2.29: What is the History of Lent? Who started it?

<p>Why don't all Christian churches observe Lent? Who started Lent, anyway? In this episode, I uncover the history of Lent from the 3rd and 4th centuries to today and we, as Christians, should personally use these 40 days, before Resurrection Sunday, for spiritual renewal.&nbsp;</p> <p>Special thanks to <a href="https://www.denisonforum.org">Dr. Jim Denison of the Denison Forum</a> for his insightful article: <a href="https://www.denisonforum.org/resources/why-is-lent-relevant-for-evangelicals/">"Why is Lent Relevant for Evangelicals?"</a> and <a href="https://SusanNarjala.com">Susan Narjala</a> for the great <a href="https://bible.com">Bible app</a> Lenten Devotional that we're following.&nbsp;</p> <p>Today's Bible Verse: Matthew 26:17-19</p> <p>Prayer<em><strong>: "Father God, Sometimes it’s so easy to fall back on routine and ritual when it comes to Lent. We unthinkingly give up one thing or another, assuaging our guilt to quickly don a slightly self-righteous mantle. I pray for a renewed vision this Lent. Help me to come to you in true humility and allow you to prune me as you will. Amen."</strong></em> Susan Narjala in <em><strong>"Journeying through Lent"</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Please subscribe and share!</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Soli Deo Gloria -- to God Alone be the Glory!</strong></em></p> <p><a href="https://gisellaguiar.wordpress.com "><em><strong>Visit my blog....</strong></em></a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seek-the-truth/message