Show Notes
The forty days of Lent in the church calendar echo Jesus' temptations in the wilderness as described in Matthew 4. In this sermon Rebecca investigates the meaning of Lent and why it matters. As temptation distorts good things sought apart from trust in the Father, we are encouraged into, "..allowing our habits and routines to be disrupted and reshaped, so that we are formed as disciples, rather than units of production or consumption."
Consider: What ministry could God be preparing you for? What spiritual muscle could you start exercising? What Lenten practices might support your preparation?
Gospel reading and key texts Mat 4:1-11 Romans 5:12-19
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