1. to obtain God’s favor one must repent
What did John the baptizer and Jesus preach early in their ministry? (Matthew 3:1-2; 4:17, Mk 1:15)
John knew not only preached baptism, but also the need for change (Matthew 3:7-9)

2. What would Jesus’ message be for us?
What was the Lord’s message to churches which were in Asia?
Church of Ephesus (Rev 2:5)
Church in Pergamos (Rev 2:16)
Church in Thyatira (Rev 2:20-22)
Church in Sardis (Rev 3:3)
Church in Laodicea (Rev 3:19-20)

3. “Do works befitting repentance”
Acts 26:18

4. “Repentance”
G3341 μετάνοια metanoia 1) a change of mind, as it appears to one who repents, of a purpose he has formed or of something he has done Part of Speech: noun feminine A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G3340 Citing in TDNT: 4:975, 636 *Thayer’s Greek Definitions*

5. “Repentance”
G3341 μετάνοια metanoia met-an'-oy-ah From G3340; (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication reversal (of [another’s] decision): - repentance. *Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Dictionaries*

6. “Repentance” Repentance is brought about from knowledge of God's will.
God tells us what sin is. (1 John 3:4; 5:17)
This command is for all who’ve committed sin (Acts 17:30); even those who have already been baptized (Acts 8:22-23).

7. What is True repentance?
Godly sorrow must come before repentance. (2 Corinthians 7:10)
Godly sorrow involves a complete focus on God. (Psalm 51:1-4)
Repentance is making that determination to change (Psalm 51:5-7)
Repentance has fruits that will follow. (Matthew 3:7-8)

8. Things that may prevent repentance
Refusal to admit wrongdoing…
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.” (Prov 12:15 NKJV)
“All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the spirits. 3 Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established.” (Prov 16:2-3 NKJV)

9. Things that may prevent repentance
Fear of the consequences…
David’s actions brought strong consequences (2 Sam 12:9-12, 14)
David offered no excuses (2Sam 12:13)

10. Things that may prevent repentance
Refusal to pay the full price.
We must surrender all (Lk 9:23-24; 14:33)
Learn and live a new way. (Acts 19:17-20)

11. Fruits of repentance?
How do I view/treat others? (Lk 18:9-11; Mt 9:10-11; 1Cor 12:20-25)
Am I willing to be tested? (Jn 9:32-34; Lk 12:1-3)
Is the joy of repentance in my life? (Ps 51:13-19)

12. Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What
Hebrews 13:5-6
“Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." 6 So we may boldly say: "The
Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What
Can man do to me?"
(NKJV)

13. “Do works befitting repentance”
Acts 26:18