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Lent 2026 #6: Known to the High Priest

Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard, but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who was known to the high priest, came back, spoke to the servant girl on duty there and …

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Lent 2026 #5: Spirit in Action

Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jewish leaders that it would be good if one man died for the people. John 18:12-14 Being …

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Lent 2026 – Sunday Psalm #1: Psalm 41

For the director of music. A psalm of David. Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.The Lord protects and preserves them—they are counted among the blessed in the land—he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness. I …

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Lent 2026 #4: Seen and Loved

Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” John 8:10-11 Simon Peter has spent a lot of time with Jesus. He’s seen …

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