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Jonah: a fascinating historic record•Only one know to survive being fish vomit•Powerful preaching – Gentile city repented•Resented God’s grace
Directly connected to Christ, Mt. 12:38-41•JonahIn belly of fish 3 days/nightsBrought outPreachedPeople repented
Directly connected to Christ, Mt. 12:38-41•JesusIn heart of earth 3 days/nightsResurrectedPreached – apostlesPeople repented
God called Jonah to preach, Jon. 1:1, 2•We are called by the word, Rom. 12:1•To go a certain Way, Acts 19:23; 2 Pt. 2:2, 21To live righteously, Titus 2:11-13To expose sin, Lk. 24:46, 47
He refused to go the right way, Jon. 1:2, 3•Free will to resist, Acts 7:51•Went opposite direction•ObstinateRefuse to submit to husband, 1 Pt. 3:1Refuse to obey parents, Eph. 6:1Refuse to obey the gospel, Acts 24:25
He suffered the consequences, Jon. 1:4•He brought the trouble, Jon. 1:7, 9, 10•Our troubles often due to our sinsFinancial: materialism, Jas. 5:1-3Health: sinful habits, Prov. 23:29-35Marital: selfishness, 1 Pt. 3:7Family: laziness, lack of training, Eph. 6:4
He suffered the consequences, Jon. 1:4•Others suffered too, Jon. 1:5Family: cost money, worryFriends: in same “boat,” reputationChurch: credibility, effectiveness
He suffered the consequences, Jon. 1:4•His “sacrifice” required to calm the sea,Jon. 1:12, 15, 17Think the answer is to run harderGet nowhereStop runningAccept full consequences
Jonah bottomed out, Jon. 2:1•Like the prodigal son, Lk. 15:14-17•Like usNo moneyNo homeNo friendsNo marriage
He repented in the fish’s belly, Jon. 2:2-9•Found hope, Jon. 2:2, 4•God is willing to help, 2 Pt. 3:9•Way out may not be pleasant, Jon. 2:10
Same command given again, Jon. 3:1, 2•God’s will did not changeSame after rebellion as beforeSin does not start negotiations
Same command given again, Jon. 3:1, 2•He obeyed, Jon. 3:3, 4Shows true repentanceChange of behavior required,Acts 26:19, 20
Jonah was angry with God, Jon. 4:1-4•Nineveh the enemy•Would rather die than help them•Like the older son, Lk. 15:25-32
Jonah was angry with God, Jon. 4:1-4•Our anger, “They don’t deserve it!”He betrayed meShe lied to meHe hurt my daughter / brother / friend
Jonah was focused on the insignificant,Jon. 4:5-11•Comfort in the plantOur focus on the next episode of XYZIntense interest in sportsWhich college will my child get into
Jonah was focused on the insignificant,Jon. 4:5-11•Disregard for the innocentNot helping spouse be a better ChristianNot raising children in the LordNot leading others to the Lord
Where are YOU?•On shore: called by word or providence•On the boat in the storm•In the belly of the fish•Vomited on the beach•Doing God’s will