Simply the Sermon for March 22, 2026: Fifth Sunday in Lent
Our Bible texts for Sunday, March 22, the 5th Sunday in Lent are: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:6-11; and John 11:1-45.
In today’s gospel Jesus reveals his power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead. The prophet Ezekiel prophesies God breathing new life into dry bones. To those in exile or living in the shadows of death, these stories proclaim God’s promise of resurrection. In baptism we die with Christ in order that we will also be raised with him to new life. And that life is found, here and now, in community with all the people of God.
