REPENTANCE
Foundations of repentance.
Opening Prayer: Begin with a prayer focusing on understanding and embracing true repentance.
Introduction (5 minutes):
Recap the foundational teaching on repentance from the Bible passages shared.
Emphasize the importance of understanding what repentance truly means.
Scripture Reading (5 minutes):
Read Hebrews 6:1-2 aloud together.
Reflect on the six foundational truths mentioned: repentance from dead works, faith towards God, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
Reflection (10 minutes):
Discuss the meanings of repentance in the Old and New Testaments.
Explore the concept of metanoia (change of mind) in repentance.
Reflect individually or in groups on personal experiences of repentance. What does it mean to change one's mind about who God is and who we are?
Action Points (5 minutes):
Encourage participants to identify areas in their lives where they may need to change their thinking about God and themselves.
Suggest journaling thoughts and prayers about these areas throughout the week.
Recommend reading specific scriptures related to repentance (e.g., Psalm 51, Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 7:8-10).
Closing Prayer (2 minutes):
Pray for personal revelation and transformation through understanding true repentance.
Commit the upcoming sessions on repentance to God's guidance and wisdom.