Preview: Sincerely apologizing for our mistakes and seeking forgiveness is an essential part of our salvation.
Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:1-17.
Memory Verse: Matthew 4:17.
1. With what subject did John the Baptist begin to preach? Matthew 3:1-2.
2. Where did John go to preach? How successful was his ministry? Matthew 3:5-6.
3. How did Herod feel about the work John did? Mark 6:20.
4. What did Herod do with John? Mark 6:17.
5. What next happened to John? Mark 6:24-28.
6. Who continued to preach the message of repentance when John was killed? Matthew 4:12-17.
Note: The killing of John did not put an end to preaching repentance, but rather made a way for a stronger and more powerful person. So when one of our brethren fails to continue by death, or otherwise, it will always be taken up by another. Praise God.
7. What did Jesus say would happen if the people did not repent? Luke 13:3-5.
8. What takes place in Heaven when sinners repent? Luke 15:10.
9. Why should one repent before being baptized? Acts 2:38.
Note: Repentance must come before baptism.
10. What was the reason God did not destroy Nineveh as He told Jonah? Luke 11:32.
11. What is the warning message to those who have repented? Revelation 3:2-3.
Other Lessons* in this series:
Repentance
Repentance II
*Lessons in a series may not necessarily be in the same category.