Bible Study Discussion Questions
Bible Study Discussion Questions
Bible Study Discussion Questions
March 15, 2026
March 22, 2026
5th Sunday of Lent (A)
The Resurrection and Spirit
PEASBWITU – Brief Summaries of Sunday’s Readings from Mike Fletcher
PEASBWITU (05:37) – In this short Lenten reflection for March 22, 2026 (Fifth Sunday of Lent), we meditate on The Path of Resurrection — drawing from the Gospel reading John 11:1–45 (the raising of Lazarus), where Jesus declares “I am the resurrection and the life” and calls Lazarus out of the tomb.
Video Guides
Matt Zemanek | Fr. Geoffrey Plant | Hector Molina | Fr. Francis Martin | Brant Pitre
Edrianne Ezzell | Vince Contreras | Fr. Kieran J. O’Mahony | Fr. Tim Peters
Discussion Study Guides
Edrianne Ezell

Matt Zemanek | Fr. Geoffrey Plant | Hector Molina | Fr. Francis Martin | Brant Pitre
Edrianne Ezzell | Vince Contreras | Fr. Kieran J. O’Mahony | Fr. Tim Peters
Vince Contreras

Matt Zemanek | Fr. Geoffrey Plant | Hector Molina | Fr. Francis Martin | Brant Pitre
Edrianne Ezzell | Vince Contreras | Fr. Kieran J. O’Mahony | Fr. Tim Peters
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A Sign of Jesus’ Resurrection

Catholic Bible Dictionary
Scott Hahn, internationally renowned theologian and biblical scholar, has inspired millions with his insight into the Catholic faith. Now he brings us this important reference guide, written specifically for Catholics, which contains more than five thousand clear and accessible entries and covers a wide range of people, places, and topics.From Genesis to Revelation, the whole of salvation history is presented and explained in smart, easy-to-understand prose.
The Basis of Christian Hope

The Word of the Lord
In The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year A, biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma provides commentary on each Sunday’s unique presentation of readings. Whether you are a homilist seeking insight into the meaning of difficult scriptural passages or a pew Catholic desiring a deepened understanding of the readings you hear at Mass, The Word of the Lord serves as an invaluable guide.
Our Own Stench


Word Made Flesh
In Word Made Flesh, West offers distinctive reflections on all fifty-two Sunday readings from the first Sunday of Advent through Christ the King Sunday. Some weeks he focuses primarily on the Gospel, while in others he emphasizes a specific passage or verse from one of the other readings. The reflections naturally and deeply connect with the human experience of living with body and soul in the world while also contemplating the nature of the glorified body in the eternal kingdom to come.
Jesus’ Empathy

The Word on the Street
In The Word on the Street, John Martens brings the Bible to where people live: in the church, at home, at work, and in the broader world. This Lectionary commentary for every Sunday of the liturgical year will help readers understand the Bible in light of their daily lives, experiences, and challenges and will help Sunday Mass preachers find new ways to articulate God’s work in the world. John Martens is known for his contributions to “The Word,” a popular column in America magazine.
Spirit of Life!

Feasting on the Word
With this twelve-volume series, Westminster John Knox Press offers one of the most extensive and well-respected resources for preaching on the market today. The twelve volumes cover all of the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with moveable occasions. The page layout is truly unique. For each lectionary text, preachers will find brief essays–one each on the exegetical, theological, pastoral, and homiletical challenges of the text.
Jesus Shouted, Lazarus, Come Out!

Africa Bible Commentary
The first one-volume Bible commentary produced in Africa by African theologians to meet the needs of African pastors, students, and lay leaders. Interpreting and applying the Bible in the light of African culture and realities, the Africa Bible Commentary furnishes powerful and relevant insights into the biblical text that transcend Africa in their significance.
More Commentaries


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Fr. Kieran O’Mahony

Gospel




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Fr. Clement Thibodeau


Discussion Pointers / Answers
Echoing God’s Word – Portland Diocese

Uncovering the Secret Recesses
“Roll away the stone!” Jesus invites us to uncover the evil, the sinfulness that lurks in the secret recesses of our lives. What means do you possess that will help you uncover your sins, that will reveal them to you? Do you dare bring out into the daylight of truth the “rot” and corruption that may have set in since you were baptized? Do you have the courage to ask a friend, a spiritual advisor, to help you uncover that which needs new life in you?

The Grief of Martha and Mary
Discuss how Martha and Mary represent what we often feel and do when we have suffered a great loss: anger, blaming, reaching out, asking for help (perhaps in that order). Have you ever had those experiences after having lost someone you loved? Where did you turn for help? Is Jesus Christ one of the persons to whom you would turn if you had suffered much?

Untie Him and Let Him Go
Discuss the role of Christian disciples in response to Jesus’s command: “Untie him and let him go!” Does it surprise you that Jesus asks us to cooperate with him in overcoming evil? What are some of the ways in which you can help overcome death? Do you see caregivers as providing such cooperation? Do you see parents in their role as givers of life as cooperating with God in overcoming death? Do you see educators in that role?
Catholic Doctrine

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Father Corrigan, OFM


Lazarus: Context

Setting and Life

Martha, the Sister of Lazarus
Mary the Sister of Lazarus
The Raising of Lazarus
Do You Believe This?



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