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Fifth Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 29, 2026

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Gospel

John 11:1-45

62 illustrations

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UniversalClassic

17:5-10 anchors us in God’s character: He speaks, acts, and calls us to faithful response.

Arminian/WesleyanPastoral

12:18-29 whispers hope: prevenient grace is already at work, drawing you toward life—today, not someday.

PentecostalEdgy

119:137-144 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.

Character Profile

Biblical Profile: Thomas

Thomas Thomas, also known as “the Twin,” was one of the twelve apostles (Matt 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13). He is remembered most for his unbelieving response to Jesus’ resurrection. Nothing is known of how Jesus first met...

John 11:16

Manchester by the Sea: Jesus Wept (John 11:35)

In Manchester by the Sea, Lee Chandler lives in frozen grief after accidentally causing his children's deaths. He cannot forgive himself; he cannot feel. When his brother dies and leaves him guardian of nephew Patrick, Lee must choose: stay frozen or feel again.

John 11:35Universalgriefweeping

Character Profile

Biblical Profile: Annas and Caiaphas

Annas and Caiaphas Annas and Caiaphas were both spoken of as high priests during the time of Jesus, and they were instrumental in getting Jesus condemned to death. Annas was the Jewish high priest around AD 6–15.

John 11:49-11:53Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

Movie Analogy

Steel Magnolias: Weeping with Those Who Weep (John 11:35)

In Steel Magnolias, M'Lynn holds her daughter Shelby as she dies from diabetic complications. At the funeral, M'Lynn's rage explodes. Then her friends surround her—crying, laughing, holding her. At Lazarus's grave, Jesus did not explain; he grieved. M'Lynn's friends do...

Fifth Sunday in Lent

John 11:1-45

Biblical Profile: Thomas

Other readings this Sunday

Manchester by the Sea: Jesus Wept (John 11:35)

Biblical Profile: Annas and Caiaphas

Steel Magnolias: Weeping with Those Who Weep (John 11:35)

John 11:1-45 — Dispensational (pastoral)

John 11:1-45 — Lutheran (classic)

John 11:1-45 — Universal (pastoral)

John 11:1-45 — Anabaptist (edgy)

John 11:1-45 — Baptist (pastoral)

John 11:1-45 — Christocentric (pastoral)

John 11:1-45 — Arminian/Wesleyan (pastoral)

John 11:1-45 — Anglican (pastoral)

John 11:1-45 — Lutheran (pastoral)

John 11:1-45 — Black Church (classic)

John 11:1-45 — Reformed (edgy)

John 11:1-45 — Black Church (pastoral)

John 11:1-45 — Charismatic (pastoral)

John 11:1-45 — Charismatic (edgy)

John 11:1-45 — Eastern Orthodox (classic)

John 11:1-45 — Anglican (classic)

John 11:1-45 — Anabaptist (pastoral)

John 11:1-45 — Pentecostal (pastoral)

John 11:1-45 — Pentecostal (edgy)

John 11:1-45 — Baptist (edgy)