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Lenten Reading Schedule: Exploring the Works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

This Lent, we invite you to journey with us through selected readings from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, edited by Robert Coles. This schedule is designed to guide you through the season with 10-12 pages of reading per week, along with optional suggestions for those who wish to dive deeper. The book begins with an outline of Bonhoeffer’s life (pp. 13-14) and a detailed introduction by Robert Coles, which provides valuable context for the readings. While not required, these sections or the documentary Bonhoeffer (available on Amazon Prime and YouTube) can offer helpful background information.

Each week, reflection questions will be provided to deepen your engagement with the text. Additionally, on Sunday, April 6th, Leah will host a lunch after the service for participants who wish to discuss their insights and experiences. To join the lunch or ask questions about the reading schedule, please RSVP to Leah.

Weekly Reading Schedule

Week 1: March 10–16

  • Chapters 1 (“Jesus Christ and the Essence of Christianity”) and 2 (“Christ the Center”), pp. 43–53

  • Optional: Read “Making of a Disciple” (pp. 15–42) or watch the Bonhoeffer documentary for an overview of his biography.

  • Reflection Questions: (To be updated weekly)

Week 2: March 17–23

  • Chapter 3 (“The Cost of Discipleship”), pp. 53–64

Week 3: March 24–30

  • Chapter 4 (“Life Together”), pp. 65–76

Week 4: March 31–April 6

  • Chapter 5 excerpt (“To the Young Brothers in the Church in Pomerania”), pp. 77–87

  • Optional: Read pp. 88–91.

  • Special Event: Lunch discussion after Sunday service on April 6th.

Week 5: April 7–13

  • Chapter 6 excerpts (“The Successful Man” and “Conscience”), pp. 97–104; Chapter 7 (“After Ten Years”), pp. 108–114

  • Optional: Read pp. 92–96 and pp. 105–107.

Week 6: April 14–20

  • Chapter 8 (“Letters from Prison”), pp. 115–127

This Lenten reading schedule is an opportunity to reflect on Bonhoeffer’s profound insights into faith, community, and discipleship as we prepare our hearts for Easter. We look forward to walking this journey together!

 

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