Repentance a change of mind and heart a

Repentance: a change of mind and heart; a total life-change.

Power 1. ______ for life- change is the result love of God’s ____ for us.

And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. Gen 3: 15 (NIV)

Why do I need a life-change? Sin’s Disaster a. Sin corrupts our understanding of God. Gen 3: 8 b. Sin distorts our understanding of one another. Gen 3: 7 c. Sin brought shame. Gen 3: 7 compare Gen 2: 25

How do I repent? Come 2. _______ as you are to the Savior.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matt 11: 28 (NIV)

There are no requirements to come to the Savior.

Ask 3. ______ the Lord to change ____ your life.

God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. Acts 5: 31 (NIV)

Life-change is a gift from God.

Learn 4. ____ what God has done for you.

Read Luke 7: 36 -48

Life-change is motivated by our love for God.

5. Life-change brings self-awareness ______ and love greater _____ for God

Read Luke 18: 9 -14

Repentance begins with sorrow for sin and a desire for better behavior. The secret to lasting growth in the Lord is found in focusing on his love and his sacrifice for you.