Pray through Lent with the 2026 Appalachian Deanery Lenten Devotional
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Romans 5, in which Paul proclaims that Christ died for God's enemies, and John 4, in which Jesus meets a Samaritan woman. It is only in Jesus that we can be fully known and truly loved.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In chapter 4, Israel finishes crossing the Jordan and is commanded to take stones out of the river to make a memorial. They are to remember all that God has accomplished for them.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 3, in which Jesus describes the Father's love, and on Romans 4, in which Paul describes that love theologically. God's love looks like sending Jesus to die and be raised for you.
Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Numbers with a look at most of the first chapter. God cares deeply for his people and the tribes into which they're organized.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In chapter 3, the priests put their feet in the Jordan River, the water draws back into a heap, and the people cross into Canaan.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 3, in which Eve is tempted, and on Matthew 4, in which Jesus is. Where all humans stumble, Christ stands firm.
Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a detailed look at the census data at the beginning of the book. Just how many Israelites came out of Egypt and began to wander in the wilderness? He evaluates both the "small Israel" and "large Israel" views.
On Ash Wednesday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 6, in which Jesus tells his disciples not to practice their piety before men. By having ashes imposed on our heads, we are not proclaiming our piety, but our need.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 17, in which Jesus is transfigured and singled out as God's beloved son. There is no other way in which or name by which sinners can be saved. It is all, and only, about Christ.
Michael Neal continues his study of Numbers with a look at a number of biblical "echoes" surrounding the themes of garden and desert, especially prevalent as Israel wanders in the wilderness.
