Standard Lent Bulletin: Singing with the Exiles

This standard 8.5" × 11" bulletin features a full-color visual on the front and Mark 15:33–41 and Isaiah 41:14 on the back. The inside is blank to provide space for personalization. Sold in packages of 100.

On the back: 

"I am the one who helps you, declares the Lord; your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel." Isaiah 41:14

The Death of Jesus
And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” And some of the bystanders hearing it said, “Behold, He is calling Elijah.” And someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a reed and gave it to Him to drink, saying, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take Him down.” And Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed His last. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood facing Him, saw that in this way He breathed His last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”

There were also women looking on from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. When He was in Galilee, they followed Him and ministered to Him, and there were also many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem. (Mark 15:33–41)

About the Theme
The inspiration for the theme is drawn from Concordia Commentary Isaiah 40–55 by Dr. R. Reed Lessing. Although Isaiah pulsates with richness and depth, chapters 40–55 contains some of the best-known, most-cherished, and theologically significant texts in the Bible. These chapters teach an orientation to the Lord and the world that Jesus endorsed, sharpened, and laid as the foundation for the Christian Church.

About the Series
Author R. Reed Lessing’s dynamic series provides pastors and worship leaders with a comprehensive set of preaching and worship resources for Lent and Easter. Centered around a complete set of sermons, Bible studies, children's messages, and worship resources, Singing with the Exiles series includes three coordinating products:

• Singing with the Exiles: Resources of Lent and Easter Preaching and Worship (CD-ROM)
• Singing with the Exiles: Daily Devotions for Lent and Easter
• Standard Lent Bulletin: Singing with the Exiles

About the Author
R. Reed Lessing was on the faculty of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, for 14 years and now serves as Senior Pastor at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN. He is the author of the Jonah, Amos, Isaiah 40—55 volumes of the Concordia Commentary Series; Restore the Roar, the 2013 Lent and Easter resources for preaching and worship based upon his Amos commentary; and sermon studies in several publications including Concordia Pulpit Resources.