​​Lent 1 Weekly Study

​​Opening Prayer

​​Wonderful God, as we enter this season of Lent,
​​this time of preparation for the mystery of Easter,
​​help us to ready ourselves,
​​so that we can journey with Jesus through the wilderness,
​​to meet with him in resurrection joy.
​​Make us ready to fast from criticism
​​and feast on the good we see in others.
​​Make us ready to fast from inactivity
​​and feast on action for justice.
​​Make us ready to fast from greed
​​and feast on giving.
​​Make us ready to fast from conflict
​​and feast on peace making.
​​Make us ready to fast from selfishness
​​and feast on Christ-likeness
​​so that we might be changed to become more like your Son. Amen.
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​​Taken from https://www.rootsontheweb.com/lectionary/2004/09-january-february-2004-c/lent-1/prayers/prayer-preparation

​​Reading

​​Mark 1:9-15
​​http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=386101240
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​​In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him.And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’
​​And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness for forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.
​​Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.’ 

​​Time to Wonder

​​As you hear this passage what are the things;
  • ​​you would like to ask
  • ​​that you don’t understand or want clarification
  • ​​that you never noticed before
  • ​​that you can relate to in your life

​​Sermon

​​http://www.stdavidschelmer.com.au/lent-sermons-2018
​​Listen to the Sermon from Sunday 18 February 
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2017-02-18 Sermon Michael Stalley 9am
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​​Sermon Reflection Questions

​​You can use the same questions that were suggested in the time to wonder section above.
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​​Some Questions for reflection
  1. ​​Can you name other Liminal times that you know of or have experienced? 
  1. ​​Liminal times are often necessary in times of change.  Why?
  1. ​​How can Lent be a Liminal Time?
  1. ​​How would you like to help your family be more during Lent?
  1. ​​What could you do to choose to be more or help someone else be more?
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​​Closing Prayer

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​​Lord, bless to us this season of Lent.