Good Shepherd Barrhaven Sermon Stream

Most people who were raised in an Anglican, Lutheran or Catholic tradition know a bit about the season of Lent. It's a time for self-reflection, repentance and self-denial. The reasons for repentance and reflection may seem obvious to us, because everyone could stand to improve some things in their lives. But why self-denial? This sermon examines Jesus' temptation in the wilderness to answer this question. Jesus' 40 days of temptation is the model for the 40 days of Lent we celebrate in the church, and it shows us that self-denial helps us on the road to more patience and self-control. These are things we benefit from throughout the year.Scripture references: Luke 4:1-13; Genesis 3Preached on the First Sunday in Lent, March 10, 2019 by Rev. Stephen SilverthorneSermon HighlightsJesus' temptation reminds us we all will be temptedJesus' temptations are temptations to impatienceThe things the devil offered were good, but the means and timing were badWe practice self-denial to teach us patience with GodGod gives g