True Repentance (Jeremiah 3:6 - 4:4)
/True Repentance
Jeremiah 3:6 - 4:4
Repentance allows us to be who God wants us to be and restores damaged relationships.
I. The Problem of Arrogance (3:6-11)
A. Israel’s Rebellion and Judah’s Response (3:6-9)
B. When Obedience is only Skin-Deep (3:10-11)
II. The Voice of Repentance (3:10 - 4:4)
A. Commitment without Pretense (3:10)
B. Contrition for Guilt (3:13)
C. Comfort in God’s Provision (3:15)
D. Confession of Truth (3:19)
E. Ceding Control (3:21)
F. Clinging to God (3:25)
G. Circumcision of the Heart (4:4)
III. The Blessings of Repentance (3:14-18; 4:1-4)
A. Led by a Shepherd (3:14-16)
B. Rejoicing for Other Sheep (3:17-18)
C. Fed by a Shepherd
Discussion Starters
1. Monday—Why is the older brother in the parable of the Prodigal Son such an important part of the story? What lesson must we learn from the older brother?
2. Tuesday—What was wrong with how Judah responded to Israel’s rebellion and punishment? What does this tell us about their obedience while Israel was rebelling?
3. Wednesday—What is pretense? What does it mean that God wants commitment without pretense?
4. Thursday—What is circumcision of the heart (Jeremiah 4:4)? Why is the command circumcise our hearts so important to remember?
5. Friday—What does it mean that repentance restores relationships? How does a humble heart change your attitude toward others?