This series explores the historic Christian season of Lent—from Ash Wednesday through Palm Sunday. This rich Christian tradition points us back to the reality of our sin and our desperate need for a Savior. During this season, we focus on the multifaceted aspects of repentance: recognition of our sin, hope in a Savior, and obedience as a response to his grace. Rather than engage in empty ceremony or purely internal spiritual growth, we learn that observance of this season produces in us a richer faith for the sake of the world. In this episode, "The Real Real", Pastor Timothy points out that fasting and spiritual disciplines during Lent have the same purpose as the law: not saving or justifying us but revealing our sinful nature and our need for salvation. Thus revealing by adopting a spiritual discipline or observing a fast, we are reminded of our sin and directed toward reliance on our Savior.