203. Lent: What Is It And Should Christians Participate?

17:17 Podcast

Ash Wednesday kicked off Lent again this year and many may be wondering: What is Lent and are we supposed to do it?
In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie look into the history of Lent to see how it started and what the purpose of it is. Additionally, we look into the motives of Lent and whether or not it's something that Christians should be participating in. Finally, we look at Scriptures that talk through fasting and how that is prescribed in the Bible. We hope this episode gives you an idea of how best to approach the 40 days of Lent this year!
The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.
Scriptures: Matt. 4:1-11; Exo. 34:28; 1 Kings 19:5-8; Matt. 6:16-18; Psa. 35:15; Neh. 1:4; Joel 2:12-13; Luke 2:37; Acts 14:23; Matt. 9:14-15; Col. 2:16-17.
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