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That's the question I'm inviting you to ask over the next 40 days. Let’s move beyond our preconceived notions and ask the Holy Spirit to speak the words we most need to hear. Even if they’re hard to hear. This year, I sense we’re supposed to go deeper in the Scripture during Lent and read the Gospels during the next 40 days.

Matthew. Mark. Luke. John. Or as I like to say it, “Jesus. Jesus. Jesus. Jesus.”

The #LentChallenge starts this week, wrapping up on Easter (April 5th), and we want you to join us.

Friends including YouVersion, Jenni Catron, Shelly Miller, and Dr. Craig Blomberg are on board. We thrilled that so many are setting apart time to dive into the Scriptures and prepare their hearts for Easter.
 

Here's what you'll need:

 

  1. A copy of the FREE Lent Challenge: 40 Day New Testament Reading Guide PDF download. Or subscribe to the YouVersion reading guide for the #LentChallenge, here.
  2. The Bible in your favorite translation.
  3. A prayerful heart—ready and expectant for what God has to teach you in the next 40 days.
  4. Colorful pens (optional). I'm using The Color Method as I study (read about this transformational Bible study technique, here).

 

Here's how it works:

 

  1. Carve out 10-15 minutes to read the Bible each day. The Gospels contain 89 chapters. That requires reading about 2.2 chapters per day. About 10-15 minutes a day for forty days—and you’ll journey through the Gospels.
  2. Before you read each day, begin with the prayer: What do I most need to read, but least want to hear? Be alert to what God reveals.
  3. Invite someone to join you. No matter what challenge or goal you set, it's always easier when you have someone to cheer you on, hold you accountable, and adventure alongside of you. Ask your small group, Men’s or Women's Bible study, congregation, neighbor, co-worker, in-law, or spouse to join you! Invite non-believers to learn more about Jesus.
  4. Share what you're learning during these 40 days on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or your own blog using the hashtag: #LentChallenge. Join our community—there's plenty of room for you.
  5. If you miss a day, pick up where you left off. No guilt. No shame. Pick up wherever we are, don't worry about catching up. Just more Jesus every day.

 

As we begin the season of Lent, I am expectant and joyful for all that God is going to do as we study His Word. Our hope and prayer is that at the end of the next 40 days, you'll be so spiritually full, you'll never want to live on empty again.

 

Download the #LentChallenge Gospel reading guide, here. 

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