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Pray, Part 2: Repent
March 9, 2025

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Message Review

People have varying experiences and comfort levels when it comes to prayer. A key aspect of a healthy prayer life is repentance—acknowledging sin, turning away from it, and restoring our relationship with God. Jesus urges us to confess regularly, seeking forgiveness from God and others. True repentance brings freedom, renewal, and a deeper connection with Him.

Main Point: Repentance is more than saying I’m sorry for what I did; it is changing my mind, turning from my sin, and moving toward God.

Scripture References: Matthew 6:5-15, Psalm 103:12, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 12:15, Ephesians 4:31, Acts 3:19, James 1:13-15, 5:16

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was 2 Corinthians 7:1-4. Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the following Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (Use the Bible Overview to learn the context)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage? What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was Jesus’ original intent in this passage? What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you want to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon?

  • When you hear the word "repentance," what comes to mind? Do you see it as a positive or negative thing? Why?

  • Have you ever struggled with confessing mistakes to God or someone else? What made it difficult?

  • Read Matthew 6:12-13 – Why do you think Jesus included confession and forgiveness as part of the Lord’s Prayer?

  • Read 1 John 1:9 – What promise does this verse give about confession? How does this encourage us to be honest before God?

  • Reflect on your life, how do you typically respond when you feel convicted of sin?

  • Why do we sometimes hesitate to confess sin, even though God promises forgiveness?

  • What makes it difficult to forgive someone who has wronged you? How does repentance help us extend forgiveness?

  • How does regularly practicing repentance and forgiveness impact your relationship with God and others?

  • Is there anything in your life that you need to repent of or anyone you need to forgive, and how can you make repentance and forgiveness a regular rhythm in your daily life?

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