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Today's Lectionary TextMatthew 21:1-11When they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus gave two disciples a task. He said to them, “Go into the village over there. As soon as you enter, you will find a donkey tied up and a colt with it. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that their master needs them.” He sent them off right away. Now this happened to fulfill what the prophet said, Say to Daughter Zion, “Look, your king is coming to you, humble and riding on a donkey, and on a colt the donkey’s offspring.” The disciples went and did just as Jesus had ordered them. They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their clothes on them. Then he sat on them. Now a large crowd spread their clothes on the road. Others cut palm branches off the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds in front of him and behind him shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!Hosanna in the highest!” And when Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up. “Who is this?” they asked. The crowds answered, “It’s the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.” ![]() Today's Devotional
We are entering the week where we look to the next Sunday as Palm Sunday. We have journeyed with Jesus through the Scriptures. We come to a close on our weekly Lectio Divina spiritual practice. Today’s narrative reminds us of what we are virtually traveling to as we get ready for Holy Week. Pause before entering into Lectio Divina, a divine, sacred reading or intentional sacred listening.
The four-fold prayer form deepens our relationship with the sacred words in a way that we can hear God’s message for us today. May you hear a word from the Lord today as you reread the above story in this way of sacred reading.
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Prayer for ReflectionO God, as we continue in this season of Lent, help us live out your word to us and what you have spoken to us in this ancient way of reading your word. Amen.
Activity- Devotional Toolbox – Use Lectio Divina as you lead devotions in leadership with teams, committees, programs, Sunday school classes, work, or friends. Try out this Lectio Divina passages focusing on healing, hope, restoration, reconciliation, and compassion. Keep this Lenten toolbox for devotionals to use any time of year in any program, bible study or conversation: https://www.greatplainsumc.org/toolbox-bible-study For more Lenten Resources:
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