The final message in our series reminds us that even servants of God can have stubborn hearts, prizing personal priorities over seeking first the kingdom of God. There is little place for anger, frustration and disappointment when those around us are perishing without the gospel.
Jonah’s second call to go to Ninevah is no small mean feat. It is difficult, dangerous and potentially disastrous for the prophet from Israel. Despite the odds stacked against him, we witness the extraordinary response of repentance from 120,000 in Ninevah. This was not empty words nor an outward show of sorrow. True repentance is…
How do we respond when we are in trouble? Do we keep calm and carry on or do we fall apart? It’s impossible to avoid trouble in this life and how we respond reflects our view of ourselves, the situation and of God. Jonah 2 reminds us that we must turn to God in times…
Will Jonah’s disobedience frustrate God’s plans to save? In short, no. We will see God control creation, the sinful actions of sailors and a rather big fish to ensure His chosen ones are saved. We also see the need for the sacrifice of an innocent one to turn away the wrath of God.
In this message, we introduce the series and why the book of Jonah should be taken as factually accurate and historically reliable. We then consider God’s abundant grace on full display in contrast to the stubbornness of man’s heart (even a prophet of God).