(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)

READINGS
March 4- Ex 20:1-17/Ps 19:8-11/1Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25
March 11- 2Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Ps 137:1-6/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21
March 18- Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:3, 4, 12-15/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33
March 25- Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8, 9, 17-24/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1-15:47

COMMUNITY WORD
Jesus, our Redeemer, calls us to be the temple of the Holy Spirit.

ORDER
“…love me and keep my commandments.” (Ex 20:6b)

PROPHECIES:
1.I will manifest My presence when you have a humble and pure heart.
2.Follow My commands and be guided by My Spirit that you may receive My full blessing

DIRECTIONS:
1.Read, meditate, and share the word of God during the Lenten season.

THEMES AND PROMISES
Week#1(3rd Sunday of Lent)
Theme:As thetemple of the Holy Spirit we obey God’s commandment.
Promise: “The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul … giving wisdom to the simple.” (Ps 19:8a)

Week#2(4thSunday of Lent)
Theme: As the temple of the Holy Spirit we believe in Jesus and live in His truth
Promise:“Whoever believes in him will not be condemned.” (Jn 3:18a)

Week#3(5thSunday of Lent)
Theme:As the temple of the Holy Spirit we follow Jesus and serve Him in His people.
Promise:“…Whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life.” (Jn 12:25b)

Week#4(Palm Sunday)
Theme:Asthe temple of the Holy Spirit we allow the Lord to sanctify us through suffering.
Promise:“The Lord God is my help therefore I am not disgraced … I shall not be put to shame.” (Is 50:7)