Bible Study Lesson 8 Video: God’s Gift of Repentance
Bible Study Lesson 8 Overview: We will look at the amazing gift of repentance and how it helps us in our salvation.
Bible Study Video: Truth Discovery
✝️ Explore the important topic of repentance and how Jesus, as our perfect example, demonstrated its significance in our lives. When Jesus came to John the Baptist to be baptized, He was showing us the way to righteousness. In doing so, He taught that accepting God’s gift of repentance is essential for right thoughts, feelings, and actions.
✝️ Repentance is more than just feeling sorry for our sins; it leads to comfort and helps us live obedient lives. Even though Jesus was God with us (Emmanuel), He recognized His need for repentance and asked God for this gift, just like we must do. This shows us that repentance is available to everyone, and God is ready to give it to us.
✝️ The reason Jesus lived a sanctified life was to create in us His holiness through repentance. God has a big role in this process—changing our hearts—but we also have a part to play. It’s as simple as focusing on God’s goodness and asking for a repentant heart.
✝️ The Bible continuously calls us to repent, reminding us that this is vital for our spiritual journey.
As you dive into these truths consider your own life. Are there areas where you need to ask God for a change of heart?
Explore the gift of repentance and how it can transform us, just as it did for Jesus. Find the video below to watch today’s episode.
NOTE: This Bible Study lesson has a lot of Bible references for you to look at. You will see these Bible verses on your screen while viewing the presentation.
To help you think about today’s Bible Study lesson, find the “Thought Questions” section with Bible references below the video. If you would prefer to print the questions along with the Bible references shown in the video, you can download the study guide from this link 👉click here to print the Bible Study Lesson 8: “The Radical Repentance of Christ” (God’s Gift of Repentance).
Bible Study Points, Thought Questions & Impressions
Here are some Bible Study points and questions to help you think about the Bible Study lesson on “The Radical Repentance of Christ” (God’s Gift of Repentance).
What is your impression on this Bible Study Lesson 8?
Bible Point #1: Jesus, as our example (1 Peter 2:21; John 17:19), came to John the Baptist requesting the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins!
Supporting Bible Verses: Matthew 3:13; Mark 1:42
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #1.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. It makes sense
B. I didn’t know that
C. That’s interesting
D. This challenges me
E. I never thought of it that way before
F. It sounds important
G. That changes my thinking
H. It’s humbling
I. That gives me hope
J. Other:
Bible Point #2: In doing so, Jesus taught that the way to righteousness, or right doing in thoughts, feelings, and actions, was by accepting God’s gift of repentance.
Supporting Bible Verses: Matthew 3:14, 15
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #2.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. It makes sense
B. I didn’t know that
C. That’s interesting
D. This challenges me
E. I never thought of it that way before
F. It sounds important
G. That changes my thinking
H. It’s humbling
I. That gives me hope
J. Other:
Bible Point #3: Repentance provides more than just sorrow for sin. It leads to great comfort and an obedient life.
Supporting Bible Verses: Psalm 23:4; 119:50; Isaiah 12:1
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #3.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. It makes sense
B. I didn’t know that
C. That’s interesting
D. This challenges me
E. I never thought of it that way before
F. It sounds important
G. That changes my thinking
H. It’s humbling
I. That gives me hope
J. Other:
Bible Point #4: Though Jesus was Emmanuel, God with us, He too needed the gift of repentance. But He couldn’t create that on His own. Jesus had to ask for it, and God had to give it to Him, just like God will do for us!
Supporting Bible Verses: Matthew 3:15; 2 Corinthians 5:21; John 5:19, 30; Matthew 26:39; 2 Peter 1:3; Ezekiel 36:26; Luke 11:9, 10
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #4.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. It makes sense
B. I didn’t know that
C. That’s interesting
D. This challenges me
E. I never thought of it that way before
F. It sounds important
G. That changes my thinking
H. It’s humbling
I. That gives me hope
J. Other:
Bible Point #5: The reason Jesus lived a sanctified life was so He could create in us His holiness through the gift of repentance.
Supporting Bible Verses: John 17:19; Acts 5:31; Ephesians 4:8
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #5.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. It makes sense
B. I didn’t know that
C. That’s interesting
D. This challenges me
E. I never thought of it that way before
F. It sounds important
G. That changes my thinking
H. It’s humbling
I. That gives me hope
J. Other:
Bible Point #6: In the Repentance Model (See study guide, p. 1), God has a part to play–the hardest part, changing my heart. We also have a part to play. It is simple, so simple a child can do it–dwelling on the goodness of God, and asking for the gift of repentance.
Supporting Bible Verses: Ezekiel 36:26; Romans 2:4
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #6.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. It makes sense
B. I didn’t know that
C. That’s interesting
D. This challenges me
E. I never thought of it that way before
F. It sounds important
G. That changes my thinking
H. It’s humbling
I. That gives me hope
J. Other:
Bible Point #7: The great and ongoing call of the Bible is to repent! The final call to God’s last day people is still repent!
Supporting Bible Verses: Revelation 2:5, 16; 3:3, 19
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #7.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. It makes sense
B. I didn’t know that
C. That’s interesting
D. This challenges me
E. I never thought of it that way before
F. It sounds important
G. That changes my thinking
H. It’s humbling
I. That gives me hope
J. Other:
My Prayer Choice: Lord, there are things in my life that I like, even love, that I know You hate. There are sins of thinking, feeling, and acting that have become virtually who and what I am. Now there are no more excuses. I am asking You to give me a repentant heart, one that hates what You hate, and loves what You love. You did it for Jesus, Father, when He prayed to You in the Garden (Matthew 26:39). I’m ready to accept that miracle in my life by daily doing my part, (See study guide, page 1: steps 1 & 2) and watching for Your miracle of a changed heart or right brain. I want to bring joy to Your heart. (Job 1:1, 8; Jude 24)
