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Jonah
Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. The Call
Contributed on May 25, 2009
The background and commission of the prophet Jonah.
The Call Jonah 1:1-3 1. I have read several commentaries and over the years and I’ve also heard many people speak about Jonah. He’s been described as everything from a reluctant prophet to a rebellious one. One writer went so far as to suggest Jonah was one of the first foreign missionaries ...read more
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2. Somedays You Eat The Fish And Somedays The Fish Eats You
Contributed on May 25, 2009
THe reaction of God to the diobedience of man.
Somedays you eat the fish and other days the fish eats you. Last week we began looking at the prophet Jonah and you will remember that I mentioned how he was an historical figure as far as the Old Testament is concerned. We are told that he prophesied during the reign of Jeroboam II ...read more
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3. What Makes You Pray?
Contributed on May 25, 2009
Jonah’s in the tough place where he learns to pray.
"What makes you pray?" Jonah 2 Last week we left Jonah sitting in the belly of the fish at the bottom of the sea. So here he is in a crisis situation and he does what most of us would do. He prays. There’s something funny about this situation from the standpoint that ...read more
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4. Jonah Finds A Calm Place In The Storm
Contributed on May 25, 2009
Jonah like the rest of us is ready to pray as he sees the end at hand.
Jonah finds a calm place in the storm. Jonah 3 As I read the account of Jonah I can’t help but wonder exactly what happened that day. I mean it almost seems from what the scripture says that the second Jonah hit the waters the raging sea became as calm as glass. It doesn’t ...read more
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5. Jonah Makes A Comeback
Contributed on May 25, 2009
The campaign to reach the city of Ninevah was nothing less than the work of God since Jonah obviously had no heart for these people.
Jonah makes a comeback Jonah 3 A man went to his doctor and said, "I don’t know what to do about my wife. She’s deaf as a doornail and she won’t do anything about it." The doctor said, "I’ll tell you what to do. When you go home tonight peek your head in ...read more
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6. Patron Saint Of The Disgruntled
Contributed on May 25, 2009
God sees behind our facade and does what He knows is right.
Patron saint of the disgruntled Jonah 4 Here we have a prophet but he’s more than just a prophet. Jonah has the gift of an evangelist. He preaches and people get right with God. We don’t know too much about his ministry prior to Ninevah and we know nothing about what ...read more