He Is Risen: 40 Days Lent Devotional.

by Gabriel Thompson

Embark on a transformative spiritual journey with He Is Risen, a 40-day Lent devotional designed to deepen your faith, inspire reflection, and draw you closer to Christ. This carefully crafted guide walks you through the profound truths of Scripture, daily reflections, and heartfelt prayers, helping you connect with the heart of God during this sacred season.

From the call to follow Christ to the triumphant celebration of His resurrection, He Is Risen invites you to explore the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice, the joy of His victory over death, and the hope of eternal life. Each day is anchored in a specific Bible passage from the New International Version (NIV), offering you a fresh perspective on familiar Scriptures and guiding you into a deeper understanding of God’s Word.

Key Features of This Daily Scripture Engage with meaningful passages carefully selected to illuminate the themes of Lent and the life of Christ. Each verse is presented in the NIV translation, making it easy to understand and apply to your daily walk with God.Insightful Thought-provoking reflections help you meditate on God’s truth and its relevance to your life. These reflections encourage you to consider the call to repentance, the beauty of grace, and the power of the resurrection.Heartfelt Conclude each day with a prayer that draws you closer to God. These prayers align with the day’s theme, helping you express gratitude, seek forgiveness, and surrender to His will.Journey Through Christ’s Follow the journey of Jesus, from His call to discipleship, His teachings, and His ultimate sacrifice, to the joy of His resurrection and the promise of His return.Encouragement for Spiritual Whether you are observing Lent for the first time or seeking to renew your faith, this devotional equips you with tools for spiritual reflection, humility, and hope.
Themes Explored in the The call to repentance and turning toward Christ.The power of humility and surrender.Overcoming temptation and growing in faith.The depth of Christ’s suffering and His victory over death.The joy and hope of the resurrection.Living as a follower of Christ in anticipation of His return.
Why This Devotional?
Lent is a season of preparation, reflection, and renewal. He Is Risen is more than a book, it’s a companion that helps you embrace the heart of Lent by focusing on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It encourages you to deepen your relationship with Him, respond to His call with obedience, and live in the light of His grace.

Whether you are reading alone or with a group, this devotional will enrich your spiritual journey, helping you experience the joy and hope of Easter in a profound way. Allow He Is Risen to guide you closer to God’s heart as you meditate on His love, experience His grace, and celebrate the eternal hope found in the risen Savior.

82 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 8, 2025

About the author

I have spent most of the past decade working as an independent journalist, writing feature articles about immigration, labor, and organizing for a variety of publications that include the New York Times, Harper’s, Slate, Virginia Quarterly Review, New York, Mother Jones, and The Nation. Most of my magazine writing can be found at https://gabrielthompson.org/

I'm the author of four books, each with deal in some way with the same themes. My newest, out in March 2016, is America's Social Arsonist: Fred Ross and Grassroots Organizing in the Twentieth Century. The book is the first biography of one of the most influential--but little known--community organizers in American history, who mentored both Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta.

I'm currently a Steinbeck Fellow at San Jose State University.