10 Lent Bible Studies to Prepare Your Heart for Easter
Lent is the 40-day journey leading up to Easter, an important time in the church calendar designed to help Christians reflect, lament, and journey with Christ on His way to the cross. Whether or not your church formally celebrates this sacred season, taking time to be intentional in the weeks leading up to Easter can help you experience it in a fresh and meaningful way.
If you’re looking for a Lent Bible study to guide you through this season, we’ve compiled a list of studies designed to help you contemplate the life of Christ, your faith, and your relationship with Him. This season invites us to slow down and reflect on the incredible gift of Christ’s sacrifice, and these Bible studies for Lent will help you prepare your heart for Easter with purpose and intention.
Video Bible Studies for Lent
Led by trusted teachers and offering a unique perspective on themes like forgiveness, faith, and the life of Christ, these video Bible studies are great options whether you’re studying on your own or with a small group.
1. Build a New Habit
The Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel Earley (6 weeks)
Discover how small, intentional habits can shape your spiritual life. This study explores the connection between our physical actions and spiritual growth, offering practical ways to align your daily rhythms with God’s purposes.
2. Focus on Forgiveness
Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa TerKeurst (6 weeks)
Forgiveness is at the heart of the Gospel, and Lent is a time to reflect on the forgiveness we’ve received and extend it to others. In this study, Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal journey of forgiveness, offering biblical wisdom and practical steps to help you let go of hurt and embrace healing.
3. Live Like Jesus
A Jesus Shaped Life by Lisa Harper (7 weeks)
Lent invites us to reflect on how we’re living and how we can better follow Jesus’ example. In A Jesus-Shaped Life, you’ll explore the depths of God’s character, God’s love for you, and how your relationship with Him transforms you as you better understand Biblical theology not as an academic concept, but as an invitation to be known and loved by your Creator.
4. Journey with Jesus through His Earthly Ministry
In the Footsteps of the Savior by Max Lucado (6 weeks)
What better way to prepare for Easter than by walking through the life of Jesus? Max Lucado takes you on a journey through the Gospels, exploring the places Jesus walked and the people He touched. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, this study brings the story of Jesus to life.
5. Rest in God’s Promises
Relaxed by Megan Fate Marshman (7 weeks)
Trusting God can feel difficult in the midst of life’s uncertainties, but Lent is a time to surrender and rest in His promises. Megan Fate Marshman’s study helps you let go of anxiety and embrace the peace that comes from trusting God fully.
6. Experience the Holy Spirit
Jesus in Me by Anne Graham Lotz (8 weeks)
The Holy Spirit is often called the Comforter, and Lent is a season to lean into His presence. Anne Graham Lotz’s study explores how the Spirit works in your life, guiding, empowering, and comforting you as you walk through this sacred season.
7. Pray Like Jesus
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton (5 weeks)
Prayer is a cornerstone of Lent, and this study offers a fresh perspective on how to pray with authenticity and boldness. Tyler Staton invites you to approach God with the same intimacy and trust that Jesus modeled, transforming your prayer life in the process.
Workbook Options for Lent
Whether you’re looking to explore God’s promises, focus on Jesus’ life, or reflect on biblical themes, these workbooks will help you engage with God’s Word through guided reflections, thought-provoking questions, and space to journal.
8. Embrace God’s Promises
40 Days Through the Bible by Lysa TerKeurst
This 40-day study takes you on a journey through Scripture, highlighting God’s promises and how they are fulfilled in Christ. The 40-day format fits perfectly in the Lenten season.
9. See the Work of God Through Women
Praying with Women of the Bible for 30 Days by Sherry Harney
Reflect on the stories of women in the Bible and how their faith and prayers reveal God’s character and power.
10. Put Your Hope in the Future Coming of Christ
Understanding Biblical Prophecy: A 30-Day Bible Study by Dr. David Jeremiah
Lent is a time of anticipation, not just for Easter but for Christ’s return. This study explores the hope and assurance found in biblical prophecy, pointing to God’s ultimate plan for redemption.
Easter-Specific Titles
If you’re looking for a Bible study for Easter, these studies offer a deeper dive into the significance of the cross and resurrection:
- The Promise and Power of Easter by Christine Caine and Lisa Harper
- He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado
- The Case for Easter by Lee Strobel
Find Your Bible Study for Lent
Lent is a season of reflection, renewal, and drawing closer to God, and these Lent Bible studies offer meaningful ways to engage with its themes. Whether you choose a video study, a workbook, or a specific Easter Bible Study, the important thing is to approach this time with intention.
As you journey through Lent, may these resources help you grow in faith and experience the depth of Christ’s love in a new way.