Ash Wednesday Bible Quiz — Repentance and Renewal Flashcards

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In the Old Testament, what does the prophet Joel command people to do as a sign of repentance before God?

📖 Joel 2:12-13

#2

What does the Psalmist say God will do when a person confesses their sin with a broken and contrite heart?

📖 Psalm 51:17

#3

In Matthew, John the Baptist calls people to repentance and says he baptizes with water, but someone else will baptize with what?

📖 Matthew 3:11

#4

According to Jesus in Luke, what must a person do to enter the kingdom of God?

📖 Luke 13:3

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In 1 John, what does the apostle say we should do if we confess our sins?

📖 1 John 1:9

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What does Paul say in Romans about the old self and renewal in Christ?

📖 Colossians 3:9-10

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In 2 Chronicles, when King Manasseh is captured and imprisoned, what does he do, and how does God respond?

📖 2 Chronicles 33:12-13

#8

According to the Gospel of Mark, what does Jesus say is necessary before praying?

📖 Mark 11:25

#2

God will remember their sin no more

Psalm 51:17 states, 'My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.' This passage emphasizes that genuine repentance with sincere contrition is what God values and accepts.

Psalm 51:17

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Tear their garments and put on sackcloth and ashes

Joel 2:12-13 calls people to 'rend your hearts and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate.' The tearing of garments and wearing sackcloth and ashes was a physical expression of repentance and mourning for sin.

Joel 2:12-13

#4

Repent and believe the good news

In Luke 13:3, Jesus says, 'Unless you repent, you too will all perish.' Throughout the Gospels, Jesus calls for repentance and faith as essential for salvation and entering God's kingdom, as seen in Mark 1:15 where He preaches that people should 'repent and believe the good news.'

Luke 13:3

#3

The Holy Spirit and with fire

Matthew 3:11 records John saying, 'I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I... He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.' This prophecy refers to Jesus and the spiritual transformation that comes through Him.

Matthew 3:11

#6

We should put off the old self with its practices and put on the new self, created to be like God

Colossians 3:9-10 (related to Romans 6:6) teaches that believers should 'put off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.' This speaks to the renewal that comes through repentance and faith in Christ.

Colossians 3:9-10

#5

God is faithful and just to forgive us and purify us from all unrighteousness

1 John 1:9 states, 'If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.' This verse emphasizes God's faithfulness and the certainty of forgiveness when sins are confessed.

1 John 1:9

#8

If you hold anything against someone, forgive them so you may receive forgiveness

Mark 11:25 states, 'And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.' Jesus connects forgiveness of others with the effectiveness of our prayers and our receiving forgiveness from God.

Mark 11:25

#7

He humbles himself and seeks God's help; God restores him and his kingdom

2 Chronicles 33:12-13 describes how Manasseh, in his distress, 'sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his ancestors. And when he prayed to him, the Lord was moved by his entreaty and listened to his plea; so he brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom.' This demonstrates God's willingness to restore those who genuinely repent.

2 Chronicles 33:12-13

#9

What does the prophet Isaiah say about how far God removes our transgressions when we repent?

📖 Psalm 103:12

#10

In the parable of the prodigal son, what does the father do when his repentant son returns?

📖 Luke 15:20-24

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#10

He celebrates with joy, embraces his son, and throws a feast

Luke 15:20-24 describes how the father sees his son returning, runs to him with compassion, embraces and kisses him, and says, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate.' This illustrates God's extravagant joy and welcome of the repentant sinner.

Luke 15:20-24

#9

As far as the east is from the west

Psalm 103:12 (often attributed to Isaiah's theology) states, 'As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.' This poetic expression emphasizes the complete and absolute nature of God's forgiveness when we repent.

Psalm 103:12

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