MB Seminary Devotions

A daily devotional delivered to your inbox during the seasons of Advent and Lent.

The reason I read the Scriptures is not to get through the Bible, but to get the Bible through me.

Remain in Me

Remain in Me is MB Seminary’s 2023 Easter Devotional resource. This daily resource features a prayer, scripture reading, or devotion each day from Ash Wednesday (Feb 22) to Easter Sunday (April 9). The reflections are written by authors from MB churches and/or agencies and the text of the day is chosen from the Revised Common Lectionary.

FAQs

What is the reading schedule for this edition?
Easter Devotions 2023 features a scripture reading, devotion, or prayer for each day.
- Sunday: prayer
- Monday-Friday: scripture reading and devotion
- Saturday: scripture reading
The exception for this pattern is Passion Week when a scripture reading and devotion will be sent each day.
What is the Revised Common Lectionary?
A lectionary is a list of scripture readings assigned for specific days. This schedule exposes readers to an assortment of scripture, while also emphasizing specific seasons in the Christian calendar.

The Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) was derived from various Protestant lectionaries, which were based on the Ordo Lectionum Missae of the Roman Catholic Church after the Second Vatican Council (read more about the origins on Wikipedia).

The RCL was released in 1994 and follows a three-year cycle, with multiple texts assigned for each day.
- RCL daily schedule
- RCL readings for Lent
How are texts chosen for each day?
What are the dates and themes for this edition?
How can I sign up?

Impact

Many blessings to all who contributed and be assured that you have touched our hearts and challenged us in our spiritual journey.

Henry & Esther Penner

Grand Prairie, AB

Thank you for the opportunity to share in these Scripture-targeted reflections. I have used the devotionals for as long as they have been available, and continue to appreciate the open door to God’s heart which their words often provide. Thank you, MB Seminary, for leading the way in this respect!

Leila Hoffman

Highland MB Church

Calgary, AB

Thank you for these devotionals. They provide spiritual food for thought. Today I felt encouraged to TRUST the Holy Spirit to guide my thoughts, words, and deeds and make me a blessing to my family and others. God bless others as they read, ponder, and grow in their faith!

Evelyn Dyck

Vernon, BC

History

Since 2015, MB Seminary has worked together with our national constituency to develop devotional readings for the seasons of Advent (Christmas) and Lent (Easter). Entries are written by authors from MB churches and/or agencies and the text of the day follows a specific book of the Bible or is chosen from the Revised Common Lectionary.

The purpose of the resource is to encourage people to read the Bible and to experience how its message can shape their lives. Each devotion is connected to the assigned Bible reading for that day. While the writings are designed for readers to discuss in small group settings, they can also be read individually.

Contact Us

Questions or comments? Email your feedback to devotions@mbseminary.ca