“Convict” is the Greek word “ele(ng)cho,” and it means “cross-examine”— to press you with evidence until your UNBELIEFS are exposed and you consent to the truth.

Why were they cut to the heart? Two reasons…v22,23,27

They realized they were wrong about Christ.

They realized they were responsible for His death. V23,26

What was their Response? Three things…

They sought forgiveness from the cross v38

They repented or changed their minds v38

They surrendered themselves to Jesus’ Lordship v37