The Jonah Profile Book of Jonah Many Lessons

The Jonah Profile Book of Jonah

Many Lessons from History �Matt. 12: 40 – “As Jonah was three days in the…” �Matt. 11: 21 – “Woe to thee, Chorazin and Bethsaida…” �So many lessons – for us. �Jonah was typical. His reaction was much like ours today. �Look with me…

The Rebellious Face �Chapter 1 � 1) Things “falling into place” doesn’t mean it is of God. �The ship “going his way”, may have been of Satan. �Having the fare wasn’t God helping him sin. �Satan showers us with so many “blessings” we don’t see God. � 2) Sin hurts others: merchants, sailors � 3) Here – some judgment is inescapable �Ultimately – true judgment is inescapable.

The Obedient Face � 1) First step is repentance, always. �We’ve gone the wrong direction. Turn around. �Note: Nineveh responds more quickly and sincerely than Jonah �Admitting any mistake is difficult and embarrassing. � 2) His “call” remains – running doesn’t free us from responsibility. �Nineveh is still useful to God, but they must repent. �Does Jonah get “credit” for fulfilling his calling?

The Unsanctified Face �His heart wasn’t in it – obedient but not loving. �Eph. 4: 15; Rom. 1: 14 -16; �Do we have pity for the lost? Do we remember? �Material things, even inconsequential things dominate our passions.

There Needs to be Growth �Jonah’s growth wasn’t accomplished in Chapter 1 or 2. �Maybe not even in Chapter 4. �How long to realize we’ve failed God and ourselves? �How long to cleanse our conscience and change our lives? �God is patient – But also just!