Lent as Habit of the Heart | Joel

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LENT AS A HABIT OF THE HEART | Joel 2:12-13

What does it mean to 'rend the heart,' and not just the clothing, in Joel 2? More than simply an apology for bad behaviour, Joel is urging the people to remember God’s covenant promises. It’s easy to make outward shows of penitence without reaching inward to the heart. Joel calls for the same depth of repentance which Jesus calls for.

To that end, Prof. Wright reminds us that Lent is more than simply a time to 'get back on track,' as it were. Lent is a time of focusing what ought to be the habit of the heart anyway. Above all, Lent reminds us of the character of God, which we all too easily lose sight of when we stray from those habits of the heart: gracious, merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love. This is how Joel describes God.

PEOPLE OF PROMISE

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People of Promise: Reflecting the Rhythms of Lent presents passages from Scripture to illuminate the themes of Lent and provide encouragement for your spiritual walk. Prof. Wright invites viewers to follow Jesus in the way of the cross, sustained by the scriptures, as we look towards the purposes of God.

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