Intentional Preparation for Easter

People around the world will celebrate Jesus' resurrection on Sunday, March 31. In the weeks leading up to Easter, many individuals put intentional practices in place to focus on the nature and meaning of Christ's sacrifice. This year Lent begins on Wednesday, February 13.

Please consider joining the YouVersion community in preparing your heart with one of the following Reading Plans, each one designed specifically for this season:

Lent for Everyone includes a daily reading from the book of Matthew and a devotional from noted Bible scholar N.T. Wright. From Lent for Everyone. 53 days
Devotions for Lent offers daily devotionals and Scripture readings that focus on Christ. From Holy Bible: Mosaic. 46 days
40 Days of Lent takes you through all four Gospel accounts (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) of Jesus' last week of earthly ministry. From Journey Church. 47 days

Bringing the Bible to Life

As we study Jesus' life and his sacrifice for us, it helps to understand the context of his time on earth. The Bible is a five-part series from Executive Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett that breathes life into tales of faith and courage from Genesis through Revelation. We've been chosen as the official Bible App for the series, and very soon you'll be able to watch video content right in the Bible App. The Bible series begins 3-3-13; check your local TV listings for times.