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Hello Max7 friends!
From March 3rd or March 5th 2025, seasons of Lent observance will commence around the world. Lent is woven into the approach to Easter. Most people use simple tools to help support a 40-day period of fasting (a food, technology, other) choosing to focus on prayer, reflection and generosity to honor Jesus.
All these recommended resources are free to download, modify and share freely in your community.
What does this look like for families?
Perhaps you would like to focus on some significant scriptures on the way to Easter? The Lent Scripture Chain is a simple, hands-on way to read something every day that helps even young readers reflect upon and even memorize a small verse each day. The encouragement for families is to check in at the end of the day – looking for how God is “showing up” and helping everyone understand and learn the Bible together.
Journey through Lent
This sensitively written Journey through Lent gives families a series of readings, simple questions, and a creative activity to share. Help families in your community have deeper conversations. The readings and explanations are backed with “I wonder…” questions, and practical activities including acts of service for others. This journey can be linked to the Scripture Chain above.
What does Jesus have to say about fasting?
Here’s a video from Matthew’s Gospel of Jesus. In Matthew 6:16-24 Jesus teaches us His guidelines for fasting, generosity, prayer and connection to God. Because the whole idea of Lent is to deepen our connection to our saviour. Download the video FREE here
God bless you as you prepare for Easter and spend more time with Jesus.
Jane – for the Max7 team.
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