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A Spiritual Lesson From The Mulberry Tree
Understanding Repentance
Mustard Seed - July/August 2008
What does the word repentance mean? Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
Tenth Edition, says: "To turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of: one's life; to feel regret or contrition; to change one's mind." The word repent itself, is translated from the Greek word metanoeo. The New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible defines metanoeo [3340] saying, "to think differently of.afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally [to] feel compunction)"—which is to prick hard, sting, or experience anxiety arising from awareness of guilt.
When Jesus the Messiah, first began His public ministry in Galilee, what was the primary charge or commandment that he gave to everyone, everywhere, as he went about spreading the good news of the Kingdom of God?
Matthew 4:12-17 Mark 1:14-15
What are we suppose to repent of ? Study:
I John 3:4-10 James 4:1-17 I John 1:5 & 2:6
James 5:1-12 Matthew 12:22-37 Romans 14:13-23
James 2:1-13 I Corinthians 10:1-33 James 3:1-18
Is experiencing sorrow, regret, or mere self-petty, the same as experiencing true repentance? Study:
II Corinthians 7: 9-11.
What's the difference between "worldly sorrow", and "godly sorrow"? Review:
II Corinthians 7:10.
In order to gain a better understanding of worldly sorrow and godly sorrow, study the differences in the actions and conduct of king Saul, and king David, after they had recognized their sin against God. Study:
I Samuel 15:1-31.
II Samuel 11:1 -12:25.
Psalms 51: 1-19.
All throughout nominal Christianity today, many believers think that Jesus, the Messiah, actually came to do away with his Father’s commandments, yet this notion is extremely far away from being true. In –fact, the truth of this matter is so plain and simple even children should easily grasp an understanding of it—For if Jesus did away with the Commandments, then there would be no law and nothing to repent of, and thus His message of repentance would be totally meaningless. Therefore, one should thoroughly understand that Jesus Christ came to fulfill the law , first by obeying the law, and secondly by magnifying or amplifying its true meaning and deepest intent; i.e.--he brought to light the necessity of --and how to obey the law in union with the Spirit of Love (God is love), as opposed to living by the letter of the law. Study:
Matthew 5:17-20 John 15:10 John 14:21
Mark 12:28-34 Matthew 5:21-48 Matthew 19:16-21
Is it possible that some people who claim to be Christians are actually worshipping God in vain, and if so what did Jesus say were the main problems with such people? Study:
Mark 7: 6-13 Revelation 1:9 – 3:22
Why is repentance so important, and why should we take it so seriously? Study:
II Peter 3:9-10 Luke 13: 1-5 Matthew 3: 1-12
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