As we continue our series in the book of Jonah, we now come to chapter 2, looking at verses 1-4.  In these verses we have recorded the prayer of thanks for the prayer of repentance (in water) not recorded in the passage (but he explains in the recorded prayer).  The prayer of thanks is recorded…

Continuing our series in the book of Jonah this week, we come now to the last verse in chapter 1, verse 17.  In this passage we learn about God’s care; that God is with us, and that He will not let us get away.  Jonah here is being taught several lessons; lessons he definitely doesn’t…

This week as we continue our series in the book of Jonah, we’re looking at chapter 1, verses 13-16.  In this passage I ask the question “What does God want?”  Knowing what God wants you to do in your Christian life is essential to living the Christian life effectively.  There are many clear things (actions)…

Here we look at chapter 1, verses 11-12.  In this passage we come to the point and time where Jonah is at a crossroads in his life.  But does he even see it as a crossroads?  Doesn’t he think his only option is for them to toss him overboard verse 12 (suicide! remember, he knows…

As we continue our series in the book of Jonah, we will look at chapter 1, verses 4-6.  In this passage God sends out an alarm; as He goes after His servant, the prophet Jonah.  God hurls a storm at the boat that Jonah is trying to make his escape from the Lord.  But can…

This Sunday, we continue our new series studying the book of Jonah.  This week we will look at Jonah 1:1-3.  Here Jonah gets his word (command) from the Lord, and decides not to obey it.  He rises up (arose v. 3) to get away from the Lord, and then goes down, down, down.  The irony…

This Sunday, we begin a new series studying the book of Jonah.  I want us to take an overview of the entire book, and be able to see just how unusual this minor prophet really is.  In this message we will look at a short book with only 48 verses that do not speak well…