent Victim

6. Pilate and Herod/Jesus

found to be innocent

7. Jews release Barabas

8. Jesus Beaten9.Soldier Mock Jesus & spit

on him

10.Led away to be crucified/

Simon carries Jesus cross

1. Matthew 26:36-46; Mark14:32-42

2. Mark 14:43-52; Matthew

26:47-56; Luke 22:47-

53; John 18:1-11

3.Isaiah 53:7; Matthew

27:12-14

4. John 18:12-27

5.Matthew 27:1-10; Isaiah

53:1-12

6. Luke 23:1-12; Isaiah

53:1-12

7. Luke 23:13-258. Isaiah 52:14; Matthew

27:26

9. Psalm, 22:7-8; Isaiah

50:6 Mark 15:16-20a;

Matthew 27:27-31

10. Luke 23:26-32

Rooster &Judicial scales


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Day 2 Day 3

Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

Day 7 Day8

Day 9

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Day 22 Day 23 Day 24

Day 15



Day 13 Day 14


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Coloring Page

Day 1

Heart with Ashen Cross


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Coloring Page

Day 2

Mouth


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Coloring Page

Day 3

Sandals


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Coloring Page

Day 4

Pitcher of Water


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Coloring Page

Day 5

Dove


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Coloring Page

Day 6

Manna & Bird with Stone


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Coloring Page

Day 7

Lamb


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Coloring Page

Day 8

Fishing Net


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Coloring Page

Day 9

Wine and Glass


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Coloring Page

Day 10

Bucket and Well


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Coloring Page

Day 12

Scroll


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Coloring Page

Day 13

Power and Authority


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Coloring Page

Day 14

Band Aid


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Coloring Page

Day 15

Plate


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Coloring Page

Day 16

Wheat


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Coloring Page

Day 17

Reed


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Coloring Page

Day 18

Twelve


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Coloring Page

Day 19

Jesus Teaching


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Coloring Page

Day 20

Storm Clouds

with Lightning and Rain


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Coloring Page

Day 21

Loaves and Fishes


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Coloring Page

Day 22

Feet on Water


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Coloring Page

Day 23

Bread


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Coloring Page

Day 24

Key


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Coloring Page

Day 25

Jerusalem


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Coloring Page

Day 26

Mountains


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Coloring Page

Day 27

Praying Hands


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Coloring Page

Day 28

Cross & Narrow Path


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Coloring Page

Day 29

Feast Table


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Coloring Page

Day 30

Children


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Coloring Page

Day 31

Burial Clothes


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Coloring Page

Day 32

Tree


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Coloring Page

Day 33

Love


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Coloring Page

Day 34

Crown


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Coloring Page

Day 35

Palms


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Coloring Page

Day 36

Table


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Coloring Page

Day 37

Horn of Oil & Alabaster


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Coloring Page

Day 38

30 pieces of silver


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Coloring Page

Day 39

Ten Commandments, Wine & Bread


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Coloring Page

Day 40

Rooster & Judicial Scales


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Coloring Page

Day 41

Cross


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Coloring Page

Day 42

Empty Tomb

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