Ash Wednesday - 3/5/2025

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the church calendar's use of markers like Ash Wednesday to direct our attention. It references Christ's 40 days in the wilderness and his purposeful journey towards Jerusalem. The practical takeaway is that Lent is a season to acknowledge our finite nature, detach from distractions like sweets and screens, and intentionally focus our attention and affection on God, watching and praying in preparation for His coming.