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The Big Turn

Hook: How do you tend to justify your shortcomings or sins?

Book: Evidently, God doesn’t accept self-serving excuses. The dramatic dress, diet, and message of John the Baptist screamed that repentance must be done God’s way. He reminded people of the prophet Elijah (2 Kings 1:8), who warned Israel to repent of personal evil to avoid God’s judgment. Like Elijah, John’s message proclaimed that everyone, no matter how good or religious you think you are, must repent. Real faith turns from sin and chooses to love and follow Jesus.

Took: Have you ever made a conscious decision to repent of your sin before God and commit to follow Jesus? Take time to write a prayer to either initiate or renew this commitment of faith in Jesus. God invites you to repent by making “The Big Turn.”