As a Christian, I view Lent as a time to renew my mind from distractions, slow down, and refocus on the values of the kingdom of God. One way to help with that, alongside reading the Bible, is to read Lent books for Christians.
While many people use Lent as a time to give something up or give to those in need, it’s not about what we do but what changes in our hearts. Jesus came to overcome our sin and conquer death on the cross! He rose again and now reigns again in glory! That changes everything.
To refocus your heart this Lent season and remember Christ’s true love and forgiveness, spend some time reading His word and one of these Lent books for Christians. They have been an encouragement for me and valuable resources!
Here’s some to get you started…
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This is an amazing book to read through the Lent season, as there are 40 chapters, one for each day. Each chapter is short and simple yet portrays the key events of Jesus’ time on earth as the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John recount.
I appreciate the heart-probing questions that encourage me to think of the scripture passages in ways I had never considered before. What was this character feeling during this time? How does Jesus communicate to the culture back then? I also appreciate seeing how all the gospels work together to tell the greatest story ever told!
The chapters each give a Bible passage to read first and then the narrative to follow. Always read the scripture passage first to understand where the author may be taking some liberties, as mentioned in the preface.
You may also want to check out The Passion of the King of Glory (Retelling the Story Series) by the same author as another option for lent books for Christians. These books are a wonderful way to prepare your heart for Easter as you recount the life, death, and resurrection of our Savior!
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This is a book put together by editors who ordered various Lent and Easter teachings from leaders of the faith. The sections are based on the themes of Invitation, Temptation, Passion, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and New Life. The days are undated so you can read it again year after year.
Some of my favorites to read in the book are from Amy Carmichael, C.S. Lewis, Oswald Chambers, and Martin Luther. Your heart will be moved and transformed after you read each of these snippets from the various authors in the Lent season.
This is a powerful book and a wonderful resource to turn to for more to meditate on leading up to Easter.
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I am typically not someone who reads poetry, especially when it comes to Bible study and meditation. But reading this book reminded me of how helpful poetry can be in slowing down and savoring what I am learning!
The introduction of this book clarifies the journey the author takes you on as you dive into the Lent season. You will understand why Lent is ordered the way it is and how it can change your heart if you allow it to! After each poem is a few pages of reflection and reminders of prayer and meditation for your day.
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This book truly takes you a on journey. It includes lots of descriptive words to make you feel like you are there with the others watching Jesus on the cross. You will be reminded of so many wonderful Biblical events and the meaning behind all of them as you read this book during Lent.
The forty days are divided into four parts. Part 1 is “The Origin Story of What Jesus Finished At The Cross”, Part 2 is “Why Blood Was The Only Way To Settle Our Debt”, Part 3 is “But Why Jesus’ Blood?” and Part 4 is “What Was Exchanged At The Cross?”.
This book is unique in that it writes out the scripture for you in red text. Each day has a scripture passage with a few pages of reflection, including a part titled “Walk With Me Back To The Cross.” Then “Pray With Me” and a prayer follows. Lastly, it closes with a “And God Responds” section with more scripture.
It is one of the Lent books that reference the whole Bible as you specifically study the death of Jesus. The author does not shy away from hard topics and the great depth of the topic at hand.
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This book is small but powerful. This collection of works by C.S. Lewis is perfect for Christians to read as they prepare for Easter as it reflects on Jesus as a whole! It is comprised of 50 devotional readings, only a page or two long.
Each reading follows the Lent calendar, with the first starting on Ash Wednesday and the last being Easter Sunday. The table of contents makes it very easy to follow the calendar days for that year. Each day has scripture readings before the excerpt from C.S. Lewis, with a note of where the excerpt came from.
I appreciate how well thought out this book is and that it is completely C.S. Lewis’ works without any other commentary. It is a wonderful book to read each Easter season to dwell deeply on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus!
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Which of these lent books for Christians will you be reading and meditating on this Easter season? Let me know in the comments below!
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