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The Call to Repentance: Embracing God's Grace and Second Chances

Embrace the message of repentance and transformation from the story of Jonah. Turn away from idols, confess sins, and experience the grace and mercy of God. Discover the power of shuwb (repentance) and metanoeo (change of heart) in finding salvation and renewal in God. Reflect on the call to stop, turn around, and seek forgiveness. Explore the concept of turning from sin and turning to God for a fresh start. Experience God's second chances and the patience He offers for all to repent and find redemption.

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The Call to Repentance: Embracing God's Grace and Second Chances

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  1. Week Three- The Message of God

  2. Jonah 2:7-3:10

  3. Jonah 2:8-9 8"Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. 9But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. Salvation comes from the LORD."

  4. The Message of God Repent shuwb / metanoeo - denoting change of place or condition; to change the mind, relent. It involves regret or sorrow, accompanied by a true change of heart toward God. To turn back.

  5. The Message of God Repent Proverbs 28:13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confessesandforsakes them will obtain mercy.

  6. The Message of God Repent “I’m going the wrong direction!”

  7. The Message of God Repent Stop &Turn around

  8. The Message of God Repent Turningfrom sin Turningto God Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. (Acts 3:19)

  9. Jonah 3:8 1)But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth. 2)Let everyone call urgently on God. 3)Let them give up their evil ways and their violence.

  10. Ephesians 4:22-28 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness…

  11. Ephesians 4:22-28 28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.

  12. Our God of Second Chances! John 8:9-11 10Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" 11 "No one, sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin."

  13. Our God of Second Chances! 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

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