The Essential Journey to the Cross

2012 Bible Readings for Lent

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The Essential Journey to the Cross from Scripture Union provides 5 daily readings (excluding weekends) for each of the six weeks in Lent. The readings are accompanied by a reflection question or two to help you "dig deeper" into the passage as you go through Lent.

This daily devotional will be running during Lent from February 27 to Easter.

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This guide publishes each day, Monday through Friday, for 6 weeks during Lent.

Preparing for the Journey:

Essential Journey to the Cross: Pray

Essential Journey to the Cross: Read

Essential Journey to the Cross: Reflect

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