Jonah was a man of God and had preached the Word of God, but then God made a request that was totally counter-cultural to him. God wanted him to preach salvation to his enemies. That was not done in Jonah’s culture. He thought enemies were to be destroyed, not saved. But God invited Jonah to view the world through His eyes and this will quietly shatter Jonah’s worldview. What happens to us when God asks us to do something that is counter-cultural? Do we balk because others will think that we are too different? Do we run the other way because we are more concerned about what our neighbor will say than what God says? Come listen to the story of Jonah and learn about yourself. The story of Jonah will shed new light on your own spiritual journey; this light is the light of Christ.
Sep 3, 2019 7:33 AM America/Chicago
As we conclude the journey with Jonah, Jonah is angry. He is upset with God because did not destroy the people of Nineveh. God is not only working with the Ninevehites but also with Jonah. God continues to work in this fallen world. How is He working with
Aug 27, 2019 9:31 AM America/Chicago
Did you ever wonder if God gives second chances? Jonah got one when the fish spit him onto the beach. How is God working with you in His compassion and forgiveness to give you a second chance?
Aug 20, 2019 11:20 AM America/Chicago
God pursues Jonah even though he is disobedient. Jonah is put in a watery timeout which gives him time to think and pray. God often uses great distress in our lives to soften our hearts. Often, we only look to God when we are out of other options. But God
Aug 13, 2019 6:14 AM America/Chicago
Jonah had served God in the past, but now God had a new assignment for him. It was one he didn't like and so he tried to outrun God. How do you react when God has a new assignment for you? What will be the consequences of your decision to accept it or dec