Tag Archives: repentance

Consequences of Sin; March 15, 2024


Jeremiah 5:12 They have lied about the Lord; they said, “He will do nothing! No harm will come to us; we will never see sword or famine.” It is a very dangerous thing to deny that God judges His people. … Continue reading

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Prophets and Prophecy; March 14, 2024


Jeremiah 3:22 “Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding.” “Yes, we will come to you, for you are the Lord our God. The calling of a Prophet is not an easy one. Those who have only been peripherally … Continue reading

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Practical Repentance; March 12, 2024


Isaiah 59:20 “The Redeemer will come to those in Zion, to those in Jacob who repent of their sins,” declares the Lord. The promise of a Redeemer is to those who will turn from their rebellion against God. The Gospel … Continue reading

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Defining Repentance; March 11, 2024


Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the Lord while he may be found;call upon him while he is near.Let the wicked forsake his way,and the evil man his thoughts. This whole chapter is incredibly rich, to the point that it could be described … Continue reading

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The Fruit of Repentance; March 8, 2024


Isaiah 19:24-25 In that day Israel will be the third, along with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing on the earth. The Lord Almighty will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork, and Israel my inheritance.” Looking … Continue reading

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Change; March 7, 2024


Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. This is a justly famous passage, beautifully set … Continue reading

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Genuine Repentance; March 6, 2024


Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. Along with Peter weeping bitterly after having denied that he knew Jesus, this is perhaps the most famous record … Continue reading

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Substitutionary Repentance; February 27, 2024


Nehemiah 1:6-7 “I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s house, have committed against you. We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses.” What … Continue reading

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Invitation to Repentance; February 25, 2024


2 Chronicles 30:9 “If you return to the Lord, then your brothers and your children will be shown compassion by their captors and will come back to this land, for the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will … Continue reading

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Being Worthwhile; February 23, 2024


2 Kings 17:15 They rejected his decrees and the covenant he had made with their fathers and the warnings he had given them. They followed worthless idols and themselves became worthless. One phrase in this jumps out at me every … Continue reading

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