1. Repentance Matt 9:13; Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38 2011 Congregational Theme: Daily Disciples: Repentance

2. ignorance Necessary to come out of ignorance (Acts 17:30). sins Essential to blotting out sins (Acts 3:19). personal ministry First word in Jesus’ personal ministry (Matt 4:17). Jesus The last thing Jesus said (Rev 3:19-21). urgency It is a matter of utmost urgency (Luke 13:1-5). hearing The result of hearing the Scripture (Luke 16:19-30).

3. convicted It is more than being convicted of sin.  Governor Felix (Acts 24:24-25). confession It is more than a confession of sin.  Judas (Matt 27:4). Pharaoh (Exo 9:27; 10:16). Balaam (Num 22:34). King Saul (1 Sam 15:24, 30; 26:21).  Confess AND FORSAKE sin (Prov 28:13). contrition It is more than contrition for sin.  Godly sorrow only leads to it (2 Cor 7:8-10).

4. correctionprevention The correction & prevention of sin.  “To think differently or afterwards; reconsider.” (Strong’s)  “To turn, or change one’s mind”. (Thayer’s)  Active, Practical, Visible (Luke 3:7-14).  (Jonah 3:10; Acts 26:20).

5. Zacchaeus Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10).  “There is no one so good that they don’t need to repent.” Two Sons Two Sons (Matt 21:28-32).  “There is no one so bad that they cannot repent.”

6. direction Repentance is not just a decision; it is a direction.  “Awake to righteousness and do not sin!” (1 Cor 15:34; cf. Eph 4:26; 1 John 2:1). visible Repentance is not credible if it is not visible.  “You are the light of the world (Matt 5:16).

7. Believe the gospel of Jesus Christ John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:10 Repent of your sins Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confess your faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Rom 10:9-10 Be immersed in water Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Live in obedient faith to God 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10