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To repent means more than just saying "I'm sorry."
Key Points:
- Jesus talked about repentance a lot, in fact, he commanded it. The word repent appears in the Bible between 70 and 100 times!
- To understand what repentance actually means, we can look at the Hebrew and Greek words that are used in the Bible and translated as repent. Nacham means a strong desire to change, Shub translates to a change of mind towards sin, and lastly Metanoia means a change of mind, purpose, and action. Numbers 23:19
- At its heart, repentance is all about change. It is a change both in how we think and how we act. To repent is to fully change the direction of our lives, away from sin and towards God. 2 Corinthians 7:10, 1 Timothy 6:11
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Have you ever had someone apologize to you for something but then they did it again later? Explain. How did that make you feel about that person and their intentions?
- Read 2 Corinthians 7:10. What do you think the difference is between being sorry versus being repentant? What do you think Paul means when he says worldly sorrow brings death?
- Read 1 Timothy 6:11. Why do you think Paul chose to use the word “flee”? What does it look like to flee from sin?
- Read Matthew 4:17. Jesus tells us to repent and turn toward God. Share an issue that you know you still need to repent of before God and what actions can you take to turn toward God?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
