Repentance (7 days)
A simple plan based on the topic: Repentance. Each day, read the texts and apply one practical takeaway.
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- Day 1: Read slowlyRead the verses twice. Notice repeated words or themes.Focus verseMatthew 3:11
“I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.
Reflection questionAfter reading Matthew 3:11, what part of “Read slowly” do you need to reread in context today?
- Day 2: ObserveWhat does this passage show about God and people? Write 1 sentence.Focus verseLuke 3:3
He came into all the region around the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for remission of sins.
Reflection questionAfter reading Luke 3:3, what part of “Observe” do you need to reread in context today?
- Day 3: PrayTurn one line into a short prayer (30 seconds is enough).Focus verseLuke 24:47
and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Reflection questionAfter reading Luke 24:47, what part of “Pray” do you need to reread in context today?
- Day 4: ApplyPick one concrete action for today that matches the passage.Focus verseActs 19:4
Paul said, “John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Christ Jesus.”
Reflection questionAfter reading Acts 19:4, what part of “Apply” do you need to reread in context today?
- Day 5: RememberChoose one phrase to memorize. Repeat it a few times.Focus verse2 Timothy 2:25
in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
Reflection questionAfter reading 2 Timothy 2:25, what part of “Remember” do you need to reread in context today?
- Day 6: DiscussIf possible, share one insight with a friend or in a note.Focus verseMatthew 3:2
“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!”
Reflection questionAfter reading Matthew 3:2, what part of “Discuss” do you need to reread in context today?
- Day 7: ReviewLook back over the week. What changed in your thinking or habits?Focus verseMark 4:12
that ‘seeing they may see and not perceive, and hearing they may hear and not understand, lest perhaps they should turn again, and their sins should be forgiven them.’”
Reflection questionAfter reading Mark 4:12, what part of “Review” do you need to reread in context today?
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