Podcasts about Nineveh

In this episode we explore the Advent theme of Hope. while working through Jonah 1:1-8. This passage explores Jonah fleeing from God's call, and the great storm that Jonah encounters. From our conversation on Jonah 1:1–8, we see that Jonah's limited understanding of God's presence may have shaped his reluctance to respond to God's call. Believing he could escape God, Jonah attempted to flee from the Lord's presence. Yet the hope in this passage is unmistakable: God is ever-present, and God pursues. God pursued Nineveh through Jonah, and God pursued Jonah through the storm. Just as God sought to draw near to Nineveh by inviting Jonah to participate in restoring their relationship through his prophecy, God still desires to draw near to all people today. The question, then, is this: Are we willing to answer God's call in our own lives and allow ourselves to be instruments of relational restoration?

“The Lord is a jealous God, filled with vengeance and rage. He takes revenge on all who oppose him and continues to rage against his enemies! The Lord is slow to get angry, but his power is great, and he never lets the guilty go unpunished.” - Nahum 1:2-3The book of Nahum, the 34th book of the Old Testament, is somewhat a companion to Jonah. When we read Jonah, we saw God send Jonah to Nineveh to repent of their ways and, what do you know, they did! Well Nahum picks up a little while later and we see Nineveh has gone back to their old ways and Nahum is now foretelling God's judgment on Assyria and its capitol, Nineveh. Nahum isn't long, it's only three chapters, so you may be wondering, “How on earth is this episode on Nahum an hour and twenty minutes long?” Don't let Nahum's length fool you - it is an incredibly rich portrait of who God is and, specifically, his relationship to evil. To help us navigate the book of Nahum is Dr. Thomas Renz, Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Oak Hill Theological College in London and author of a commentary on Nahum. In this conversation, Dr. Renz takes us deep in the heart of Nahum - I reckon you can't get a better overview of this book anywhere else. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by Jason Wieland. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 450 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback).Subscribe to the Doable Discipleship podcast at Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doable-discipleship/id1240966935) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zc9nuwQZOLadbFCZCmZ1V)Related Doable Discipleship Episodes: Navigating the Bible: Micah - https://youtu.be/Tcm3HykhkS8Navigating the Bible: Jonah - https://youtu.be/PxhIyhLSgJQNavigating the Bible: Obadiah - https://youtu.be/jB6W-TM5Y-oNavigating the Bible: Amos - https://youtu.be/8DqVHu7leDUNavigating the Bible: Joel - https://youtu.be/Ilg6r300q4UNavigating the Bible: Hosea - https://youtu.be/nWZ4TuAUSRQNavigating the Bible: Daniel - https://youtu.be/bnQ-PioWxfgNavigating the Bible: Ezekiel - https://youtu.be/hlg6gBYxqsgNavigating the Bible: Lamentations - https://youtu.be/6rrizlXeYXENavigating the Bible: Jeremiah - https://youtu.be/lXPjWl8PdRkNavigating the Bible: Isaiah - https://youtu.be/NZJLaPkgEgsNavigating the Bible: Song of Songs - https://youtu.be/Sg0CYlNBVMgNavigating the Bible: Ecclesiastes - https://youtu.be/-Wr7LCh8F9ENavigating the Bible: Proverbs - https://youtu.be/DytRT5AsZg8Navigating the Bible: Psalms - https://youtu.be/oZeesooAYUINavigating the Bible: Job - https://youtu.be/14jaf2T1eCQNavigating the Bible: Esther - https://youtu.be/7RZ7ATWQZucNavigating the Bible: Nehemiah - https://youtu.be/Gok4WDgwn5INavigating the Bible: Ezra - https://youtu.be/aBC0nEjYeyoNavigating the Bible: 2 Chronicles - https://youtu.be/OG3rHTgMgEINavigating the Bible: 1 Chronicles - https://youtu.be/lQ_Qc4zbfgANavigating the Bible: 2 Kings - https://youtu.be/04q9gDhBKTkNavigating the Bible: 1 Kings - https://youtu.be/aS-KoeQXl2kNavigating the Bible: 2 Samuel - https://youtu.be/ZbpafGgOW7cNavigating the Bible: 1 Samuel - https://youtu.be/lY8wPElSFMYNavigating the Bible: Rute - https://youtu.be/YaH-t-ZzTaMNavigating the Bible: Judges - https://youtu.be/qNGcOf2o0NUNavigating the Bible: Joshua - https://youtu.be/hF28aThBtFsNavigating the Bible: Deuteronomy - https://youtu.be/HzmNgPOM4zUNavigating the Bible: Numbers - https://youtu.be/H1HO6V9HDxsNavigating the Bible: Leviticus - https://youtu.be/08RhDCXYex4Navigating the Bible: Exodus - https://youtu.be/NB9UTpS1F3MNavigating the Bible: Genesis - https://youtu.be/ddhjMfOoasAInspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Thoughts on the Bible Readings December 3rd (Job 3, 4; Jonah 4; Hebrews 10)The initial suffering of Job is intensified in chapters 3-41 as we are told of his education. Following the drift of the conversations and the unfolding drama in Job can be complex. Recommended reading to assist the above is available from CSSS -"The Education of Job" by David Baird. In chapter 3 Job is in such despair that he mourns his birth. Surely many of us have been there at some time in our life, but we should never lose hope - when we cannot help ourselves, God can and is willing and waiting for us to commit ourselves to Him in continual prayer. If it wasn't for the pathetic situation Job found himself in, the imagery and poetry is magnificent. One after another the metaphors of his tragedy are multiplied. Job 3verses13-19 tell us that in death people are unconscious and are as though they had never existed. From verses 20-26 the question is asked, "Would it have been better to have never existed, than to be enlightened and find oneself in the condition that Job now found himself?" Job 4 is about the response of Eliphaz who most likely was the eldest of Job's friends. The great error of his discourse that was widely believed at this time was, that God pays back people swiftly for their actions - right, or wrong. It is known as the doctrine of exact retribution. So, the argument of Eliphaz is that the innocent never suffer. And since you, Job, are suffering you must be guilty. Verse 7 is the key to Eliphaz's discourse. From verse 8 to the chapter's end Eliphaz says, this is what I have found in my experience. The record of the book of Job is not an endorsement of the beliefs of any of the friends. It is simply a record of what was said among them. In chapter 4 several of Eliphaz's views supposed spiritual views on the spiritual world are found to be false.Jonah 4 concludes the book with the mission, which God gave him, being accomplished. Yet Yahweh must still teach the prophet some important lessons. In those lessons we find a great contrast between our God's compassion and the prophet's anger. Jonah, still the great patriot who knew what God would bring upon guilty Israel through the Assyrians, said to his Sovereign, I should not have done what you asked, since You are true to Your revealed character. God now will re-educate His prophet. Jonah left the city in a bad mood brooding on what would follow. The temperature intensely rose and Jonah's misery increased. And so, Yahweh in His kindness caused a gourd grow to rapidly and shade the prophet. Jonah was thankful for this. But then, just as quickly a grub destroyed the gourd. Jonah was outraged and complained to God, who told the prophet that the Almighty had worked two miracles, as was His right, to teach Jonah that Assyria was God's and did not belong to the prophet. Even the animals of Nineveh were under God's care. Today, the modern city of Mosul is built on the site of ancient Nineveh. The Taliban constructed massive tunnels beneath the city. And though there is no record of where Jonah went, or what he did, after the book's end, archaeologists have found beneath the city of Nineveh a tomb with the inscription, "Nabi Yonas" (i.e. the prophet Jonah). So, it appears the lessons were learnt and the prophet continued to labour preaching God's Word to the Assyrians.

Thoughts on the Bible Readings December 3rd (Job 3, 4; Jonah 4; Hebrews 10) The initial suffering of Job is intensified in chapters 3-41 as we are told of his education. Following the drift of the conversations and the unfolding drama in Job can be complex. Recommended reading to assist the above is available from CSSS -"The Education of Job" by David Baird. In chapter 3 Job is in such despair that he mourns his birth. Surely many of us have been there at some time in our life, but we should never lose hope - when we cannot help ourselves, God can and is willing and waiting for us to commit ourselves to Him in continual prayer. If it wasn't for the pathetic situation Job found himself in, the imagery and poetry is magnificent. One after another the metaphors of his tragedy are multiplied. Job 3verses13-19 tell us that in death people are unconscious and are as though they had never existed. From   verses 20-26 the question is asked, "Would it have been better to have never existed, than to be enlightened and find oneself in the condition that Job now found himself?" Job 4 is about the response of Eliphaz who most likely was the eldest of Job's friends. The great error of his discourse that was widely believed at this time was, that God pays back people swiftly for their actions - right, or wrong. It is known as the doctrine of exact retribution. So, the argument of Eliphaz is that the innocent never suffer. And since you, Job, are suffering you must be guilty. Verse 7 is the key to Eliphaz's discourse. From verse 8 to the chapter's end Eliphaz says, this is what I have found in my experience. The record of the book of Job is not an endorsement of the beliefs of any of the friends. It is simply a record of what was said among them. In chapter 4 several of Eliphaz's views supposed spiritual views on the spiritual world are found to be false. Jonah 4 concludes the book with the mission, which God gave him, being accomplished. Yet Yahweh must still teach the prophet some important lessons. In those lessons we find a great contrast between our God's compassion and the prophet's anger. Jonah, still the great patriot who knew what God would bring upon guilty Israel through the Assyrians, said to his Sovereign, I should not have done what you asked, since You are true to Your revealed character. God now will re-educate His prophet. Jonah left the city in a bad mood brooding on what would follow. The temperature intensely rose and Jonah's misery increased. And so, Yahweh in His kindness caused a gourd grow to rapidly and shade the prophet. Jonah was thankful for this. But then, just as quickly a grub destroyed the gourd. Jonah was outraged and complained to God, who told the prophet that the Almighty had worked two miracles, as was His right, to teach Jonah that Assyria was God's and did not belong to the prophet. Even the animals of Nineveh were under God's care. Today, the modern city of Mosul is built on the site of ancient Nineveh. The Taliban constructed massive tunnels beneath the city. And though there is no record of where Jonah went, or what he did, after the book's end, archaeologists have found beneath the city of Nineveh a tomb with the inscription, "Nabi Yonas" (i.e. the prophet Jonah). So, it appears the lessons were learnt and the prophet continued to labour preaching God's Word to the Assyrians.

He was a Galilean of the tribe of Simeon. The Old Testament book that bears his name foretells the destruction of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, by the Medes, and the restoration of the Kingdom of Judah; all of this came to pass. Nahum is counted as the seventh of the Minor Prophets. He reposed in peace. His name means 'consolation' or 'repose.'   Five of the Prophets (Nahum, Habbakuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, and Daniel) are commemorated in December. At one time a Feast of the Twelve Prophets was celebrated on December 4 at the Church of the Resurrection, but this feast is no longer on the calendar. The days leading up to Christ's Nativity contain many commemorations of the faithful remnant of Israel, all of whose hopes were fulfilled in the birth of the Messiah.

He was a Galilean of the tribe of Simeon. The Old Testament book that bears his name foretells the destruction of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, by the Medes, and the restoration of the Kingdom of Judah; all of this came to pass. Nahum is counted as the seventh of the Minor Prophets. He reposed in peace. His name means 'consolation' or 'repose.'   Five of the Prophets (Nahum, Habbakuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, and Daniel) are commemorated in December. At one time a Feast of the Twelve Prophets was celebrated on December 4 at the Church of the Resurrection, but this feast is no longer on the calendar. The days leading up to Christ's Nativity contain many commemorations of the faithful remnant of Israel, all of whose hopes were fulfilled in the birth of the Messiah.

Throughout the book of Jonah God reveals His character to us. He demonstrates His sovereignty and proves His love is for all people everywhere. He taught us of the greatness of His mercy and the lengths He will go to prove His love to those who don't deserve it. For those of us who know God's mercy and have benefited from it, how can we do any less than treat others the way God treats us! --- God wants all people everywhere to know His great love for them. And long before the Great Commission was given to the church, God chose a prophet named Jonah to tell people in Nineveh about God's amazing grace. Jonah knew God was merciful and initially responded in disobedience by not bringing God's message to a people he saw as his enemy. Throughout this sermon series we will see how God gives second chances, demonstrates His compassion, and proves His love for all people everywhere.

1. His Rebellion2. His Affliction3. His MissionToday's sermon explored the life of Jonah and the consequences of running from God's calling. Through Jonah's journey—from his rebellion and flight to Tarshish, through his affliction in the belly of the fish, to his eventual mission in Nineveh—we saw how sin always costs us more than we want to pay and takes us farther than we want to go. Yet we also witnessed God's incredible mercy, not only toward the wicked people of Nineveh, but also toward His rebellious servant. This message challenges us to examine our own lives: Are we sleeping while storms rage around us? Are we running from God's clear calling? And do we care more about our own comfort than the eternal destiny of lost souls?Takeaways:- God's call is clear and direct, but obedience is our choice. Just as God told Jonah to "Arise, go to Nineveh," He has called each of us with a higher purpose. We must ask ourselves: Who has chartered our course? Are we sailing toward God's priorities or our own?- Running from God always leads downward, and sin will cost us. Jonah paid the fare, went down into the ship, and descended into the belly of the fish. When we rebel against God's calling, we always go down—spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. The good news is that God's mercies are new every morning, and He is the God of second chances.- Our concern for souls should outweigh our concern for comfort. Jonah cared more about a plant that gave him shade than 120,000 people who escaped eternal judgment. We must examine our hearts: Do we have urgency to reach the lost and lonely with the message of hope, or are we more focused on our own convenience and comfort?As we move forward this week, let's commit to listening to God's voice, responding to His calling with urgency, and extending His love and mercy to those around us who desperately need to hear the Gospel.

Welcome to Wellspring Church!On this first Sunday of Advent, Pastor Billy Waters invites us to begin the season with a heart check—not merely preparing for Christmas, but preparing our hearts for the second coming of Christ. Walking through Jonah 1, he shows how the prophet's reluctance exposes the gap between knowing God's heart and actually sharing it with the world.Jonah is called to preach to Nineveh, a violent enemy of Israel, yet he runs—fast and far. Not out of simple fear, Pastor Billy explains, but because Jonah knows God is merciful… and he doesn't want that mercy extended to people he considers undeserving. Even still, God's mercy moves relentlessly: toward pagans, toward enemies, toward stubborn prophets who would rather drown than obey.

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you'd like us to reply)In which John and David explore Jonah's five-word sermon, noticing how its brevity holds layers of meaning and ambiguity. We reflect on the tension between judgment and invitation, the dual possibilities within the word “overturned,” and the surprising breadth of compassion revealed in God's dealings with Nineveh. We trace how the sermon's grammar, its echoes across scripture, and Jonah's own desires shape the message, and how Nineveh's response becomes a lesson in hearing God rightly. Together we consider the complexity of prophecy, the nature of repentance, and the character of a God who overturns in order to restore.Episode 223 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jonah Beyond the Whale 19If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love it if you left a review or comment where you're listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show John and David want to ensure that Two Texts always remains free content for everyone. We don't want to create a paywall or have premium content that would exclude others. However, Two Texts costs us around £60 per month (US$75; CAD$100) to make. If you'd like to support the show with even just a small monthly donation it would help ensure we can continue to produce the content that you love. Thank you so much.Support the show

Book of Jonah, Pt. 5 – A Pitiful Prophet and a God of PityJonah 4:5-11 | King's Chapel Live StreamJonah's story ends with one of the most honest and revealing moments in the book. Jonah sits outside the city, angry, uncomfortable, and waiting to see what God will do. His heart is exposed for what it is: frustrated when God shows mercy and pleased only when his own comfort is secure.But while Jonah is pitiful in his posture, God is patient in His compassion. The Lord teaches Jonah through a plant, a worm, and a scorching wind, revealing a mercy far greater than Jonah's bitterness. God has pity on Jonah. God has pity on Nineveh. God has pity on all His creation. And by the end of the chapter, we see a God who is slow to anger, rich in love, and filled with compassion for people who do not know their right hand from their left.Jonah 4 invites us to examine our own hearts. Do we desire God's presence more than His blessings. Do we celebrate His mercy when it is given to those we struggle to love. Do we trust His heart even when life feels uncomfortable.If you have ever wrestled with bitterness, frustration, or confusion about God's mercy, this message will help you see His compassion more clearly. His pity is not weakness. It is the depth of His love reaching broken people like us.Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL - ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our NeighborJonah 4 sermon, God of compassion, Jonah Bible study, King's Chapel Longwood FL, God's pity in Jonah, Jonah and the plant, mercy of God sermon, Jonah heart lessons, Old Testament prophets, God's grace and compassion, gospel in Jonah

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you'd like us to reply)In which John and David reflect on Jonah's five-word sermon, the prophet's half-hearted obedience, and the surprising repentance of Nineveh. We explore how the narrative exposes Israel's own reluctance to hear God, and how—even through flawed preaching—God's word still brings life. Along the way we draw Bonhoeffer into the conversation on faithful proclamation.Episode 222 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jonah Beyond the Whale 18If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love it if you left a review or comment where you're listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show John and David want to ensure that Two Texts always remains free content for everyone. We don't want to create a paywall or have premium content that would exclude others. However, Two Texts costs us around £60 per month (US$75; CAD$100) to make. If you'd like to support the show with even just a small monthly donation it would help ensure we can continue to produce the content that you love. Thank you so much.Support the show

Send us a textDo you ever feel like you should have “arrived” by now? The truth is, sanctification is a lifelong process, and God's grace is still at work in us. Crowder reminds us of this in his song “STILL”, and this week we'll use it as inspiration to dive into Scripture. In this episode, I introduce a new Bible study method called WHALES that helped me uncover fresh insights in the book of Jonah. Jonah's story is a powerful example of God's patience and steadfast love—even when we run the other way. If God was still working on Jonah, we can trust He's still working on us. Key PointsSanctification is progressive—we never fully “arrive” this side of heaven.Crowder's lyrics remind us that God's grace is ongoing.Jonah's rebellion shows that our choices impact others, not just ourselves.Recognizing God's hand isn't enough; obedience matters.How Michael Chanley's WHALES Bible Study Method moves us from first impressions to transformation. - Keith Ferrin's Interview with Michael ChanleyScripture ReferencesJonah 1:1–6 – God calls Jonah to go to Nineveh, but Jonah flees in the opposite direction and falls asleep during a violent storm.Jonah 1:7–16 – The sailors discover Jonah is the cause of the storm, reluctantly throw him overboard, and the sea calms, leading them to fear and worship the Lord.BITEs (Bible Interaction Tool Exercises)Read in context (all four chapters of Jonah)Journal your thoughtsUse the WHALES method: Word – Start with ScriptureHook – What stands out?Anchor – How does it hold you steady?Learn – Seek outside insightExamine – Revisit and refine your thoughtsSail – Move forward in prayer and sharingPray and share what you've learned with a friendUse outside resources (study Bible, commentary, Michael Chanley's book)Additional ResourcesDownload the free Episode GuideLyrics - New Release TodayKeith Ferrin's YouTube BibleTalk Episode #66 with Michael Chanley - YouTube LinkChasing WHALES: A Spiritual Dive with Jonah by Michael Chanley - Amazon Paid LinkBible Interaction Roadmap Bible Study - videos and assignments that will equip you with habits you can use over and over in your own Bible Study - Learn MoreLearn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate LinkThis Week's ChallengeTry the new Bible Study Method I introduced (W.H.A.L.E.S.) to study the book of Jonah. Really lean into the examine step as we move from first impressions to deeper understanding and transformation.Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today! Change your music. Change your life. Join my free 30-Day Music Challenge. CLICK HERE.

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Jonah finally did the thing -- preached in Nineveh -- but then he stormed out of the city irate because the people were actually repenting! Finding a seat outside the city, Jonah waits for something to happen and ends up in a conversation with God about whether is anger is justified. But the real issue is that Jonah has come to despise the very qualities of God that make God the only Being worth worshipping and following. What are those qualities? Check out the message!Hearing God's invitation to act is one thing. Receiving it and obeying is a whole 'nother kettle of fish. Jonah heard the voice of God, but it wasn't something he wanted to hear, so he tried to run away from it. Have you ever done that? Some stories in the Bible have more to teach us about what not to do than what to do. The book of Jonah is one such story.Join us for service every Sunday at 9:15am or 11:00am (EST). Here are ways to connect with us!Text TODAY to 937-358-6565 to let us know you decided to say 'Yes!' to Jesus leading your life. Text BAPTISM to 937-358-6565 to find out more about getting baptized as an expression of your new faith.Text SERVE to 937-358-6565 to find a serve community to join that matches your skills and passions.Text PRAYER to 937-358-6565 to let us know how we can be praying for you!And if you would like to support The Valley Church financially or participate in Be Rich, you can GIVE online via our website: www.thevalley.church/give.Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosLicense code: 1EBH3J7EM5DURCTO

From the Jonah story, Sonny Conatser teaches important truths that relate to our own repentance and calling for us to pray for everyone we do not agree with.

Have you ever caught yourself hoping God would withhold grace from someone? Pastor Phil Ayres confronts this challenging impulse through the lens of Jonah's startling anger at God's mercy toward Nineveh. Through a powerful parallel with Ted Bundy's conversion, we discover how easily we can celebrate God's grace for ourselves while questioning it for others. This eye-opening message reveals the uncomfortable truth: our resistance to God's forgiveness for our enemies exposes our own misunderstanding of grace. Don't miss this transformative exploration of what it means to truly reflect Jesus's heart in a world that desperately needs grace—watch now to discover how to move beyond your "Jonah heart."

From the Jonah story, Sonny Conatser teaches important truths that relate to our own repentance and calling for us to pray for everyone we do not agree with.

From the Jonah story, Sonny Conatser teaches important truths that relate to our own repentance and calling for us to pray for everyone we do not agree with.

From the Jonah story, Sonny Conatser teaches important truths that relate to our own repentance and calling for us to pray for everyone we do not agree with.

Jonah's story reminds us that God is a God of second chances, that no one is beyond His reach, and that He delights in using imperfect people to share His message. With nothing but eight simple words, Jonah walked into the great city of Nineveh, and God sparked one of the greatest spiritual revivals in Scripture.If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via linktr.ee/gateway.online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key ScripturesJonah 3:1–10Genesis 16 & 172 Samuel 11–12Luke 22:54–62John 21:15–17________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#HopeInTheDark #JesusSaves #FaithInTheStorm #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #TimLucas

From the Jonah story, Sonny Conatser teaches important truths that relate to our own repentance and calling for us to pray for everyone we do not agree with.

From the Jonah story, Sonny Conatser teaches important truths that relate to our own repentance and calling for us to pray for everyone we do not agree with.

Jonah 4:1-11 ESV1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. 2 And he prayed to the Lord and said, “O Lord, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster. 3 Therefore now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” 4 And the Lord said, “Do you do well to be angry?” 5 Jonah went out of the city and sat to the east of the city and made a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, till he should see what would become of the city. 6 Now the Lord God appointed a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be a shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort. So Jonah was exceedingly glad because of the plant. 7 But when dawn came up the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the plant, so that it withered. 8 When the sun rose, God appointed a scorching east wind, and the sun beat down on the head of Jonah so that he was faint. And he asked that he might die and said, “It is better for me to die than to live.” 9 But God said to Jonah, “Do you do well to be angry for the plant?” And he said, “Yes, I do well to be angry, angry enough to die.” 10 And the Lord said, “You pity the plant, for which you did not labor, nor did you make it grow, which came into being in a night and perished in a night. 11 And should not I pity Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than 120,000 persons who do not know their right hand from their left, and also much cattle?” • • •1. Anger can result in justifying sin. • • •Jonah 4:1-2 ESV1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. 2 And he prayed to the Lord and said, “O Lord, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster. • • •Luke 6:45 ESV45 The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. • • •Ephesians 4:26-27 ESV26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. • • •2. Anger can cause us to question God's character. • • •Jonah 4:2-3 ESV2 And he prayed to the Lord and said, “O Lord, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster. 3 Therefore now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” • • •Exodus 34:6-7 ESV6 The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, 7 keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation.” • • •Matthew 18:32-33 ESV32 Then his master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33 And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?' • • •3. Anger can lead us to believe dying is better than living. • • •Jonah 4:3-4 ESV3 Therefore now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” 4 And the Lord said, “Do you do well to be angry?” • • •Luke 15:25-32 ESV25 “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.' 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, 29 but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!' 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'” • • •Application:The same love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness we receive from God, we should willingly give to others!

Importance of Missions Guest speaker Jim Corner discusses world missions, and the value of lost souls and missions to the congregation and to God.  Beginning with the account of Jonah and Nineveh, Jim covers several key ideas, including how mission work: (1) mimics God and his son, (2) allows us to partner with others, and (3) requires liberal giving to accomplish the mission objective to save souls. The lesson concludes with the sober reminder that spiritual war is real, judgment day is coming, and asks are you ready for heaven? Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho ********************************** For more information about our full schedule of classes and the Linder Road church of Christ in Meridian, ID, please visit http://www.linderroad.com .

God is passionately pursuing the world with the transforming truth of the Gospel. In this study of Jonah 1:1–3, we look at God's commission to Jonah, his rebellion and attempt to flee, and two key reasons behind why Jonah refused to go to Nineveh.------------» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, Leslie, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: https://ellerslie.com/subscribe/» For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/daily» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/» Discover more Christ-centered teaching and resources from Nathan Johnson that will help you grow spiritually by checking out his website at: https://deeperchristian.com/

Book of Jonah, Pt. 4 – An Angry Prophet and a Gracious GodJonah 4:1-4 | King's Chapel Live StreamJonah's story reaches its most surprising moment in chapter 4. After an entire city turns from its sin, Jonah is not celebrating. He is angry. And not just frustrated, but deeply upset that God showed mercy to people he believed did not deserve it.In these verses, we see the tension between Jonah's heart and God's heart. Jonah is consumed by anger and self-interest, while God reveals Himself once again as gracious, patient, and full of compassion. The prophet cannot control or contain Him.Jonah 4 reminds us that God's grace often challenges us. It exposes the places where our desires do not match His and reveals how deeply we need His transforming work.If you have ever wrestled with God's timing, His mercy, or His purposes, this message will help you see His heart more clearly. He is the God who saves, the God who pursues, and the God who loves far beyond the limits we set.Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL - ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our NeighborJonah 4 sermon, angry prophet Jonah, God's grace in Jonah, King's Chapel Longwood FL, Jonah Bible study, God's compassion, wrestling with God's mercy, Old Testament prophets, Jonah and Nineveh, God's character in Jonah, gracious God sermon

Book of Jonah, Pt. 3 – Blessedness of Rock BottomJonah 3:1-10 | King's Chapel Live StreamJonah's story takes a powerful turn in chapter 3. After running and being rescued, Jonah finally obeys God's call and what happens next is nothing short of miraculous.Through a reluctant prophet and a simple message, God brings an entire city to repentance. From the king on the throne to the animals in the fields, Nineveh humbles itself before the Lord. And in His mercy, God relents.Jonah 3 reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. He is a God of second chances, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. When we turn from sin and turn to Him, we find forgiveness, restoration, and hope.If you've ever wondered whether God can still use you after failure or reach someone who seems too far gone, this message will remind you: He can, and He does.Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL - ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our NeighborJonah 3 sermon, repentance and mercy, God relents Jonah, King's Chapel Longwood FL, Jonah Bible study, second chances with God, grace and repentance, Jonah preaching to Nineveh, God's compassion and forgiveness, gospel in Jonah, restoration and grace

Dive into this week's episode of "Your Weekly Calling" with Brad as he breaks down the fierce vibes of Nahum. Discover how justice and mercy play out in epic stories like Nineveh and Corrie ten Boom's WWII saga. Get ready to rethink how you handle life's curveballs and learn to trust the process. Tune in, reflect, and let go of what you can't control.Follow Brad Here:https://www.instagram.com/bradlowe1979/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

Jake preaches from Jonah 3.

To the surprise and horror of Jonah, Nineveh repents and turns to God. And while this would might seem like good news (it was!), it made Jonah furious. Jonah's story raises an important and difficult question: how do we respond to a God to loves the people we despise? As we close out our time in Jonah, we're exploring how God's widening mercy challenges the walls we place between “us” and “them.”

Title: RepentanceSpeaker: Pastor Chad HaddadDate: 14th September 2025Location: Adelaide, Australia This episode explores the power of repentance and how a change of direction allows God to work in a person’s life. Beginning in Acts 2, the message traces how repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit form the foundation of salvation, opening the way for a transformed mind and a renewed walk with God. The talk highlights that repentance is not mere regret—it is a decisive shift in thinking that invites God’s intervention. Drawing from the story of Jonah, the episode shows how God responds to genuine repentance, whether from an entire city like Nineveh or an individual running the wrong way. The message then follows Paul’s dramatic turnaround, emphasising how a repentant heart becomes a powerful witness. The encouragement is simple: stay in a thankful, responsive mindset, allowing God to continually renew the mind and shape a life that walks in the light rather than drifting back to old ways. This episode anchors repentance as the starting point for purpose, clarity, and spiritual growth—an invitation available to all. 3 Key Takeaways Repentance is a decisive change of mind and direction that opens the way for God to act. Jonah and Paul show how God works with imperfect people who turn to Him and obey His call. A renewed mind—kept through prayer, thanksgiving, and focusing on God—guards against drifting back into old patterns. Scripture References Acts 2:36–41 Luke 11:29–32 Jonah 1–3 Acts 17:22–31 Acts 26:12–29 Romans 12:1–2, 9–21 1 John 2:15–17 Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting https://podcastrevival.com The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit https://therevivalfellowship.com © 2025 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JONAH WAS a vindictive man who cared more about a plant than he did for the 120,000 people of Nineveh. Reading the short Book of Jonah aloud makes it clear that the story is as much about Jonah's desire for the destruction of Nineveh as it is about God's mercy and desire that all people would repent and return to Him. Not only did Jonah try to run away from God, but when he finally did proclaim God's imminent judgment on the great city (reluctantly), he was so upset that God spared the city that Jonah asked God to kill him! This is one of those sections of the Bible that would surely have been rewritten to show Jonah in a better light if the text had been changed over the years—although we note that the time given the Ninevites to repent was changed from three days to forty between the time of the Septuagint translation (around 200 BC) and the Masoretic text on which our English Old Testament is based (about 900 AD). This week's question: What do we make of Jeremiah 30:6 and the description of men of Israel in such distress they're like women in childbirth? Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, has been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Our new book The Gates of Hell is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Derek's new book Destination: Earth, co-authored with Donna Howell and Allie Anderson, is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! If you are looking for a text of the Book of 1 Enoch to follow our monthly study, you can try these sources: Parallel translations by R. H. Charles (1917) and Richard Laurence (1821)Modern English translation by George W. E. Nickelsburg and James VanderKam (link to book at Amazon)Book of 1 Enoch - Standard English Version by Dr. Jay Winter (link opens free PDF)Book of 1 Enoch - R. H. Charles translation (link opens free PDF) The SkyWatchTV store has a special offer on Dr. Michael Heiser's two-volume set A Companion to the Book of Enoch. Get both books, the R. H. Charles translation of 1 Enoch, and a DVD interview with Mike and Steven Bancarz for a donation of $35 plus shipping and handling. Link: https://bit.ly/heiser-enoch Follow us! • X: @gilberthouse_tv | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert• Telegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunker• YouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelation | @thebiblesgreatestmysteries• Facebook.com/GilbertHouseFellowship Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at GilbertHouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to these studies plus our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker, and the podcast that started this journey in 2005, P.I.D. Radio. Best of all, it bypasses the gatekeepers of Big Tech! The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at www.gilberthouse.org/app/. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site! Gilbert House T-shirts and mugs! New to our store is a line of GHTV and Redwing Saga merch! Check it out at GilbertHouse.org/store! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store. Our favorite Bible study tools! Check the links in the left-hand column at www.GilbertHouse.org.

In this sermon from Jonah 4:1–6, Pastor Josh explores the unsettling truth that sometimes our hearts are offended by the very mercy that saves us. Jonah, though obedient outwardly, is inwardly outraged by God's compassion toward Nineveh.

JONAH WAS a vindictive man who cared more about a plant than he did for the 120,000 people of Nineveh. Reading the short Book of Jonah aloud makes it clear that the story is as much about Jonah's desire for the destruction of Nineveh as it is about God's mercy and desire that all people would repent and return to Him. Not only did Jonah try to run away from God, but when he finally did proclaim God's imminent judgment on the great city (reluctantly), he was so upset that God spared the city that Jonah asked God to kill him! This is one of those sections of the Bible that would surely have been rewritten to show Jonah in a better light if the text had been changed over the years—although we note that the time given the Ninevites to repent was changed from three days to forty between the time of the Septuagint translation (around 200 BC) and the Masoretic text on which our English Old Testament is based (about 900 AD). This week's question: What do we make of Jeremiah 30:6 and the description of men of Israel in such distress they're like women in childbirth?

Most people who know the rudiments of the story of Jonah don't really believe it happened, but they regard it as an allegory or a fable. The intermediate students know that Jonah fled rather than to obey God by going to Nineveh. In this series you are becoming part of the Advanced Placement class by learning the depths of the value of this unique book of the Bible. We left off with Jonah having been swallowed by the fish God appointed for the task (see 1:15-17). Chapter 2 is the prayer Jonah prayed from inside the fish. We'll look at the whole prayer – only 10 verses – then make some observations about it. 1 - Focus On God 2 - Be Honest About Your Trial 3 - Do What God Wants

Appreciation and Introduction Gratitude for songs, testimonies, and prayer requests. Expresses contentment and appreciation for being in God's house. Acknowledges the presence and importance of the Holy Spirit. Reference to Acts 2:1-4 about the day of Pentecost. All were in one accord in one place. Sound from heaven like a rushing, mighty wind. Cloven tongues like fire appeared. All were filled with the Holy Ghost and spoke in other tongues. Worship and the Holy Spirit People worship differently, and that's okay. Anticipation of uninhibited worship in heaven. Appreciation for times when the "wind blows" in church (the Holy Spirit is present). There are times for stillness for the seed to fall. Desire for the Holy Ghost in the church. If the Holy Ghost wasn't present, would seek it elsewhere. If one doesn't feel the Spirit, there may be something wrong in their heart. Not the fault of others or external factors. God is not a respecter of persons; He blesses all equally. If you want the Holy Ghost, He will give you all you want of Him. If one doesn't like the Holy Spirit, this church may not be a good fit. The Holy Ghost needs to lead in everything done in the church. The Pastor's Perspective The more people filled with the Holy Ghost, the better for the pastor. Contrast between preaching to an unresponsive crowd and a Spirit-filled congregation. Signs of a Spirit-filled congregation: raised hands, tears, smiles, recognition of God's presence. God is the answer, and the question is when. God administers through the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost dwells within, not just visits. The Holy Ghost stays until the job is done, taking believers to the end. Belief that one couldn't make it without the Holy Spirit's help. Old Testament Examples of the Holy Spirit (Wind) The Word of God is discerned by the Spirit. The Holy Spirit helps people get what they need from the Word. Exodus 14:21 - Deliverance at the Red Sea Moses stretched out his hand, and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind. The wind blew all night, dividing the waters. The Holy Ghost has been a deliverer. The Holy Ghost is a wind that will deliver the people of God all the time. The Holy Ghost is always working, whether one is conscious of it or not. The Holy Ghost frustrates the devil. Reference to Job, whose hedge was removed, but his life was protected. The Holy Spirit's deliverance is still moving today. Numbers 11:31 - Sustenance in the Wilderness The children of Israel murmured and were hungry. God sent a wind that brought quails from the sea. The quails fell around the camp, two cubits high (three feet deep). The Holy Ghost brings what is needed to make it another day. The wind of sustenance feeds the soul. The Holy Ghost moves to make sinners uncomfortable and saints rejoice. God used the Spirit to gather billions of quail. The wind brought sustenance when it was needed most. Reference to Ezekiel, where the Lord asked if dry bones could live. The bones came together, but they were still dead until the wind blew into them. 2 Samuel 5 - Assurance David sought God before going into battle. David asked if he should go up against the enemy and if God would deliver them. God loves zeal but also gives assurance. God told David to wait for a sign: the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees. The wind will start blowing, and you'll know it's time to go. The wind gives assurance. The unction is needed to preach. Without the unction, it's just teaching. The Holy Ghost won't bear witness to anything untrue or false. The Holy Ghost will bear witness if your heart is for God. Jonah 1:4 - Repentance Jonah ran from God because he didn't want to preach to the people of Nineveh. You can't run from God; the Holy Ghost is everywhere. The Lord sent a great wind into the sea, causing a mighty tempest. The wind of God can break, stop, or wake one up. The wind of God blows to bring repentance. God can use the Holy Ghost to bring you to a place of repentance. New Testament Promise and Provision of the Holy Spirit (Wind) John 16:7 - Promise of the Comforter It is expedient that Jesus go away so the Comforter (Holy Ghost) can come. The Comforter is the Holy Ghost. Jesus had bound Himself to an earthly body and couldn't be everywhere. The Holy Ghost isn't bound to anything. Jesus promised to send the wind of God (the Holy Spirit). Acts 1:4-5 - Promise of Baptism with the Holy Ghost Jesus commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem but to wait for the promise of the Father. John baptized with water, but they would be baptized with the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost will lead and guide in all truth and righteousness. Acts 2:1 - Provision of the Holy Spirit On the day of Pentecost, they were all with one accord in one place. Suddenly, there came a sound from heaven as a rushing mighty wind. It filled all the house where they were sitting. The Spirit of God still does that today. When people are walking with God, the wind will blow in their lives. All that Jesus was trying to tell them became clear when the wind started blowing. John 3:7 - Born of the Spirit Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh and whither it goeth. So is everyone that is born of the Spirit. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; Jesus was talking about being born again in the spirit. The Holy Ghost had to blow over and be partaking in your salvation. God is saving your spirit, not your flesh. The Holy Spirit has blown in the lives of His children from the time He left them until now. The wind is still moving as long as the people of God are on planet Earth. Discernment of Spirits There are strange winds blowing today that are not of God. These winds are false and imitate the Spirit of God. They are a form of godliness but deny the power thereof. Try the spirits to see of what sort they are. Not every spirit that blows in your life is of God. People are getting caught up in smoke, mirrors, darkness, and strobe lights. These things appeal to the flesh and stimulate the emotions but are not of God. If it ain't of God, you ain't getting born again. Be sure every spirit you face is Him. Gratitude for the rushing mighty wind that blew into the hearts of those men and forever changed them. The wind leads or stops them, making them go to the left or right because He knows. Invitation and Closing Invitation for those who need the Lord to come forward. If you haven't felt the wind of God in a while, get right with Him. Repent of your sin, turn from it, yield yourself to God, and trust Him. He will forgive you of your sin and purge you of all unrighteousness. He will forgive you if you confess it. The wind of the Holy Spirit will start blowing in your life again.

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you'd like us to reply)In which John and David trace the divine symmetry between the great fish and the great city of Nineveh. Together they uncover how Jonah's story reveals a God both cosmic and near — one who commands creation yet longs for relationship. They reflect on the city “great to God,” the paradox of divine judgement and mercy, and how the incarnation embodies the mystery of a Creator who chooses to become a guest at our table.Episode 220 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jonah Beyond the Whale 17If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love it if you left a review or comment where you're listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show John and David want to ensure that Two Texts always remains free content for everyone. We don't want to create a paywall or have premium content that would exclude others. However, Two Texts costs us around £60 per month (US$75; CAD$100) to make. If you'd like to support the show with even just a small monthly donation it would help ensure we can continue to produce the content that you love. Thank you so much.Support the show

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you'd like us to reply)In which John and David explore Jonah's second calling and the grace woven into the story's repetition. They reflect on Buechner's and Tolkien's ideas of myth, Hebrew wordplay that shifts God's tone from 'against' to 'toward', and the layered symbolism of Nineveh's name—revealing a God who commands even the 'gods' of the world.Episode 219 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jonah Beyond the Whale 16If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love it if you left a review or comment where you're listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show John and David want to ensure that Two Texts always remains free content for everyone. We don't want to create a paywall or have premium content that would exclude others. However, Two Texts costs us around £60 per month (US$75; CAD$100) to make. If you'd like to support the show with even just a small monthly donation it would help ensure we can continue to produce the content that you love. Thank you so much.Support the show

# Understanding Jonah: A Lesson in Grace and Obedience In our ongoing series, **Books of the Book**, we turn our attention to the story of Jonah, a narrative often misunderstood and sometimes dismissed due to its miraculous elements. This week, we delve into the Book of Jonah to uncover its deeper messages about grace, obedience, and the miraculous nature of faith. ## The Miracle of Jonah The story of Jonah is not just about a man being swallowed by a large fish; it is a profound narrative about God's grace and the lengths He will go to reach people. **Jonah 1:1-3** introduces us to Jonah, a prophet who receives a divine command to preach to Nineveh, a city notorious for its wickedness. Instead of obeying, Jonah flees, highlighting his reluctance to extend God's grace to his enemies. ## The Struggle with Miracles The miraculous element of Jonah being swallowed by a fish often overshadows the story's true message. The narrative challenges us to examine our belief in miracles. If we believe in the resurrection of Jesus, as central to our faith, then the miraculous nature of Jonah's story becomes plausible. The real question is whether we believe in a God who can do the impossible, including transforming hearts and extending grace where it seems undeserved. ## Jonah's Reluctance and God's Grace Jonah's journey is marked by his struggle with God's command. His reluctance stems from his hatred for the Ninevites, who were known for their brutality. Despite his disobedience, God's grace is evident as He orchestrates events to bring Jonah back to His purpose. The storm and the fish are not just miraculous interventions but also symbols of God's relentless pursuit of His prophet. ## The Power of Repentance Upon Jonah's eventual obedience, **Jonah 3:1-5** describes how the Ninevites, from the king to the common people, respond to Jonah's message with genuine repentance. This transformation is a testament to the power of God's word and His willingness to forgive. The story reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. ## Lessons from Jonah's Anger In **Jonah 4:1-3**, we see Jonah's anger at God's mercy towards Nineveh. This reaction reveals a common human struggle: the desire for justice over mercy. Jonah's story challenges us to reflect on our own attitudes towards those we consider undeserving of grace. It calls us to embrace God's perspective, which values every soul and offers second chances freely. ## Embracing Our Call The story of Jonah is a call to action for believers. Like Jonah, we are tasked with sharing the truth of God's love and grace. We must overcome our reluctance and doubts, trusting in God's power to change hearts. Our role is to shine our light and proclaim the message of salvation, leaving the transformation to God. In conclusion, Jonah's story is a powerful reminder of God's boundless grace and our responsibility as His messengers. It encourages us to trust in the miraculous, embrace our calling, and extend grace to all, just as it has been extended to us.

Jonah wasn't afraid to obey God. He refused to obey. He had become bitter and resentful against his hated enemies, the Assyrians whose capital was Nineveh. There was no way Jonah was going to give the Ninevites a chance to repent and receive mercy. Ever felt that way? Bitterness does not satisfy or protect like it promises, though, and it has disastrous consequences for us and the people around us. Check out this message to see what we mean.Hearing God's invitation to act is one thing. Receiving it and obeying is a whole 'nother kettle of fish. Jonah heard the voice of God, but it wasn't something he wanted to hear, so he tried to run away from it. Have you ever done that? Some stories in the Bible have more to teach us about what not to do than what to do. The book of Jonah is one such story.Join us for service every Sunday at 9:15am or 11:00am (EST). Here are ways to connect with us!Text TODAY to 937-358-6565 to let us know you decided to say 'Yes!' to Jesus leading your life. Text BAPTISM to 937-358-6565 to find out more about getting baptized as an expression of your new faith.Text SERVE to 937-358-6565 to find a serve community to join that matches your skills and passions.Text PRAYER to 937-358-6565 to let us know how we can be praying for you!And if you would like to support The Valley Church financially, you can GIVE online via our website: www.thevalley.church/give.

Jonah 3:6-10 ESV6 The word reached the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, removed his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. 7 And he issued a proclamation and published through Nineveh, “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste anything. Let them not feed or drink water, 8 but let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and let them call out mightily to God. Let everyone turn from his evil way and from the violence that is in his hands. 9 Who knows? God may turn and relent and turn from his fierce anger, so that we may not perish.” 10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the disaster that he had said he would do to them, and he did not do it. • • •1. Repentance begins by recognizing our sin. • • •Jonah 3:6-7 ESV6 The word reached the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, removed his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. 7 And he issued a proclamation and published through Nineveh, “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste anything. Let them not feed or drink water, • • •Psalm 51:1-2 ESV1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! • • •Luke 5:32 ESV32 I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.” • • •2. Repentance requires we actively turn from our sin to God. • • •Jonah 3:8-9 ESV8 but let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and let them call out mightily to God. Let everyone turn from his evil way and from the violence that is in his hands. 9 Who knows? God may turn and relent and turn from his fierce anger, so that we may not perish.” • • •Acts 26:20 ESV20 but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all the region of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds in keeping with their repentance. • • •3. Repentance leads us to the mercy of God. • • •Jonah 3:10 ESV10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the disaster that he had said he would do to them, and he did not do it. • • •Jeremiah 18:7-8 ESV7 If at any time I declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I will pluck up and break down and destroy it, 8 and if that nation, concerning which I have spoken, turns from its evil, I will relent of the disaster that I intended to do to it. • • •Luke 15:17-24 ESV17 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”' 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' 22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to celebrate. • • •Application:God's merciful actions demonstrate the great value that He places on all people.

Sunday Sermon by Kevin JensenThrough Nahum, God speaks a word of judgment to come against the city of Nineveh—a dark word, yet good news! Not normal good news, though, but strange good news.Text: Book of Nahum

In Week 6 of our Timeline series, HopeCo friend Jeremy Pettitt challenges us with the profound and uncomfortable truth of God's Mercy and Love for Enemies: Overcoming Human Judgment. Drawing from the story of Jonah, the prophet who famously ran in the opposite direction, Jeremy explores what happens when our own desire for judgment clashes with God's compassionate nature. This powerful message is a deep dive into biblical context, revealing parallels between Jonah's descent and the journey of Christ. If you've ever struggled with grace for "those people," this message is your essential spiritual guidance for Christian living and overcoming judgment.Key Takeaways from This Message:- Discover Why Jonah Ran: Understand the historical and personal reasons behind Prophet Jonah's rebellion and what his flight to Tarsish truly represented, driven by his desire for the destruction of Nineveh.- Unpack the Jesus Connection: Learn how Jesus himself used Jonah's three days in the fish as a sign, revealing profound connections between Jonah's anti-savior story and Christ's sacrifice.- Shift Your Perspective on Justice: Challenge the belief that your personal judgment is better than God's mercy, and find freedom from the pride that says, "My judgment is better than your mercy."- Practical Steps to Loving Your Enemies: Get practical, life-changing guidance on how to follow Jesus's command, starting with the simple, powerful act of praying for those who hurt you.

In Jonah 3, we witness the scandalous mercy of God on full display—toward a rebellious prophet and a wicked city.Jonah, the runaway prophet, is recommissioned by God and sent again to Nineveh with a simple message: “Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.” What follows is one of the most remarkable turnarounds in all of Scripture—a city infamous for cruelty repents, and God relents.Big Idea: God's mercy restores the disobedient and rescues the undeserving through the power of His Word.

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Saying Yes to Water and the Gospel: Dr. Pete Savard's JourneyDr. Pete Savard, a 1990 graduate of Cedarville University, never imagined his life would be defined by clean water and the Gospel. A nurse educator and medical innovator, Pete once designed mobile hospitals for the U.S. government. But when that chapter closed, God began to stir something deeper in his heart. What started as a broad vision to improve healthcare around the world soon narrowed into a single, life-sustaining mission: providing clean water to those in desperate need.Years ago, Pete faced a personal “Nineveh moment.” India — a hot, rice-laden, unfamiliar place — was not where he wanted to go. But God had opened the door. Pete said yes. He took that first trip with his daughter and an engineer, not knowing it would change everything. What he saw there was heartbreaking: children sick from sewage-filled water, mothers unable to work, fathers out of jobs due to typhoid.Every hour in India, 171 children under five die from dirty water — over 4,100 every day. Pete couldn't unsee that. He had to act.That first water purification project in India took three years to fund. Pete, by his own admission, is a “terrible fundraiser.” But God provided through unexpected gifts — even a check from a widow who had just lost her husband. The water plant opened, and lives began to change. Illnesses disappeared. Children returned to school. Parents returned to work.From that humble beginning, Global Water Consortium (GWC) has grown to serve over 4 million people through projects in India, Nepal, Honduras, and soon, Kenya. Each GWC site produces and sells clean water sustainably — millions of liters annually — while opening doors for Gospel conversations.In Kenya, Pete spoke to high schoolers about health, respect, and the love of Jesus. After two days, 416 students accepted Christ — and asked that a pastor visit their homes to share the Gospel with their families.Pete doesn't see himself as a preacher. “I know health,” he says. “God uses that.” His ministry's model is rooted in Romans 12 — using the gifts God has given to serve others. And the results? Physical health, spiritual hope, and communities transformed.Pete recently shared his story on the Cedarville Stories podcast. He said yes to God even when it was hard. And through his obedience, entire villages now drink safe water — and Living Water.https://share.transistor.fm/s/758c6c2dhttps://youtu.be/qCZCzf6-O5k

Book of Jonah, Pt. 1 – Running From God's PresenceJonah 1:1–17 | King's Chapel Live StreamJonah's story begins not with obedience, but with a prophet on the run. God called Jonah to go to Nineveh, but Jonah ran the other way—to Tarshish, away from the presence of the Lord.In this opening chapter, we see that running from God is always futile and dangerous, but turning to Him is life-giving and full of grace. Even in Jonah's disobedience, God is sovereign, merciful, and just—using storms, sailors, and even a great fish to draw His servant back.Jonah 1 reminds us that there is a Jonah in all of us. We resist, we wander, and yet God pursues us with relentless mercy. His grace meets us even when we run, inviting us back to life and faith in Him.If you've ever found yourself running from God or struggling to trust His call, this message will remind you that His love is greater than your distance.Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL- ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our NeighborJonah sermon, running from God sermon, King's Chapel Longwood FL, Jonah 1 Bible study, God's mercy in Jonah, reluctant prophet Jonah, Jonah and the great fish, book of Jonah explained, God's sovereignty and mercy, gospel and obedience, turning back to God

Anna and Matt talk fishing with their friend Rick the Fisherman and dive into the story of Jonah and the big fish. Through Jonah's disobedience, the storm, and the giant fish rescue, kids learn that God is Merciful — He does not give His children the punishment they deserve. God showed mercy to Jonah…and to the whole city of Nineveh. What You'll Learn:

How could God possibly care about all these people? The thought hit me as I stepped off a busy train platform in a crowded city, thousands of miles from home. I was a teenager traveling abroad for the first time, and I was overwhelmed by the size of the world around me. I felt small by comparison and wondered how God could love so many people. I had yet to understand the broad reach of God’s perfect love. In Scripture, the prophet Jonah couldn’t fathom this either. When Jonah finally obeyed God’s call to preach repentance to the city of Nineveh, the capital of the brutal Assyrian Empire that had oppressed his native Israel, Jonah didn’t want God to forgive them. But the city did repent, and when God didn’t destroy them, Jonah was angry. God provided shelter for Jonah through a fast-growing plant but then took his shade away, which angered him all the more. Jonah complained, but God responded, “You have been concerned about this plant . . . . And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people?” (Jonah 4:10-11). God is so great that He’s able to care deeply for those who are far from Him. His love goes to the lengths of the cross and empty tomb of Jesus to meet our ultimate need. His greatness manifests itself in goodness, and He longs to draw us near.