Repentance Part 2 - Confession

Main Bible Verse: 1 John 1:8-9 Sticky Statement: Confession expresses sorrow and surrender. Discussion Questions: a. According to 1 John 1:8-9, what does God ask us to do? What kinds of things make it difficult for us to do that? b. According to each of the verses below, what helps us to be honest about, and want to turn from, our sinful attitudes and actions? Haggai 1:5-6 Isaiah 59:1-2 Psalm 51:4 c. What kinds of things do sorrow and submission cause us to do? 2 Corinthians 7:11. d. If confessing sorrow and submission leads to heartfelt repentance, then maybe a lack of repentance is a lack of sorrow and submission. How does this change the way that approach how change happens in our lives? Pray for this kind of heart in your life.