*DAILY DEW 7/JUNE/2025* *Similarities Between John's Ministry & The New Testament Mission* _Key Bible Text:_ *"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."* (Matthew 3:2) *"Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins."* (Acts 2:38) _Bible Insight_ _John the Baptist's Ministry_ John's message, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near" (Matthew 3:2), emphasizes the urgency of repentance in light of God's impending kingdom. This call to repentance involves a changed outlook and way of life, demonstrated through behaviors like sharing possessions with those in need and treating others with justice and fairness. _Early Church's Message_ Similarly, Peter's sermon in Acts 2:38 calls for repentance and baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. This message echoes John's emphasis on repentance as a necessary step towards salvation. The early church's message centers around the idea that true repentance involves a change in behavior towards others, not just private religious observances. _Key Takeaways_ - *Repentance is a call to change*: Both John and the early church emphasize the need for a changed way of life, marked by behaviors that demonstrate genuine repentance. - *Behavioral change is key*: True repentance involves treating others with justice, fairness, and kindness, reflecting a changed heart and mind. - *Repentance is essential for salvation*: Both John's ministry and the early church's message highlight the importance of repentance in receiving forgiveness of sins and salvation. The similarity between John's ministry message and the early church's message on repentance underscores the central theme of Christianity: that repentance is a necessary step towards salvation and a deeper relationship with God. _MEDITATION:_ *"'Since you received Jesus as Lord and Savior, can you identify aspects of your life that you have embraced repentance & a change of behavior?"* *#DavidJoshuaEgbochuo* *#Mr_Positive_Impact* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_June,2025* ❤ *Facebook Link:* https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZXrcgLmwm/ Please follow *David Joshua Egbochuo* on Facebook for more positive impact contents. God bless you. Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...