Lent Quiz
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True or False
- I have never celebrated Lent.
- Lent is 46 days before Easter.
- Fasting from food and activities occurs during Lent.
- Fasting is not allowed on Sundays and so are not counted as one of the days of Lent. This is why Lent is said to be 40 days long.
- Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent.
- The black ashes put on your forehead (on Ash Wednesday) signify repentance before God.
- Offering can also be a part of Lent.
All the above are True.
During this season I want to . . .
- Investigate fasting, its meaning, and application to my life.
- Have God reveal how I may obey and honor Him more.
I am new to this traditional worship. Please pass on your ideas and suggestions.
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Monica | . at .
How can I e-mail you? I have a Bible Study that I wrote when wanting to learn more about fasting. It was a help to me and I’d be willing to pass it along if you’re interested…
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susan2009 | . at .
Thanks, Monica, That would be helpful.
My email is Susan@cnchurch.org.
I have left you an email at your site.
BTW Happy Anniversary. Glen Eyrie is a beautiful place to get married.
By dd worked there and our apt was just down the stree from the glen. I loved living there.
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Theresa Lindamood | . at .
I’ve heard Bill Bright speak about fasting several times on the radio, maybe Campus Crusade has something on it? I have been interested too, thinking of Jesus telling the disciples “this type comes out with prayer and fasting”.
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susan2009 | . at .
Good thought, Theresa.
I do have a book about spiritual disciplines that I am reading for one of my classes.
I haven’t come to the fasting part yet.
Yes, that is an interetsing section on fasting.
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Monica | . at .
Wow – small world, so nice to know someone else thinks that the Glen is beautiful!
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susan2009 | . at .
Monica, Yes, it is beautiful! I loved taking walks on the grounds. Once I attended a work retreat there.
I heard Micahle Card speak and went to one of their Christmas madrigals which my dd was in.
I have many fond memeories of that place.
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lynettejoy | . at .
How does giving up a food or an activity deepen our relationship with Christ? I understand Advent a bit more, but Lent is something I know nothing about. You have me curious.
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lynettejoy | . at .
How does giving up a food or an activity deepen our relationship with Christ? I understand Advent a bit more, but Lent is something I know nothing about. You have me curious.
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susan2009 | . at .
Lynette,
I believe the idea behind the fast is to replace the “given up” item with time with Christ.
Lent is a time to prepare our hearts through reflection, fasting, repentence, etc for Easter.
At least that is what I understand. I’ll let you know as I learn more.
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susan2009 | . at .
Lynette,
This is what I’m hearing about fasting and lent. It is a tool that helps you think more about Jesus. This season is all about Jesus.