THE WITNESS OF THE GREAT LENT

The Great Lent is a time when Christians show solidarity across the world (and across denominational lines) to show that we STILL BELIEVE: in prayer, in holiness, in ”being a separate and unique” people!

Denominational & sectarian squabbles pale in comparison to that show of unity.  Sectarian squabbles can be healed during The Great Lent, as the squabblers spend time in SELF-reflection, forgiveness, considering the Biblical principle of reciprocal forgiveness, they see the benefit to releasing their grievances.  

Politically, the non-Christian world sees Christianity as “fractured”, divided by in-fighting.  The Great Lent is a global, interdenominational effort that brings Christians together, showing the world that we are not as divided as it may sometimes appear. 

– Scripture References for The Great Lent – 

Old Testament:  Exodus 34:28; Leviticus 23:27; Deuteronomy 9:9; Judges 20:26; 1 Samuel 1:7, 14:24, 20:34, 28:20, 31:13; 2 Samuel 1:12, 3:35, 12:16, 21-23; I Kings 13:8-22, 19:8, 21:9-12,27; 1 Chronicles 10:12; 2 Chronicles 20:3; Ezra 8:21-23, 9:5, 10:6; Nehemiah 1:4, 9:1; 

Esther 4:3, 4:16, 9:31; Psalms 35:13, 69:10, 102:4, 109:24; Isaiah: 58:1-14; Jeremiah 14:12, 36:6,9; Daniel 6:18, 9:3,10:2-3; Joel 1:14, 2:12-15; Jonah 3:5; Zechariah 7:5; 8:19.

New Testament: Matthew 4:2, 6:16-18, 9:14-15, 15:32,17:21; Mark 2:18-20, 8:3, 9:29; Luke 2:37, 5:33-35, 18:12; Acts 9:9, 10:30, 13:2, 14:23, 27:9,33; I Corinthians 7:5; 2 Corinthians 6:5, 11:27.