Revd Tom Robson is the main contributor for Lent 2026. He shares some of his thoughts below;
Next (this) year's Lent Course begins a series in each of the Gospels over the next four years. The hope is that we explore the distinctive 'portrait' of Christ that each Gospel writer provides, and that together with our Gospel readings on Sundays, builds our faith in Christ. The format this year is a little different, in recognition that each study group will be different. You can follow a particular track, such as 'Reflective' or 'Digging Deeper' or combine elements to create something that finds the best balance of input, discussion, prayer and reflection. I also hope that the 'Families and all-age' track is useful across several settings - assemblies, Sunday School, all-age services, even for families to be invited to follow at home.
I believe that the Gospel of Matthew invites us to see that Jesus is the fulfilment of God's promise and the one who brings God's Kingdom. I hope that as we journey through Lent together, our faith in Him will be strengthened as we live the 'Mystery of Faith' as disciples of Christ.
Please take a look at the video below.
The year of Matthew
Imagine for a moment that you were one of the Gospel writers, aiming to capture the significance of Christ’s life, death and resurrection. What would you include?
Over the next four years, we’ll walk through each gospel-writer’s gallery. This year in Matthew, we’ll take in Jesus’ birth, his calling of disciples, his authority as a teacher, his miracles, and his upcoming passion. And every Sunday, our Gospel reading will add another brushstroke to our picture of Christ. As we see Jesus fulfil God’s promise we’ll be encouraged and equipped to live out the Mystery of Faith.
This lent course is written by Revd Tom Robson with contributions from Dan Jenkins and Kim Carter.