Scripture Reference: Mark 1:1-8 – “How are we to be prepared for the coming of the Lord? John prepared the way for the Lord by proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Preparation for the Lord’s coming involved confessing sin, forsaking sin, and having sins forgiveness through baptism. Our relationship with the Lord is like a marriage, he is the groom and we are the bride. As the groom, Jesus sees us a holy and blameless, without stain, wrinkle, or blemish. He forsook heaven to show his love so that we could be with him. What have you given up for the Lord? What type of bride are you? How will you live in response to the coming of Lord?” This is a VERY GOOD lesson! I’m sure you will like it. – Bryan Johnston, Preaching Minister, North Bend, OR USA Church of Christ nbcoc@hotmail.com

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[Editors Note: The word repent means to *feel or express sincere regret or remorse about [your] wrongdoing or sin.* such as “the priest urged his listeners to repent” If you are truly regretting what you have been doing and decided to change it, you are well on your way to salvation as true repentance is a very important and necessary step on the path.