Walking with Jesus
"If the LORD delights in a person's way, He makes their steps firm; though they stumble, they will not fall, for the LORD upholds them with His hand." (Psalm 37:23,24)
Walking with Jesus

The Grand Narrative: “Repent!” (Act 2:36-39)

“Repent!” (Act 2:36-39)

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💥 SINS / FAILURES

  1. 1️⃣ Desire for self-rule instead of submission to God (Genesis 3:5–6; Romans 8:7–8; Judges 21:25)
  2. 2️⃣ Rejecting Jesus despite clear evidence of His identity (John 1:10–11; Acts 2:23; Isaiah 53:3)
  3. 3️⃣ Speaking “no” to God’s authority and will (Matthew 16:22–23; Luke 6:46; Hebrews 3:12–13)
  4. 4️⃣ Continuing in sin without repentance or conviction (1 John 3:6–9; Romans 6:1–2; Proverbs 28:13)
  5. 5️⃣ Ignoring or resisting the conviction of the Holy Spirit (Acts 7:51; Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 5:19)

🏆 SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  1. 1️⃣ Recognizing Jesus as Savior, Lord, and Messiah (Acts 2:36; Philippians 2:9–11; Colossians 1:15–18)
  2. 2️⃣ Responding to conviction with repentance (Acts 2:37–38; Psalm 51:17; 2 Corinthians 7:10)
  3. 3️⃣ Confessing sin honestly before God (1 John 1:9; Psalm 32:5; Proverbs 28:13)
  4. 4️⃣ Turning away from sin with intentional change (Isaiah 55:7; Ezekiel 18:30–31; Romans 12:1–2)
  5. 5️⃣ Yielding to the Holy Spirit’s ongoing work (Galatians 5:16–18; John 16:8; Romans 8:13–14)

🧭 LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  1. 1️⃣ Boldly proclaim truth regardless of audience reaction (Acts 2:14–16; 2 Timothy 4:2; Ezekiel 2:6–7)
  2. 2️⃣ Clearly define who Jesus is without compromise (Acts 2:36; Matthew 16:15–17; John 14:6)
  3. 3️⃣ Confront sin directly while pointing to redemption (Acts 2:23–24; John 8:11; Isaiah 1:18)
  4. 4️⃣ Lead people toward specific response, not vague reflection (Acts 2:38; Joshua 24:15; Luke 13:3)
  5. 5️⃣ Trust the Holy Spirit to convict and transform hearts (John 16:8–11; Zechariah 4:6; 1 Corinthians 2:4–5)