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Quinquagesima and what Lent is really about (Bad Theology Tuesday) – A Higher Things® Video Short

Lent is not about what you’re giving up. It’s not about your fast (it IS a fast, but that’s not what it’s about). Jesus is going to Jerusalem where He will be mocked, spit upon, flogged, beaten, and ultimately crucified…for you. That’s what Lent is about. Drop everything that can get in the way of you focusing on Him and receiving more of His gifts.

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Reprogramming Your Lenten Fast (Fun Word Friday)

People think of fasting as Roman Catholic. But Jesus says, “When you fast…” This Lent, find ways you can get “you” out of the way and focus your attention on Jesus and how to receive more of the Lord’s gifts for you this Lent. “Man does not live by bread alone but on every Word that comes forth from the mouth of God.” Fix your eyes on Christ and Him crucified.

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Freedom…in Lent? (Whats UP Wednesday)

Lent isn’t about you. It’s about Jesus. Turn your focus from yourself and the things you do for Jesus. Sure, we should have that focus every day of the year. But we don’t. So we have a season to help us do that. Lenten fasting and disciplines are great. But do them so that you get yourself out of the way, so Lent can be about watching Jesus go to the cross for you.

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Pre-Lent & Shrovetide (Fun Word Friday)

What’s “Pre-Lent” or “Shrovetide”? It’s a short season of preparation to get Christians ready for Lent. We know that a season of fasting and discipline is coming up, so start preparing for it now! Don’t sin it up and celebrate until the final binge with Mardi Gras. Jesus is making His way to the Cross for you. Start contemplating that now.

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Transfiguration: Shut Your Mouth! (Lectionary Monday) – A Higher Things® Video Short

As The Rock says, “Know your role and shut your mouth, Peter!” Hear Him. Stop talking, and listen. Stop thinking about God the way that you think about God and let God be God for you. Let the Scriptures speak to you. And what the Scriptures are all about — what this is all about is what’s coming up in the Lenten season. Jesus is going to die for you.

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63: Martin Luther – A very Lentish commentary on Psalm 102

This week, pastors Gillespie and Riley read and discuss another one of Luther’s commentaries on the penitential psalms. 

Text: The Penitential Psalms: Luther’s Works, Volume 14

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62: Martin Luther’s 38 Special

This week, pastors Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Martin Luther’s commentary on Psalm 38. A lot of conversation about sin, grace, and militant piety.

Text: The Penitential Psalms: Luther’s Works, Volume 14

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61: Martin Luther’s Lentiest Psalm Commentary

In this episode, pastors Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Dr. Luther’s comments on Psalm 143. 

Text: The Penitential Psalms: Luther’s Works, Volume 14

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59: Psalm 32 – Still Getting Lent-ed with Martin Luther

In this episode, pastors Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Martin Luther’s commentary on Psalm 32. This week, they talk about sins forgotten. blessedness, and the upside down, the backward reality of the comfort of confessing one’s sin to God.

Text: The Penitential Psalms: Psalm 32, Luther’s Works, Volume 14

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58: Get Lent-y with Martin Luther

This week, Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Martin Luther’s commentary on Psalm 51. This episode is all about repentance, conscience, sin, and grace. 

Text: The Penitential Psalms: Psalm 51, Luther’s Works, Volume 14

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