Responding to God

– Matt 4:17

 
 
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The New Creation

1 Corinthians 13:9-12

  1. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part,
  2. but when what is perfect comes, the partial will be set aside.
  3. For now we see in a mirror indirectly, but then we will see face to face.
    Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known.

Matthew 4:14-17

  1. so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
  2. “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—
  3. the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.”
  4. From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Mark 6:12-13

  1. So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent.
  2. And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them.

Acts 2:38-39

  1. And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
  2. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.”

Questions

  1. What exactly is repentance then?
  2. I thought it was faith that let to supernatural works?
  3. Aren’t all these verses about beginning the Christian life. Do Christians have to repent?

Repent

Repent

Coin

Coin

Repentance & faith

Lost

Lost

Luke 5:30-34

  1. And the Pharisees and their scribes grumbled at his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”
  2. And Jesus answered them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.
  3. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.
  4. And they said to him, “The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink.”
  5. And Jesus said to them, “Can you make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them?

Definition

  1. Admit our problems and our need for help
  2. Stop the old ways that are not working
  3. Turn to God for help

Jesus’ dependence

Jesus and Repentance

  1. Admit our problems and our need for help
  2. Stop the old ways that are not working
  3. Turn to God for help

Jesus’ reliance on the Father

  1. Admit just how needy and inadequate we are

Help!

Help!
  1. Be open to change
  2. Ask God’s forgiveness for self-effort
  3. Rely totally on God

Isaiah 44:22-23

  1. I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud
    and your sins like mist;
    return to me [repent], for I have redeemed you.
  2. Sing, O heavens, for the LORD has done it;
    shout, O depths of the earth;
    break forth into singing, O mountains,
    O forest, and every tree in it!
    For the LORD has redeemed Jacob,
    and will be glorified in Israel.

Four Steps

  1. Admit just how needy and inadequate we are
  2. Be open to change
  3. Ask God’s forgiveness for self-effort
  4. Rely totally on God