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JONAH’S FAST (2 Weeks before GREAT LENT)

JONAH’S FAST (2 Weeks before GREAT LENT). Jonah 3 days in whale. Lord Jesus 3 days in tomb. Remember GOD’S MERCY & REPENT. GREAT LENT. PURPOSE & MEANING: Remember Lord Jesus’ suffering on the CROSS for us Celebrate His Resurrection at EASTER Repent from sin, fast & pray

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JONAH’S FAST (2 Weeks before GREAT LENT)

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  1. JONAH’S FAST (2 Weeks before GREAT LENT) • Jonah 3 days in whale • Lord Jesus 3 days in tomb • Remember GOD’S MERCY & REPENT

  2. GREAT LENT • PURPOSE & MEANING: • Remember Lord Jesus’ suffering on the CROSS for us • Celebrate His Resurrection at EASTER • Repentfrom sin, fast& pray • DO MOREGOOD: • Pray more • Attend more liturgies • Confess moreoften • Help with more chores

  3. ABRAHAM & LOT

  4. ABRAHAM & LOT • Lot lived with his uncle Abraham • Both men had lots of cattle • Shepherds were arguing …

  5. ABRAHAM & LOT • Abraham made peace: “Let there be no strife between you and me … for we are brethren …” • Abraham let Lot choose • Lot chose land near Sodom & Gomorrah; a wicked city

  6. ABRAHAM & LOT • God was pleased with Abraham: “Lift your eyes now and look from the place where you are – northward, southward, eastward, and westward; for all the land you see I give to you …” • Abraham built altar to the Lord • Abraham • Lot

  7. ABRAHAM & LOT “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”(Matthew 5:9)

  8. ABRAHAM LOT • Had lots of cattle • Cared about land & cattle – chose Sodom • Walked by SIGHT(seek man’s will) • Pitched tent (lived) at Sodom & Gomorrah • God destroyed Sodom, lost all possessions (angels rescued Lot & family) • Had lots of cattle, gold, silver • Did not care for land or cattle - seek PEACE • Walked by FAITH(seek God’s will) • Built an altar to worship God • God blessed him with more land & descendants

  9. ABRAHAM & LOT Children of God must: • Seek God’s will – be PEACEMAKERS (like Abraham) • Live with God to have PEACE • Walk with eyes of FAITH (God’s will), not by SIGHT (man’s will) • Trust in God, as He always takes care of us

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