Quiet Time Notes

Repentance - Jesus Opens Our Eyes (part 4)

• Alternative to repentance is rejection of God
• If we don’t repent, we will perish
• We are not asked to analyze our mental orientation but to see fruit from our repentance

1. What causes spiritual blindness? Why is it so hard to see our own pride?
2. Why is Jesus so tough on spiritual blindness?
3. Earlier we discussed worldviews, how does a Kingdom view compare and contrast with your current worldview?
4. Why is the arrival of the Kingdom cause for metanoia?
5. What is Jesus’ purpose for teaching via parables?
6. What can we learn about metanoia from Jesus’ description of the Prodigal Son?
7. Why – according to Jesus’ teaching - will we perish if we don’t repent?
8. How can we be sure of our repentance?