Bible Gateway | Digital Bible Study Tool on Instagram: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.- 1 Peter 1:3 (MEV) Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar.📅 Its purpose is to foster self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in anticipation of celebrating the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. ✝️ �