March 17, 2024

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5th Sunday of Lent: The Reward Of Faith (B) 35
Key Passage
Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. (John 12:25)
Questions
Adults: When and in what way have you seen life come from death?
Children: When have you felt stronger because you sacrificed something for a friend or member of your family?

Readings

First Reading • The New Covenant
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Jesus, Compassionate High Priest
Hebrews 5:7-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Coming Of Jesus' Hour
John 12:20-33 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
5th Sunday of Lent: Life Everlasting (A) 34
Key Passage
Jesus said to Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" (John 11:25–26)
Questions
Adults: Christ calls us from death to new life. To what new life are you being called during this Lent?
Children: How does Jesus help you do what is good and avoid what is not?

Readings

First Reading • Prophecy Of Restoration
Ezekiel 37:12-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • The Flesh And The Spirit
Romans 8:8-11 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Raising Of Lazarus
John 11:1-45 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)