Lent 2026 - Week 4

March 8th, 2026
by Shan Wong
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Wisdom in the Desert - Week 4

The Freedom of Renunciation 

The Desert as a Place of Self-Denial and Austerity 

Read：

Matthew 6:19–24
Mark 10:21

Watch：

Reflect：

  1. In the video, Pete mentioned his wrestle with the Desert Fathers and Mothers and how sometimes they seem “disturbing, confusing or downright weird”. Now that you have started studying their lives and teachings, how do you feel? Do they seem extreme and over the top, or do you find their examples inspiring and convicting?
  2. Jesus talks about how we cannot serve two masters: both money/wealth (mammon) and God (Matthew 6:24). What do you think he means by “serving” money or having it be a “master” over you. Can you think of any ways you feel this pull in your own life?
  3. Which areas of your life do you find most difficult to surrender to God?
  4. In Luke 12:27–28, we are told that God will provide for all of our needs. In which areas of your life do you find it hardest to trust this promise?
  5. Dallas Willard points out that, although following Jesus is immensely costly, there is an even greater cost to non-discipleship: “Non-discipleship costs abiding peace, a life penetrated throughout by love, faith that sees everything in the light of God’s overriding governance for good, hopefulness that stands firm in the most discouraging circumstances, power to do what is right and withstand the forces of evil. In short, it costs exactly that abundance of life Jesus said he came to bring.”1 Take some time to reflect on this list. How might leaning more intentionally into spiritual disciplines this Lent help you to grow in love, faith, hope, power, and abundant life?

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