LentYear A

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 29, 2026

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First Reading

Ezekiel 37:1-14

113 illustrations

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UniversalClassic

16:1-13 anchors us in God’s character: He speaks, acts, and calls us to faithful response.

Arminian/WesleyanPastoral

Lamentations 1:1-6, God’s love meets you before you’re ready—and strengthens you to say yes.

PentecostalEdgy

12:49-56 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.

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Ezekiel 37 — Eastern Orthodox (classic)

Ezekiel 37: On the path of theosis, it invites healing communion with God and a transfigured life.

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Ezekiel 37 — Reformed (classic)

Ezekiel 37: Under God’s sovereignty, it magnifies grace and summons covenant faithfulness to God’s glory.

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Ezekiel 37 — Reformed (edgy)

Ezekiel 37: Under God’s sovereignty, it doesn’t flatter us—magnifies grace and summons covenant faithfulness to God’s glory.

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Ezekiel 37 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)

Ezekiel 37: Through the margins, it doesn’t flatter us—demands a faith that repairs harm and includes the excluded.

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Ezekiel 37 — Traditional (pastoral)

Ezekiel 37: In the Church’s witness, it meets us gently—calls us to repent, believe, and walk in holy obedience.

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Ezekiel 37 — Eastern Orthodox (edgy)

Ezekiel 37: On the path of theosis, it doesn’t flatter us—invites healing communion with God and a transfigured life.

Ezekiel 37Eastern OrthodoxResurrection HopeSpirit

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Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 14:25-33 joins personal faith with practical holiness that touches neighbor and society—today, not someday.

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Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Eastern Orthodox (edgy)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 16:1-13 refuses shallow life; holiness is deep healing—today, not someday.

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Ezekiel 37 — Arminian/Wesleyan (edgy)

Ezekiel 37: By prevenient grace, it doesn’t flatter us—invites a real response that grows into holy love.

Ezekiel 37Arminian/WesleyanResurrection HopeSpirit

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Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Christocentric (edgy)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 3:1-11 exposes vague spirituality; only Christ saves—today, not someday.

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Ezekiel 37 — Universal (pastoral)

Ezekiel 37: In context, it meets us gently—calls us to live the text’s core truth with integrity.

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Ezekiel 37 — Traditional (edgy)

Ezekiel 37: In the Church’s witness, it doesn’t flatter us—calls us to repent, believe, and walk in holy obedience.

Ezekiel 37TraditionalResurrection HopeSpirit

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Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Reformed (classic)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 17:11-19 magnifies sovereign grace—God saves, sustains, and secures His people for His glory—today, not someday.

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Ezekiel 37 — Roman Catholic (classic)

Ezekiel 37: Within the deposit of faith, it draws us into grace through the Church’s sacramental life.

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Ezekiel 37 — Charismatic (classic)

Ezekiel 37: In Spirit-led life, it stirs hunger for God’s presence and empowered ministry.

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Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Dispensational (pastoral)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 11:29-12:2 invites holy urgency without panic—faithful living while we wait—today, not someday.

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Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Traditional (pastoral)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 14:1, 7-14 comforts the faithful: God keeps His promises and strengthens His Church to endure.

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Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Traditional (classic)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 4:11-12, 22-28 reminds the Church: God’s Word forms God’s people through worship, holiness, and mission.

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Ezekiel 37 — Baptist (classic)

Ezekiel 37: In soul liberty before God, it calls for personal faith that bears public fruit.

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Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Universal (classic)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 16:1-13 anchors us in God’s character: He speaks, acts, and calls us to faithful response.

Ezekiel 37:1-14UniversalDry BonesRestoration

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Ezekiel 37 — Missional (pastoral)

Ezekiel 37: In God’s mission, it meets us gently—sends the Church to embody the Kingdom in word and deed.

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Ezekiel 37 — Dispensational (edgy)

Ezekiel 37: In God’s unfolding plan, it doesn’t flatter us—clarifies the times and calls us to readiness and hope.

Ezekiel 37DispensationalResurrection HopeSpirit

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Ezekiel 37 — Missional (classic)

Ezekiel 37: In God’s mission, it sends the Church to embody the Kingdom in word and deed.

Ezekiel 37MissionalResurrection HopeSpirit

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Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Liberation Theology (pastoral)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 16:19-31 comforts the crushed: God is not distant from your struggle; He is present as deliverer.

Ezekiel 37:1-14Liberation TheologyDry BonesRestoration

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Fifth Sunday in Lent

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Ezekiel 37 — Eastern Orthodox (classic)

Other readings this Sunday

Ezekiel 37 — Reformed (classic)

Ezekiel 37 — Reformed (edgy)

Ezekiel 37 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)

Ezekiel 37 — Traditional (pastoral)

Ezekiel 37 — Eastern Orthodox (edgy)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Eastern Orthodox (edgy)

Ezekiel 37 — Arminian/Wesleyan (edgy)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Christocentric (edgy)

Ezekiel 37 — Universal (pastoral)

Ezekiel 37 — Traditional (edgy)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Reformed (classic)

Ezekiel 37 — Roman Catholic (classic)

Ezekiel 37 — Charismatic (classic)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Dispensational (pastoral)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Traditional (pastoral)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Traditional (classic)

Ezekiel 37 — Baptist (classic)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Universal (classic)

Ezekiel 37 — Missional (pastoral)

Ezekiel 37 — Dispensational (edgy)

Ezekiel 37 — Missional (classic)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 — Liberation Theology (pastoral)