What Does God Want From Me? Repent | Matthew 4:12-17 Dr. Chris Montgomery · May 14, 2025
1. Jesus first and central message to every and any one was to repent. 2. Repentance means to turn. 3. Repentance is an invitation. 4. Repentance is the starting point and the sustaining act of our faith. Why do we not repent? 1. We believe the lie that we cannot repent.
2. We justify our own sin. 3. We feel embarrassed. 4. We do not believe that the loss of our sin is worth the freedom God offers. Why do I need to repent? 1. Only way to deal with my guilt. 2. Only way to deal with my shame. 3. Jesus told me I need to.