Truths from the Story of Jonah:The Petulant Prophet and a Compassionate God

SERIES: HONEY, HAMMER, AND HOPE

MESSAGE: Truths from the Story of Jonah:

The Petulant Prophet and a Compassionate God

TEXT: Matthew 12:38-41

DATE: September 1, 2024

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. God calls us to obey Him. (Jonah 1:1–2)

   1. He is working.

   2. He has a mission.

   3. We exist to serve His causes.

2. Disobedience and rebellion always costs us. (V. 3)

3. Disobedience and rebellion brings troubling consequences. (V. 4)

4. Our hidden sins are often publicly displayed.
   (Vv. 7–10; Luke 8:17)

5. God works through judgment to bring us to repentance.
   (Vv. 4, 17: Luke 13:3-5)

6. In the darkest and loneliest moments God is present and listening. (2:2; Psalm 139:7–12)

7. The way to rescue is always repentance and faith.
   (2:6–9; Acts 3:19–20)

8. God uses His people to proclaim His message. (3:1–3)

   1. Simple

   2. Direct

   3. Not easy

9. God’s message always carries hope. (3:4–5, 7–9)

10. God loves to show His mercy. (3:10; Psalm 145:8)

11. God’s grace, kindness, and mercy are much greater than we can fathom.
    (4:2–4; Romans 5:6–8, 20–21, 2 Peter 3:9)

12. God confronts and corrects our wrong attitudes. (Vv. 4–9; Hebrews 12:5–6)

13. God loves all His created people. (Vv.10–11; Psalm 145:9)

Take Aways:

1. Are you living in obedience or disobedience today?

2. What is your disobedience costing you?

3. Are you experiencing the isolation and loneliness of disobedience?

4. Will you repent and turn to God today?

5. Are you telling others the message of hope?

6. Do you love yourself more than other people?