LENT STUDY GUIDE
LENT STUDY GUIDE ONLINE RESOUCES
This is our digital Lent resource space, giving you additional resources to accompany our 2026 Lent Study Guide: Acts of Hope.
We also have online resources to accompany our previous study guides.
You can buy copies of Acts of Hope, and our other study guides, on our webshop.
WEEK 1 - 9 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
How do you think the church today compares to the early church?
What would the world look like if we all lived out the Kingdom values that Jesus preached?
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“My Ancestors were present on the day of Pentecost”
Simon Azazian, a Palestinian Christian and friend of Embrace, explains why the feast of Pentecost calls him personally to continue the mission of the early church in Jerusalem.
Embrace’s Christian partners in the West Bank are continuing the work of the Early Church there by providing education, healthcare and support to those facing poverty and marginalisation - find out more.
The Bible Project includes 10-minute video overviews of each book of the Bible. You may find it helpful to watch their overview of the Book of Acts.
WEEK 2 - SIGNS, WONDERS AND OPPOSITION
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS
ADDTIONAL QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
Are there any groups in our church or society that are unintentionally overlooked?
What role does listening play in resolving conflict and bringing unity?
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Fruits of Faith - A Thriving Community Farm in Lebanon
Embrace partner MERATH (Middle East Revive and Thrive) run a range of projects helping struggling communities in Lebanon - including a community farm that is providing food and employment for an economically deprived neighbourhood in northern Lebanon.
The Christian communities in the Middle East descended from those earliest Christian communities. Find out more about what they are like today - we’ve lots of information on our Christianity in the Middle East webpages.
WEEK 3 - BAPTISM ON THE ROAD
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
Philip didn’t dismiss the eunuch's questions. How can we create space for honest questioning and dialogue in our churches?
What does this passage teach us about being present and responding with love?
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Life Vision - Challenging disability inequality in Egypt
Through the work of Embrace partner Life Vision, Hossam, and other visually impaired children in Egypt, are able to challenge disability inequality, a build a fairer society with equal opportunities.
Find out more about the life of St Philip the Evangelist.
WEEK 4 - GOD’S RADICAL INCLUSION
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
What do you think would have happened if Ananias hadn’t followed God’s call to minister to Saul?
Ananias was sent to someone outside of his comfort zone. Who might God be guiding us to help today, in our communities, workplaces or the wider world?
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Psychological support for trauma in Syria
Embrace partner MERATH supports those who’ve experienced trauma, providing Child Friendly Spaces for young people and also a centre for women escaping domestic violence.
Take a virtual tour of Ananias Chapel, Syria, said to be the remains of the home of St Ananias.
WEEK 5 - THE LIBERATING POWER OF GOD
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
Paul and Silas sang in the darkest hour. What does it mean to be a people of hope in light of current events?
Lent invites us to confront what binds us. What societal chains do we need to name and challenge such as injustice, inequality, indifference, and how can we do this with humility and love?
Where do we see systems today that dehumanise or commodify people and how can the church be a voice for dignity and freedom?
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Aviv Ministry - helping those living with addiction in Israel
Embrace partner Aviv Ministry supports people living with addictions on the streets of South Tel Aviv. Their centres in Tel Aviv and Ashkelon provide shelter, warm meals, medical care and rehabilitation services.
Eduard heads up the Aviv centre and, like many on the team, he has personal experience of struggling with addiction.
Find out more about the life of St Silas.
WEEK 6 - A JOURNEY THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
In what ways can we model Jesus’s servant leadership in our daily lives, like Paul did by gathering brushwood?
How can we be intentional about bringing life, hope and light into places of despair?
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Serving Gaza’s children in time of war
The team of the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre having been providing specialist disability care for children in Gaza throughout the war - including treating many with life-changing injuries because of the conflict. They have continued to serve despite facing displacement, danger and famine themselves.
