6 - 12 March 2022
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6 - 12 March 2022
With an open hand
Luke 4.1-13This passage comes immediately after Jesus’ baptism and the voice from heaven declaring that Jesus is God’s Son. Jesus is led from that declaration of love into the wilderness where he is confronted with real questions and temptations about using power to gain instant results. However, he uses Scripture as a reminder of God’s bigger story and a guide as to how to respond.
Lent is often depicted as giving up things; this week’s readings offer a different perspective. Deuteronomy is about remembering with generosity. The temptations in the Gospel reveal the bigger picture that saying ‘Yes’ to God is the true path to glory. Jesus’ identity lies not in miracles, power or celebrity but in service – an open hand not a grasping fist.
This week we explore living well within God’s bigger story.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Lent 1 Year C
Deuteronomy 26.1-11
Psalm 91.1-2,9-16
Romans 10.8b-13
Luke 4.1-13
Find more resources on these readings
- Lent 1 focused on Luke 4.1-13 (2025)
- Lent 1 focused on Luke 4.1-13 (2022)
- Lent 1 focused on Luke 4.1-13 (2019)
- Lent 1 focused on Luke 4.1-13 (2016)
- Lent 1 focused on Luke 4.1-13 (2013)
- Lent 1 focused on Luke 4.1-13 (2010)
- Lent 1 focused on Luke 4.1-13 (2007)
- Lent 1 focused on Luke 4.1-13 (2004)