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86. Intro to Lent - Monday

86. Intro to Lent

Monday - February 23, 2026

We kick off the season of Lent, which prepares us for Easter in a similar way that Advent prepared us for Christmas. Using the image of a bow and arrow, we explore what the Bible means by "sin"—missing the mark—and why we all need help hitting the target.

Discussion Question(s)

• What are some of the reasons why someone using a bow and arrow might miss the mark?

Prayer

Dear God, we thank you for the season of Lent. It isn’t always comfortable to think about our mistakes and sin, but we don’t dwell on them to make ourselves feel bad. We reflect on…

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