A book to enjoy for Lent most easily, but worth using any time you want to spend a season walking especially closely with Jesus. They are selected with great care, and always brought joy to my heart. Here, Ferguson marks the Sundays with extended quotations from hymns and psalms. As for me, my favourite part had to be the Sundays (coming as I do from a tradition where Lenten Sundays were often a chance to break routine and seek refreshment). Each day’s exposition ends with a simple bullet point for reflection, and space for a written response, should you wish to use it. Moreover, the book has been thoughtfully presented to make it as easy to use as possible. Sometimes the simplest truths really are the ones we need to hear.
Many days I was genuinely moved by truths about Jesus that I already knew, but which I had effectively forgotten. No, the unique selling point of this book is the way the author’s usual incisive style is combined with winsome self-reflection to offer truly compelling applications of this familiar gospel narrative. The purpose of this book isn’t to provide new or groundbreaking insights into Luke’s Gospel, although the biblical scholarship is characteristically strong. As you progress through the book, you realise afresh just how overwhelming concerned with people Jesus was, from his disciples to strangers who accosted him along the way, and are reminded how that concern extends to his people here and now, today. Designed as a Lent devotional, every day describes a different encounter from Luke’s Gospel’s account of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. “Truly compelling applications of this familiar gospel narrative.”
#TIM KELLER LENT DEVOTIONAL SERIES#
The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross Series.Reflecting on the hospitality of God, consider the needs of your neighbor, especially those without life’s basic needs. Take up the opportunity to dwell upon the grief of our broken world, the sin within your heart, and the deep love of God that exceeds these realities. 21:1-8 ).Īnd so, I invite you to a holy Lent. Our Easter worship is a dress rehearsal for our Lord Jesus’ return when he comes to unite heaven and earth, making all things new ( Eph.
In other words, Lent prepares us to join the disciples in their joy and bewilderment on that strange morning long ago ( Mt. After a season of depravation, highlighting the grim reality of our broken creation, Jesus’ resurrection floods our grief with life and light. Here, Jesus trampled down sin and death, defeating the Devil ( Heb. Why Bother With Lent? by Chuck Colson (article)įrom his article on Lent, Chuck Colson writes: Lent Devotional: Redeemer Presbyterian Church (Tim Keller) Journey to the Cross: Readings and Devotions for Lent (pdf)
#TIM KELLER LENT DEVOTIONAL MOVIE#
Therefore, Sunday is a day we can take a break from our break and celebrate the goodness of God as we enjoy eating something sweet or catching a movie with the family. Remember that Sundays do not count towards the 40 days – they are already the Lord’s Day, a resurrection day, a feast day. Here are some ideas, but prayerfully consider what the Spirit may be prompting you to do: And, in so doing, may you know the joy of Jesus who gave himself fully to us. Find a cause, or better yet a person, and give sacrificially. Live frugally, and do so for the sake of charity. Consider fasting from types of food, technology, and/or sources of entertainment. It is fitting to allocate these savings, along with other gifts, for charitable purposes, especially directing those funds to the poor and marginalized. Simple living allows us to reserve time for others while also serving to curb our expenses. By temporarily carving away some comforts or conveniences, good gifts from God himself, we hope to de-clutter our hectic lives, allowing us to focus. Long misunderstood as a form of works-righteousness, Lenten fasting is not about scoring points with God, but rather emphasizes simplicity for the sake of others.
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