Lent is a period for us to be humble ourselves meditating on the passion of Christ. Here are some Bible passages that will help you meditate and reflect on the spirit of Lent:
1. Exodus
Exodus is a book in Bible that beautifully tells us how God saved the man from slavery and that God needs his people. This book makes it clear that God needs us even in the desert experiences of life and that there is a God waiting for us. This book will help us to meditate on the image of a God who covers the people who have turned away from their mistakes with blessings.
2. The Ecclesiastes
The Book of Ecclesiastes is a book that explains what this world is like and how worldly pleasures pass. This book, which shares what we need in all areas of life, clearly shows how to be a Christian.
3. Jonah
The book of the prophet Jonah is one of the smallest books in the Bible. This book depicts a man trying to run away from God’s plan and a picture of a God following him. This book reveals to us the face of divine mercy in fasting, making it clear that God will receive us with greater love than ever before if we repent of our sins and turn to Him.
4. Psalm
The book of Psalms is an Old Testament book that helps us to meditate on the true meaning of fasting. It is a prayer from deep guilt, from heartbreaking pain. The psalm is the voice of a man’s lament for God’s mercy and love.
5. The Gospels
Each of the Gospels reveals to us the teachings and life of Jesus. Therefore, when we read the Gospel during Lent, the life of Jesus is revealed to us. Let us read the Bible with prayer this Lent. Let us live for Jesus that appears before us through Bible reading.