Lent isn’t about giving something up, but about cultivating something deeper.

In this episode, Mark casts vision for the Lenten season and explains why fasting is a historic and biblical rhythm for followers of Jesus. From churning up the soil of the heart to aligning ourselves with the ancient church, Mark walks through both the theology behind Lent and the plan Cornerstone will follow together.

Episode Highlights

00:27 — Introducing Lent and the vision for this season
01:14 — Jesus assumes his followers will fast
02:08 — “Break up the fallow ground” (Hosea 10:12)
02:48 — Lent connects us to the ancient church

03:21 — The 40-day rhythm of fasting & feasting

06:26 — Introducing the Lent Bookmark and weekly plan
08:00 — Overview of the seven weekly fasts
08:34 — Weekly communion throughout Lent

13:31 — Scripture memory: Philippians 2
14:51 — Final encouragement: Now is the time to seek the Lord

Resources

• Text 'LENT' to 515-329-3343 to sign up for weekly reminders plus daily Holy Week readings and videos to guide you through this season.
• Cornerstone Church Lent Resources
• Lent Bookmark & Weekly Plan
• Cornerstone Church Sermons: Listen online

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