Repentance II

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Preview: Merriam-Webster defines repentance as: the action or process of repenting especially for misdeeds or moral shortcomings. Recognizing that we have fallen short of God’s plan for us is a vital step in our path to repentance. We must acknowledge to God that we have failed and sincerely ask for forgiveness to wash away the sin. Not only that, but we must endeavor to not fall short again.


Scripture Reading: Psalm 51:1-19.

Memory Verse: Joel 2:12.

1. What was John the Baptist’s basic message? Matthew 3:1-2 & Matthew 3:8.
2. Was this message of repentance new? I Samuel 7:3, Isaiah 55:6-7 & Ezekiel 18:30-32.
3. Is it still for the Church today? Luke 24:46-47 & Acts 17:30-31.
4. What is involved in repentance? Joel 2:12-13, Psalm 51:16-17 & Job 42:5-6.
5. What leads us to repentance? Romans 2:4 & II Peter 3:9.
6. Do you feel that the goodness of the father was a factor in the prodigal son’s decision to return home? Luke 15:21-24.
7. The Bible teaches the need for repentance at conversion. Is that the only time repentance is in order? Revelation 2:4-5 & Revelation 2:16.
8. What is sometimes necessary to cause us to see our need to repent? Revelation 3:19 & Hebrews 12:5-10.
9. Is this chastening pleasant? Hebrews 12:11.
10. What does genuine repentance do for us? Psalm 51:10-12.


Other Lessons* in this series:

Repentance
Repentance II

*Lessons in a series may not necessarily be in the same category.