Second Sunday in Lent

Introduction

During Lent we journey with all those around the world who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. In today’s gospel Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born of water and Spirit. At the font we are a given a new birth as children of God. As God made a covenant with Abraham, in baptism God promises to raise us up with Christ to new life. From worship we are sent forth to proclaim God’s love for all the world.

Readings and Psalm

• Genesis 12:1-4a
  The blessing of God upon Abram

   
• Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
  The promise to those who share Abraham’s faith

   
• John 3:1-17
  The mission of Christ: to save the world