Scripture
Primary passage
Matthew 4:17
Primary passage · World English Bible
Mark
Mark 1:15
Unreviewed grouped account · World English Bible
The command
Hear what Jesus commands.
Turn from the old way of life and trust the good news of God’s kingdom.
In context
Hear the whole passage.
Jesus begins proclaiming that God’s kingdom has drawn near. His call is both repentance and faith: turn toward God and entrust yourself to the good news.
What this reveals
What this reveals about God.
Jesus forms people who respond to God’s reign with honest turning and active trust.
Practice this command
Take one concrete step.
Name one specific pattern that conflicts with Jesus’ kingdom. Confess it to God, take one concrete step away from it, and replace it with an action of trust.
Discuss
Talk about it.
What attitudes, loyalties, or habits do these passages call us to turn from, and what good news are we being asked to trust?
Pray
Pray this.
Jesus, show us where we need to turn, and give us faith to receive and live by the good news of your kingdom.
Teach
Teach it simply.
Explain repentance and belief as two movements of one response: turning from sin and entrusting ourselves to Jesus and His good news.
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