Year B Lent Fifth Sunday
Scripture
Testament: Old Testament
Book: Jeremiah
Chapter: 31
Lectionary
Year: B
Season: Lent Season
Week: Fifth Sunday in Lent
Keywords
Lectionary Meaning
Theological Focus
As Lent nears its conclusion, the liturgy shifts toward the promise of renewal and the hope of the Resurrection. This Sunday emphasizes the internal transformation required to live in a true, life-giving relationship with the Divine, moving beyond mere outward observance.
Scriptural Connection
Jeremiah 31 speaks of a new covenant written on the heart rather than on stone. This promise offers hope that our past failures do not have the final word; God is doing a new thing within us, restoring our brokenness through a grace that is both personal and communal.
Sermon Ideas
Contrast external law with internal desire. Preach on the intimacy of knowing the Lord personally. How does the promise of divine forgiveness empower us to start again and live with a renewed sense of purpose? Invite the congregation to consider what God is writing on their hearts today.