A 40 DAY LENT JOURNEY
Reading through the book of Matthew
WEEK 1: Matthew 1 – 5
READING PLAN
2/3/22 Wednesday: Matthew 1
3/3/22 Thursday: Matthew 2
4/3/22 Friday: Matthew 3
7/3/22 Monday: Matthew 4
8/3/22 Tuesday: Matthew 5
OVERVIEW
The gospel of Matthew opens with a family tree account of Jesus’ relatives. Just like many of our family trees the history is messy. Yet, in the midst of it, we see God’s hand of providence in it all. We also experience the call of Jesus and are encouraged to believe that God’s destiny and purpose for our lives transcends any natural circumstances that we might think can hold us back.
ATTENTION:
Read or listen to the Scripture.
What word, phrase, or verse captures your attention?
CONNECT:
What connections do you see to other scriptures?
To your own experience or current situation?
To the character or promises of God?
ACTION:
What is God inviting you to say or do?
How will your life be different because of this scripture?
PRAY:
Talk to God about what you just read and discovered or anything else on your heart.
Pray for God’s hand on our families.