Saints of Lent Series

During Lent, we as Christians are called to more. It is a time to challenge our usual routines and to refocus on what we are called to be - followers of Christ. Lent goes from Ash Wednesday to Easter - a 40-day observation on our lives. Stepping back and examining our focus of life whether work, family, sports, social media, or the distractions of everyday life, we can see how our focus is not on God alone.

So this Lent, I encourage you to follow along each day with some simple reflections on those who have gone before us marked in the sign of faith. We aren't talking about Aunt Louise in your family, but more so the saints and martyrs who put their faith first. They set their eyes on the prize of eternal glory with God.

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Show Notes:

Saints Archippus, Philemon, Apphia (of the 70)

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Reflection:

• So here we are talking about the first generation of the Church. Of the 70 were the first sent out from the 12.
• Church services in the homes (even during the persecution)
• Philemon’s wife served the church
• Your domestic church - your family (As for me & my house I will serve the Lord Joshua 24:15)
• Together this Lent what will you do individually, communally (together)
• Fathers take leadership in your family (nightly blessing of the children)