Do you really want to grow? Do you really want to change? Do you really want to experience the transformative presence of God in your life? If so…
February 18, 2015 will change everything for you.
This is the kick off of Lent—a holy season on the church calendar in which we set apart to pursue God with wholehearted abandon. Lent is the 40 days before Easter (not including Sundays) set apart for prayer, penitence, and self-denial. This is a time designed to stir your hunger for God and lean in to hear His voice more clearly. This is a season of both repentance and the renewal of faith.
In past years for Lent, I’ve engaged in some unusual spiritual disciplines. One year, I quit prayer. Another, I waved goodbye to contempt. Two years ago, more than 10,000 people joined me in a fast, furious journey through the entire Bible in 40 days. Last year, more than 50,000 people joined in reading through the New Testament.
I’ve been praying about how to welcome Lent this year and feel the holy nudge to read through the Gospels.
#LentChallenge
Forty days in Matthew. Mark. Luke. John.
40 days = 2.225 chapters read per day
You got this!
Each day you’re going to be challenged to begin with the prayer:
As I read today, Lord, reveal that which I most need to read but least want to hear.
We’ve put together a FREE reading guide so you can follow along with us as we read Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John during the 40 days leading up to Easter.
To download the FREE 40-Day #LentChallenge Gospel Reading Guide, click here.
Once you’re subscribed, you’ll receive a link to download the Reading Guide. I’ve already got my printed and ready to go!
Can’t wait, year 3 for me joining #LENTCHALLENGE! It’s always such a rich time I look forward too!
Wahoo! Can’t wait for all your insights, friend.
Margaret… I have joined in the past two years… I am still in awe of the grace God gave to read the whole bible in 40 days… it was just transformative… the slower pace of the New Testament last year was rich as well… I looking forward to soaking in the gospels this year. Thanks for providing this encouragement!!!! blessings and grace to you!!!
Cannot wait, Ro. God is going to move in amazing ways this Lent! Thrilled you are joining us again.
Margaret, it will be a blessing to be a part of the Lenten challenge 2015. My miracle medically fragile grandson Andrew was born on Ash Wednesday in 2008 and although the season of Lent has always meant so much to me, that year was a journey I will cherish forever! Looking forward to a special time with Jesus this season as always! Thank you! God bless!
Thrilled you are joining us, Mary.
This is so COOL! I had just received a challenge last night from a Pastor in our Women’s Bible Study to forget everything we have ever learned and just read the Gospels. It is then that we will REDISCOVER that Jesus wants relationship with us. WOW!
LOVE that, Debbie! Sounds like the #lentchallenge is just what you need. 🙂
I am unable to open the email with the download – each time I have to reboot my computer to delete the email. Help!!
Jessica will help you. She’s great with such things.
I’m in!
I signed up today and didn’t receive my downloadable material that goes along with the lent challenge. Can someone please advise? Thank you.
Email jessica@margaretfeinberg.com and she’ll help you out!
I’m ready for this year’s Challenge focused on the Gospels! I didn’t think I could do last year’s Challenge but the way you broke it down and encouraged us, helped lead me to success. Thanks Margaret!
Can’t wait!!
I’m in!!!
WAHOO!
Thanks Margaret! Looking forward to joining you again this year! I was looking forward to seeing what you had planned and am excited to be studying alongside you:) Blessings!
Wahoo!
I’m leaning in close to the Lord and have asked “what should I give up/change/repent of this lent” I got my answer…I’m giving up any negative thoughts or words that are directed at my husbands ex partner, the mother of his children…the person who has caused me enormous pain for over 10 years. I’m turning my thoughts to those of forgiveness, kindness, softness and healing. I’m making this public for accountability! I’ll also read the Gospels with you 🙂 Certain this will help keep me anchored and to follow Jesus as our one true example of how to live 🙂
I love this, Natalie! Praying for you.
Thank You for the invite.
I will take the challenge!
WAHOO!
Hello ,
Something just forced me to get in this site and Ever in my life i had practiced lent,but this year i will .
Can’t wait to hear what God reveals to you, Fen!
Hi, that challenge is impressive; and I realise too stringent for me at this time. I think my head would explode and I would prefer to give more space to each Gospel. I have self selected some books by noted Christian theologians and I trust myself as an academic to structure my time. I’m not really sure why I’m here telling you I’m not going to join you lol. Actually your challenge helped me to the insight of what it is that I feel to do. Much joy and enrichment to you and your online friends and community this Lent season. May we all be richly blessed!
Love it, Sunny! Can’t wait to hear what God teaches you this Lent!
I’m so frustrated! I cannot find where to download the Lenten reading plan. I already subscribe to your blog. Each time I click on what I think will take me to the download, it’s just a new sign up. HELP! Thanks!
Jessica should be sending you a link!
I hate to admit that I’ve misplaced my Lenten reading schedule..it’s not in my Bible where it belongs!!! Could sweet Jessica please send me the link again! Thanks and God bless!
Just seen your lent challenge, been to your website and I am indeed impressed and wish to connect and be a part of what God is doing through you. God bless! NJ
Huge hug, Joyce!
Hi! I just “discovered” you and your site and have joined the challenge. I’m looking forward to what God wants to do in me through this lenten time. I really need a renewal and I know HE wants to provide this for me 🙂
I’ve already been blessed, and I’m only on Chapter Four! 🙂
Wahoo! I want to know what you’re learning!
I think one thing that I am picking up due to the blue marker of “timing” is how quickly people respond. Jesus says to do it, and so many of them immediately obey! I am being challenged to get moving quicker with my obedience.
Yes! I’ve noticed that, too. Thanks, Susan.
God has a way of presenting direction in ways we don’t expect. Stumbling through life has lead me here. It’s not the first time that He has done this and look forward to what He has planned by my finding this challenge. Thanks for sharing Him.
Yes! So true, Liz.
I’m a few days late but jumping in. Glad I came across your site. Thanks!
when i downloaded the reading guide for lent there was a place to download and print the book of matthew which had the break down for each day is there a place to print out the other 3 books with the same break down on it
Hi DeAnn! Here is the link to download the other Gospels without verse references: http://wp.me/p2Hg0R-7Qp
Good morning. It seems I remember a post that teaches about how you were doing the study… with your colored pens and notes?? Could you point me to that? Thank you!