Lent Bible Study
Thanks for your interest in participating in our UMC Monroe Bible Study. Here's the key information below and elsewhere on the page you'll be able to see relevant materials we'll be using in this study.
All meetings will be held at UMC Monroe on Cutlers Farm Road. We'll be doing them from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
Dates:
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On Wednesday, February 26, we will explore the history of Lent. We will review a document that outlines the origins of Lent as believed by many. Additionally, we will examine the significance of the number 40, which appears frequently in both the Old and New Testaments.
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Wednesday March 5 - NO STUDY as this is Ash Wednesday
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Wednesday March 12 - A look at Jesus's Temptation in the wilderness within the Gospel according to Matthew [after baptism and before starting his official ministry]. Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
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Wednesday March 19 - A look at Jesus's Temptation in the wilderness within the Gospel according to Luke. Scripture: Luke 4:1-13
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Wednesday March 26 - A look at the abridged reference of Jesus's Temptation in the wilderness within the Gospel according to Mark. Scripture: Mark 1:12-13
Bring your own bibles and connect in person to discuss God's word. Sometimes different translations help us understand the word even better.
A History of Lent
Here's an interesting article to get thinking about why we observe lent. Some of its potential origins and context. Click the image below to download the article.
The Number 40
The number 40 is frequently referenced (days or years) in the Old Testament and New Testament. Here's a listing of some of it's context throughout the bible. Download the article by clicking the image below.
The Scriptures We'll Be Looking At Specifically
Matthew, Luke and Mark all reference the temptation of Christ in the wilderness. Download or view them here or by clicking the image below if you want to quickly reference them.
