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Discipling 12
Lesson 10
Repentance
Concept:
As Jesus began His earthly ministry we find
that His theme was “Repent” for the kingdom
of heaven is at hand. We can readily see that
the concept of repentance is a theme that is at
the heart of the Bible. All men are told to repent
and return to the Lord.
When Jesus sent out His disciples to preach and
teach and heal, there were a considerable amount of
miracles that took place. Jesus tells us that one
of the purposes for the miracles was to cause people
to repent. Luke 10:13 condemns the people of Bethsaida
because the miracles did not cause them to repent. He
stated that the dead people of Sidon would have repented
in sackcloth and ashes if the same things were done in
their day.
When Peter preached his anointed sermon on the day of
Pentecost, the people were crying out what must we do
to be saved. (It would be great to have that anointing
right now as we study) Peter responded by saying “repent”
and be baptized. Paul takes up the same theme in Acts
17:30 and simply states that all people are to repent.
I am sure that all includes you and me. The writer of
the book of Hebrews states in chapter 6:1 calling
repentance a fundamental doctrine.
In Hebrews 12:17 when the life of Esau is discussed.
Hebrews states that Esau couldn’t find anyway to
change his mind and repent even through he was sorrowful
and tried. I don’t want my heart to become callused and
become insensitive to the Holy Spirit as He convicts
of sin, righteousness and judgement. I want to instantly
turn from anything that would contaminate spirit, soul,
or body. I want to be a person of repentance.
Definition of Terms:
Nacham: (Hebrew) repent: to sigh, breathe strongly,
to be sorry. Genesis 6:6, Exodus 13:17, Job 42:6,
Jonah 3:10
Shuwb: (Hebrew) repent: To turn back. I Kings 8:47,
Ezekiel 14:6
Nichum: (Hebrew) repent. Repent: Compassion,
solace, sorry in a good sense. Hosea 11:8
Metameiomai: (Greek) repent: to regret consequences
of sin not the cause, to be of interest.
Matthew 27:3, II Corinthians 7:8
Metanoia: (Greek) repent: A real change of mind
and attitude toward sin and its cause, not merely
the consequence of it, guilt. Matthew 3:8,
Matthew 3:11, Matthew 9:13, Luke 24:47
Ametameletos: (Greek) repent: irrevocable,
not taken back. Romans 11:29, II Corinthians 7:10
Metanoeo: (Greek) repent: Metai “after” and Noe
“to think”. Repentance is a decision that results
in a change of mind, which in turn leads to a change
of purpose and action. To change attitude toward sin,
to think differently. Repentance involves 1. Renunciation
and reversal 2. Submission and teachability 3. Continual
shapeabilty
a. Birth into the kingdom as we hear the call of
salvation, renounce our sin and turn from sin and
go toward Christ. Acts 3:19
b. No growth without obedience to the word’s commands and
a childlike yielding to the instruction of the word.
James 1:21-25
c. No fruit without willingness to accept Holy Spirit’s
correction and guidance. Ephesians 5:30 (Spirit Filled Bible)
Scripture Application:
1. Luke 15:11-32
2. Hosea 14:2
3. Joel 2:12
4. Matthew 3:2
5. Matthew 4:17
6. Matthew 11:20
7. Matthew 12:41
8. Mark 6:12
9. Luke 113:3
10. Luke 13:5
11. Luke 15:7
12. Luke 15:10
13. Luke 16:30
14. Luke 17:3
15. Luke 17:4
16. Acts 2:38
17. Acts 3:19
18. Acts 8:22
19. Acts 17:30
20. Acts 26:20
21. Revelation 9:20
22. Revelation 2:16-22
23. Revelation 16:9
24. Matthew 3:8
25. Matthew 3:11
26. Matthew 9:13
27. Mark 1:14
28. Mark 2:17
29. Luke 3:3
30. Luke 24:47
31. Acts 11:18
32. Acts 20:20, 21
33. II Corinthians 7:9-10
34. II Timothy 2:25
35. Hebrews 12:17
36. II Peter 3:9
37. Ezekiel 18: 19-32
38. II Chronicles 7:14
39. Isaiah 55:7
40. Jeremiah 3:12
41. II Kings 22:19
42. Ezra 10:1
43. Jonah 3:6-9
44. Luke 18:13
45. Joel 2:13
46. Jeremiah 2:30
47. Amos 4:9
48. Zephaniah 3:7
Summary:
The key idea for us to remember is that
God always wants us to come toward Him so
He can get closer to us. (James 4:8) The
heart of the Father is to fellowship with
us and to be given an opportunity to bless
us. Our Father loves us so much that He
is always there to give us a way of return.
(II Samuel 14:14, Hosea 14:4) When we fall
and the Holy Spirit is dealing with our heart,
we need to immediately run to the Lord and use
I John 1:9 to get instantly back into fellowship.
Repentance is a decision and not a feeling. If I
understand that, it simply is an act of my will
to submit to the will of God. Once I make the
decision and act then the Lord’s power comes to
help me walk back to where I should be. Remember
that the Holy Spirit is the helper not the doer.
Action:
Ask the Holy Spirit to bring to mind any
area in your life that you need to repent
and turn. Pray and ask the Lord’s forgiveness
for trusting in the wrong thing and declare
that you are walking back into fellowship
with the Lord and trusting in Him. Thank the
Lord for the strength to stand strong against
the attacks of the Devil and that you will stay
on the path that the Lord has for you. Keep
thanking the Lord for His forgiveness until
the feelings line up.
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