1) Repentance means having remorse for past conduct, turning back to God, and turning away from sin, disobedience or rebellion. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the six-week season of Lent leading up to Easter. Many Christian churches observe Lent as a period of repentance and prayer. Some churches observe Ash Wednesday by placing ashes on the forehead, as in the picture at right, as a sign of repentance. Which two of these people taught, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near"?
Jesus and John the Baptist
Jesus and the Apostle Peter
Jesus and the Apostle Paul
John the Baptist and the Apostle Peter
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