Water for the Journey is a Lenten Study series that I wrote some time ago for Lectionary Year A, with texts from the Gospel of John and the Old Testament. It was originally written for rural congregations exploring their future.
Each study aims to explore three things:
My Story – my life and my faith
God’s Story – the Bible and the church’s teachings
Our Story – our church and our world
The intention is that study groups meet during the week, and then hear the Bible passages read on the following Sunday in worship. In this way the studies will help people prepare
for worship.
Week 1: Called to Follow
Genesis 12:1-4a The Call of Abram and Sarai
John 3:1-17 Jesus and Nicodemus
Week 2: Called to Trust
Exodus 17:1-7 Israelites at Rephidim
John 4:5-42 Jesus and the Woman at the Well
Week 3: Called to Give
1 Samuel 16:1-13 Samuel anoints David
John 9:1-41 Jesus and the Blind Man
Week 4: Called to New Life
Ezekiel 37:1-14 Valley of Dry Bones
John 11:1-45 Jesus and Lazarus
Week 5: Called to Serve
Isaiah 50:4-9a Servant Song
Philippians 2:5-11 Christ’s Humility
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