Lenten Resources
Lent marks the forty days leading up to Easter, mirroring the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness. It is a practice that began in the 4th century as a way to prepare Christians for the holiest day of the year, Easter.
Many people practice Lent by giving something up like alcohol, meat, chocolate, or social media. Some choose to take up a spiritual discipline like daily prayer, reading, or journaling. We do these to flee from sins, pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness (1 Timothy 6:11), but also to behold the mercy and glory of Christ in this season.
We invite you to join us in participating in this holy tradition.
Free Online (or Email) Devotionals:
Below are free online Lenten devotionals. You can receive the booklet through their website or choose to subscribe to their email list to receive the daily devotion via email.
Gospel for Life Lent Devotional Guide: https://gospelinlife.com/devotional/lent/
Truett Lenten Daily Devotional Guide: https://truettseminary.baylor.edu/lent
Lenten Devotional Books:
Below are a couple of recommended Lenten devotional books.
Henri Nouwen, Show Me the Way: https://www.amazon.com/Show-Me-Way-Lenten-Readings/dp/0824513533
NT Wright, Lent and Easter for Everyone: https://www.amazon.com/-/zh_TW/Tom-Wright-ebook/dp/B0C69KH525
Book Reading Club
If you’d like to join us in reading a Christian book, a few in the church will read Smethurst’s book on last Pastor Tim Keller’s teaching. Please purchase the book on your own and let Pastor Heewoo know that you’re reading the book during Lent (heewoo@shatinchurch.org.hk). You can sign up for the crossway+ membership for free to receive 50% discount on the ebook or purchase it on amazon.com.
Matt Smethurst, Tim Keller on the Christian Life
https://www.crossway.org/books/tim-keller-on-the-christian-life-ebook/