Our guide to the new Lent Bible Study Guides and Courses for 2022.

There just aren’t enough chances to slow down.

Back in school, teachers would tell us to “take your time” on tricky problems. But, in the adult world, we no longer have someone telling us to “take your time”. Even though we never stopped needing it. Life demands soon take all our time for us.

This makes Lent courses the perfect time to step back and invest in your relationship with God.

For six weeks, through fasting and reflection, Christians around the world keep in mind what Christ’s death and resurrection mean. This year, Lent starts on the 3rd March 2022.

If you are feeling spent, Lent studies and Lent courses are a chance for you to ease off the accelerator and take your time in God’s presence. Each lent Bible study offers the chance to explore faith and life, whether as a group or on your own.

Here are our picks of the best new Lent resources for 2022.

Embracing Justice: The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2022 by Isabelle Hamley (SPCK)

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2022. Embracing Justice is part of the Church of England’s wider focus on the theme of Justice for Lent 2022. In this guide, Isabelle Hamley explores justice in the small moments of life as well as some of the bigger questions of justice and faith. As practical as it is insightful, Embracing Justice is a great guide for inspiring action in believers this Lent season.

Number of Sessions: 6

Ideal for: Individuals and Groups

Theme: Justice

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Live Lent: Embracing Justice: by Isabelle Hamley (Church House Publishing)

Tackling some themes as the Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book but in smaller and more digestible readings. This year’s entry in the Live Lent Love Life series of guides for groups and individuals gives you new ways to bring justice into God’s world. A children’s edition of the guide is also available.

Number of Sessions: 40

Ideal for: Individuals and Groups

Theme: Justice

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Women of Holy Week: An Easter Journey in Nine Stories by Paula Gooder (Church House Publishing)

Equal parts Biblical storytelling and Lent study guide, Paula Gooder introduces you to nine women through whose eyes you’ll see the crucifixion anew. A great read for fans of Paula Gooder’s Biblical novel Phoebe, Women of Holy Week also features beautiful paintings by Ally Barrett. A great way into Easter for fans of good fiction storytelling.

Number of Sessions: 9

Ideal for: Individuals, fiction fans

Theme: Female perspective, seeing Easter anew

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Forty Women: Unseen women of the Bible from Eden to Easter by Ros Clarke (IVP)

The Bible is full of women whose stories are rarely told, but whose lives are vital to understanding the Bible. Over this Lent, Forty Women brings to the surface the women who bring a new light to the Bible and who deserve to be read and studied more today. A great way to learn all about the women of the Bible.

Number of Sessions: 40

Ideal for: Individuals and Groups

Theme: Women in the Bible

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Hearing God in Poetry: Fifty Poems for Lent and Easter by Richard Harries (SPCK)

For many Christians, their reading of poetry may go no further than Psalms and Song of Songs. This Lent is the perfect time to see the spiritual side of poetry. With a selection from famous poets, Richard Harries offers reflections and thoughts that help you understand poetry better as well as deepen your faith.

Number of Sessions: 50

Ideal for: Individuals, readers of poetry

Theme: Art and faith

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Sharing the Easter Story: From Reading to Living the Gospel by Sally Welch (BRF)

The Easter story is one with good news at its very core, but how do we communicate that good news with the people in our lives? In Sharing the Easter Story, Sally Welch gives you the tools to understand and share the core truths of Lent and Easter. This year’s BRF guide is a great read for individuals and for small group discussions.

Number of Sessions: 7

Ideal for: Individuals and Groups

Theme: Outreach

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The Room Where It Happened: A Lent course for groups or individuals based on the musical Hamilton by Rose Hudson-Wilkin (DLT)

Every year there is a new Lent guide based on a popular film. This year, though, is different. The Room Where It Happened is a Lent course based on the musical phenomena Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Room Where It Happened discusses themes of identity, ambition, sacrifice and more through insightful viewing and parallels found in the Bible.

Number of Sessions: 5

Ideal for: Individuals and Groups, newer Christians, fans of Hamilton

Theme: Identity, ambition, forgiveness, hope, love

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Rich wounds: The Countless Treasures of the Life, Death, and Triumph of Jesus by David Mathis (The Good Book Company)

The Easter story is so familiar to many believers that we can sometimes overlook the finer details and points of the Easter story. Rich Wounds is a great chance to refocus your thoughts on the Easter story in a more intentional and direct way.

Number of Sessions: 30

Ideal for: Individuals and Groups

Theme: The Easter story

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A Jesus Easter: Explore God's Amazing Rescue Plan by Barbara Reaoch (The Good Book Company)

Lent is a time for reflection, but for families sitting still and in quiet is pretty much impossible. In A Jesus Easter, you’ll find a series of discussion points, activities and stories that help you share the meaning of Easter with your children. This edition also includes journaling space to record your family journey to Easter.

Number of Sessions: 30

Ideal for: Families

Theme: A life-changing Easter

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For even more Lent books and courses, browse our Lent department. There you’ll also find Lent resources for Churches and small groups.