20 - 26 March 2011
Worship Together
20 - 26 March 2011
Lent 2
John 3.1-17Context
Our second intimate conversation is between Jesus and Nicodemus, a well-connected man who comes by night for fear of damaging his reputation. He features only in John’s Gospel and is present at the end when he provides spices for the anointing of Jesus’ body for burial.
Common thread: Can I understand? (John 3.1-17)
In this conversation we discern the impact of Jesus’ teaching: a well-known leader seeks him out under cover of darkness. Despite the man’s determination, Jesus begins with enigmatic responses to Nicodemus’ questions but an engagement emerges and the reading closes with two beautiful verses that constitute the heart of the Christian gospel.
An alternative thread for adults, Scaling the heights, is based on Psalm 121.
These resources were first published in Issue 52 March/April 2011.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Lent 2 Year A
Genesis 12.1-4a
Psalm 121
Romans 4.1-5,13-17
John 3.1-17
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