Guilt and Repentance
In Peter’s sermons
he uses bits and pieces of OT prophecy, but the overarching message is that the
whole of the Old Testament is seen to bear witness to Jesus as Messiah and the
setting up of the church. Along with
this, Paul gives four descriptive names of Jesus in verses 14 and 15. What are they?
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Imagine what it
would have been like to have someone standing there telling you that you are
guilty of denying the Holy One and that you are responsible for requesting one
who is a murderer, and calling for the death of the Prince of Life –Jesus. Do you think those who actually lobbied for
crucifying Jesus were more or less guilty than yourself? Why do you think that?
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I know we often hear things like this in
Christians circles, but it is worth really reflecting upon.
It was not only
those Jews back then who sinned greatly.
We should take a look at ourselves…
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when
we deny the truth, we deny the Holy One
·
when
we ask for, and seek the very things which have brought harm to us and our
communities, we seek the murderer rather that the Giver of Life.
·
when
we quench the Spirit, we seek to put down that Life which God has raised up.
These are great and serious
offenses. Perhaps we have at times
behaved in ignorance. And perhaps
not. Either way, there is an appropriate
response—repent and be converted! We are
invited to repent, rather than simply be destroyed, and then, we are offered
something wonderful in verse 19: ______________________________________________________________
If a person chooses not to
repent, what outcome should they expect? (verse 23)
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Ultimately, what is the
“blessing bestowed upon men”? __________________
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Have you received this
blessing?
If not, do you know how to
receive it?
Do you need to seek out someone
to talk to, or some scripture to read? If so, do it!
If you have received this
blessing, are you enjoying it?
Are you sharing it with others?
Read
and Pray: Matthew 1:21, Romans 2:1-4, 2
Timothy:24-26, Psalm 103:11-18
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