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Matthew 3:1-2; Matthew 4:17 

The word repentance in the Bible literally means “the act of changing one’s mind.”  

Joel 2:12–13 

Many chose this radical reorientation of their lives and demonstrated repentance through ___________ 

Mark 1:4 

Some demonstrated repentance with __________ changes in lifestyle and relationships. 

Luke 3:8-14; Matthew 27:3-4 

  1. True repentance involves a sense of awareness of one’s ____ guilt, sinfulness, and helplessness. 

Psalm 51:4–10; Psalm 109:21-22 

  1.  True repentance apprehends or takes hold of God’s _______in Jesus Christ. 

Psalm 51:1; Psalm 130:4 

  1.  True repentance means a change of attitude and action regarding _____. Hatred of sin turns the repentant person away from his or her sin to God. 

Psalm 119:128; Job 42:5-6; 2 Corinthians 7:10 

  1.  True repentance results in a __________ and persistent pursuit of holy living, walking with God in obedience to His commands. 

2 Timothy 2:19-22; 1 Peter 1:16 

Luke 5:32; Luke 13:5b; Luke 24:47