4. A Pouting Man (Jonah 4)
The last chapter of Jonah is the heart of the book. Using contrasts, irony, and even humor, this final act of the drama reveals that even after all Jonah has been through, he still hasn't come to grips with the grace of God—a God who continues to woo and pursue him despite his hardness of heart.
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Jonah 1:3; 3:4, 10; Matthew 23:37; Luke 19:42; Exodus 34:6-7; and Romans 2:4.
3. A Preaching Man (Jonah 3)
When Jonah obeys God, revival breaks out in Nineveh, offering an ironic case study of the ingredients in spiritual renewal.
Scripture passages cited in this message include Matthew 10:19-20; Acts 26:20; 2 Corinthians 7:10; and 1 Thessalonians 1:9.
2. A Praying Man (Jonah 2)
What does it take to get unstuck? Swallowed by a fish and surrounded by his failure, Jonah cries out to the Lord in a stirring prayer, shedding light on how God can lift us from the pit of our sin and suffering.
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Psalms 3:8; 18:6; 31:22; and 42:7.
1. A Paying Man (Jonah 1)
When Jonah tried to abandon God, God refused to abandon Him. In the mystery of His mercy, the Lord rescued Jonah and used him despite his disobedience, proving that you can never outrun the grace of God.
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include 2 Kings 14:25; Jonah 1:1-3, 8; and Matthew 12:39-41.