First Sunday of Lent 2021 - Livestreamed from St Mary's Diss.

Prayers in the Bible

Jesus Prays for himself, the Disciples, and the Church

John 17 - NRSV

Paul prays for the Church

Ephesians 3:14-21 - NRSV

Psalm 27

The Gospel Reading for the first Sunday of Lent 2021

9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11 And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’

12 And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13 He was in the wilderness for forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.

14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.’

Mark 1: 9-15 - NSRV

Audiobibles

There are many recordings availible on YouTube or online if you’re prepared to look.

Here’s some links to the Gospels on YouTube.

• Matthew’s Gospel

• Mark’s Gospel

• Luke’s Gospel

• John’s Gospel

If you would like a good Audiobible App, Samuel often uses one called Dwell. It enables you to naviagte by chapter more easily and offers a range of voices and background music (or none, if you wish). It also has a Lent Themed reading/lsitening plan availible. It does require a paid subscription though. Find out more here.