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6-week guided study · 42 days
The Cross and The Crown: A Lenten Journey
This 6-week Lent study walks you through the heart of what Jesus did for us — from recognizing our own brokenness to celebrating the victory of the empty tomb. With daily Scripture reading, insights from early Christians, visual connections, and prayer, this 20-minute daily habit will prepare your heart for Easter.
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Big Idea
Lent isn't about trying to earn God's love by giving things up. It's about stripping away distractions so we can clearly see how much we need Jesus, and how fully His cross and resurrection have saved us.
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What You'll Walk Away With
See more clearly how much you need grace and how wide God's love really is.
See how Old Testament stories pointed forward to Jesus' final week.
Rest in the truth that Jesus took your place and paid your debt in full.
Build a daily habit of turning to God, praying honestly, and resting in what Jesus has done.
Week 1: The Wilderness and the Weight of Sin
Recognizing our own weakness, seeing why we can't save ourselves, and realizing our desperate need for Jesus.
What you'll read: Matthew 4 · Romans 3 · Hebrews 4
What you'll explore: Timeline + Typology
From the early church: Augustine, Clement of Rome
Why it matters: Understanding why trying to be a 'good person' isn't enough, and why we need grace.
Verse to memorize: Romans 3:20
By the end of the week: You will understand why we can't earn our way to heaven, and how Jesus succeeded everywhere we have failed.
Day 1
Ash Wednesday: Dust and Ashes
Genesis 3:17-19
Lent begins with a stark reminder that life is short and we are fragile — and that we desperately need a Savior.
5 steps·~20 min
Day 2
Led by the Spirit into the Wilderness
Matthew 4:1-11
Jesus steps into the desert to face the tempter right where we and our ancestors failed.
4 steps·~20 min
Day 3
The Heart's Deceit
Isaiah 58:1-12
True fasting isn't about putting on a show for others; it's about letting God change us inwardly.
4 steps·~20 min
Day 4
The Mirror of the Law
Romans 3:9-26
God's rules show us we can never be good enough on our own, which is exactly why we need Jesus.
4 steps·~20 min
Day 5
The Cure for the Serpent's Bite
Numbers 21:4-9
The Israelites looked to a bronze serpent to live; we look to Jesus on the cross to be saved.
4 steps·~20 min
Day 6
The Cost of Following Jesus
Mark 8:31-38
Grace is free, but following Christ will cost us everything we have.
4 steps·~20 min
Day 7
Finding Rest in Christ
Hebrews 4:1-13
Sunday is always a day to celebrate Jesus' victory. We can stop striving and just rest in what He has done.
4 steps·~20 min