The Work of Imagination Devotional

The Work of Imagination Devotional is a Lent–Easter resource for individuals or groups, offering scripture, reflections, and questions that nurture prophetic imagination throughout the season.

Theme Overview

Lent invites us to pause, turn inward, and face the questions that do not have easy answers. The Work of Imagination frames this season as a sacred practice of honesty and hope—journeying with Jesus through wilderness, confrontation, grief, and love that refuses to give up.

Rooted in prophetic imagination, this Lent–Easter devotional invites individuals and communities to reflect on scripture through the lens of justice and mercy. Rather than rushing toward resolution, each week makes space to imagine healing, practice compassion, and trust that transformation is possible even in the midst of uncertainty.

Weekly Themes:

• Ash Wednesday: Sacred Turning (Part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount)
  Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21
• Week One: Rooted Resistance (Jesus In the Wildness)
  Matthew 4:1–11
• Week Two: Disruptive Blessings (Sermon on the Plain)
  Luke 6:17–36
• Week Three: Holy Confrontation (Jesus and the Canaanite Woman)
  Matthew 15:21–28
• Week Four: Accountable Leadership (Jesus the Good Shepherd)
  John 10:1–18
• Week Five: True Allegiance (Paying Imperial Tax to Caesar)
  Mark 12:13–17
• Palm Sunday: Sacred Protest (Jesus' Triumphal Entry)
  Matthew 21:1–17
• Easter: Fulfilling Imagination (Mary's Announcement of the Resurrection)
  John 20:1–18

Description

Each week features everything you need to engage scripture thoughtfully and prayerfully:

• Weekly scripture readings
• A written reflection connecting scripture with the theme
• Discussion questions for individuals or groups

This flexible, easy-to-use resource is designed for both individuals and congregations:

• For Personal Use: Purchase for yourself or your family to enjoy the season together.
• For Ministry Use: Purchase once and share weekly with your congregation—send it home and invite them to follow along at their own pace. A full-page layout for printing and sharing is included, as well as a booklet version that’s ready for home or congregational distribution.

What I Get

For Personal Use: PDF download

• Devotional resource (formatted for 8.5x11)

For Ministry Use: ZIP file download

• Leader’s Resource Overview
• Devotional resource (formatted for 8.5x11 and booklet layouts)