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Along with the US, the Saudis have carried out missile strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, in a potential escalation of the Middle East conflict. One of the Iran-aligned groups, the Popular Mobilisation Forces, said at least 20 of its members were killed in the overnight attacks.Also in the programme: the number of settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank was the highest on record last month, according to the UN; and the health-conscious ravers swapping nightclubs for saunas.(Photo: Damage at a site belonging to Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) following joint airstrikes by the US and Saudi Arabia, in Bartella, Nineveh province, Iraq, July 29, 2026. Credit: Reuters/Khalid Al-Mousily)

The ancient story of Ahiqar follows a legendary wise man and royal adviser at the court of the Assyrian king Sennacherib. After adopting his nephew Nadan and teaching him a long collection of proverbs, Ahiqar is betrayed, falsely accused of treason, condemned to death, and forced to hide beneath his own house. His eventual return leads to a strange contest of riddles with the Pharaoh of Egypt and a final confrontation with the student who rejected his wisdom.Preserved in an ancient Aramaic papyrus from Elephantine and in later Syriac, Arabic, Armenian, Greek, Slavonic, and Ethiopic versions, the Tale of Ahiqar may be the oldest Mesopotamian story to survive beyond the disappearance of cuneiform culture. This episode explores the story's Assyrian background, its relationship to ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature, its memorable proverbs and insults, and the way traditional stories were used to form memory, judgment, and moral character.Topics include Ahiqar, Nadan, Sennacherib, ancient Assyria, Nineveh, Elephantine, Aramaic literature, Syriac literature, Mesopotamian wisdom, ancient proverbs, the Tale of Ahiqar, the Thousand and One Nights, ancient Egypt, Pharaoh, Assyrian court culture, and ancient Near Eastern storytelling.Music from the show: oldeststories.net/music (or search "Oldest Stories Music")Support the show:Books: https://a.co/d/7Wn4jhSDonate: oldeststories.netPatreon / YouTube members get bonus episodes: patreon.com/JamesBleckleyNo-AI readings of ancient texts: youtube.com/@osnightreading

This is an excerpt from a lecture by historian and writer Homer Abramian, exploring the discovery of the ancient city of Nineveh by Sir Austin Henry Layard and how it revealed the history and legacy of the Assyrian Empire to the world.

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Is God being too kind? A prophet gets exactly the outcome he prayed for — and it makes him furious. Not because God failed him, but because God showed mercy to people Jonah never wanted forgiven.In the final chapter of Jonah, the story takes an unexpected turn: after Nineveh repents and God relents from judgment, Jonah — the very man who just watched an entire city turn to the Lord — sits down outside the walls and sulks. His real problem was never that God is unjust. It's that God is gracious to people just like the ones we live next to in Doral, Miami, Miami Gardens, Hialeah, and across South Florida — people we might not have chosen to forgive ourselves.In this final message of the "Relentless Love" series, Pastor Caleb Schmiege opens Jonah 4:1-11 to ask the question the whole book has been building toward: are we truly happy that God is gracious and merciful to everyone, or do we want Him to only favor people like us?If God's compassion has ever felt unfair to you — because of who it included — this message is for you. His love was never meant to have a border, a list, or an exception clause. It reaches everyone. It reaches you.

Thanks for joining us this Sunday! We hope you are blessed by the service today.When we think about the story of Jonah, it is easy to view the great fish as Jonah's punishment. Jonah disobeyed God, ran in the opposite direction, and was thrown into the sea. Then, “the LORD provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights” (Jonah 1:17). But the fish was not simply a punishment for Jonah's rebellion. It was something God arranged, prepared, ordained, and orchestrated for a purpose.God was willing to discipline Jonah because He wanted to teach him, bring him to maturity, and redirect his life. The great fish was uncomfortable, frightening, and probably the last place Jonah ever imagined himself being, but it was also evidence of God's mercy. God had not abandoned Jonah, even after Jonah deliberately disobeyed Him.The first reason God prepared the great fish was to rescue Jonah from drowning. Jonah had been thrown into the depths of the sea, surrounded by waves and tangled in seaweed. He described himself as being as far down as a person could go, with the gates of death closing behind him. Yet in the middle of his distress, Jonah cried out to God.Jonah prayed, “I was as far down as a body can go, and the gates were slamming shut behind me forever, yet You pulled me up from that grave alive, O GOD, my God!” Jonah may have thought his life was over when he was thrown into the sea. He may have even believed dying would be better than obeying God and going to Nineveh. But when death became a reality, Jonah called out for help, and God heard him.Why would God rescue someone who had been so deliberately disobedient? Because Jonah had been called by God, and he had not yet completed his assignment. God still had unfinished business with Jonah. His calling was not only to preach to the people of Nineveh. Jonah was also being called to know his God, trust Him, and submit to His will.We should ask ourselves the same question: What unfinished business do we have with God? There may be something He has asked us to do that we have avoided, delayed, or refused. We may think we have successfully escaped the assignment, but God is often still working behind the scenes to bring us back to the place where we are willing to listen.The second reason God prepared the great fish was to return Jonah to Nineveh. God did not change Jonah's mission simply because Jonah ran from it. Jonah's disobedience created a detour, but it did not cancel God's purpose for his life.God knew what was best for Jonah, and He also knew what was best for the people of Nineveh. It was best for everyone involved that Jonah lean into the hard thing, obey God, and go where he had been sent. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God knows the plans He has for us, plans to give us hope and a future. His plans may lead us into uncomfortable places, but He sees what we cannot see and knows what our obedience can accomplish.When God has a purpose for our lives, He will continue working to accomplish it. That does not mean we have no choice or responsibility. It means God loves us enough to pursue us, correct us, and redirect us when we begin moving away from His will. Jonah ran, but God continued calling him back.The third reason God prepared the great fish was to reach Jonah's heart. God designs classrooms for His students that are attention-getting. Jonah's classroom was dark, slimy, filled with digestive acids and decomposed sea life, and constantly in motion. It was an almost unbearable situation, but it was the place where God finally had Jonah's undivided attention.Our classrooms may look different, but the lesson can be the same. Sometimes we find ourselves in a situation where we feel as if something has to change. We have tried to fix everything in our own strength, followed our own plans, and exhausted every option we can think of. When we finally reach the end of ourselves, we become ready to listen and learn.God was doing major surgery on Jonah's heart. When we are on the operating table of God, our response must be prayer. Jonah had passed up numerous opportunities to pray. He did not pray when God first gave him the assignment. He did not pray before boarding the ship to Tarshish. He did not pray while the storm threatened everyone around him. It was not until Jonah ended up in the belly of the fish that he finally called out to God.We often do the same thing. We try everything in our own strength until we realize that we cannot do it, and then we pray. We wait until we hit the wall or reach rock bottom before turning to the One who has been there the entire time. The important part of Jonah's story is that Jonah did pray. In his distress, he called out to God, and God answered him.The fish was not proof that God had rejected Jonah. It was proof that God was not finished with him. What looked like the end was actually God's rescue plan. What felt like punishment was also protection, redirection, and an opportunity for Jonah's heart to change.Whenever we run from God's call or His commands, we can be certain that He will work to redirect us back into His will. Jesus said in John 6:38, “For I have come down from heaven to do the will of God who sent Me, not to do My own will.” As followers of Christ, that should also be the desire of our hearts. Instead of waiting until we reach rock bottom, we can choose today to pray, listen, and submit to God's will.The question is not simply whether Jonah escaped the sea. The deeper question is whether God reached Jonah's heart. Perhaps the uncomfortable place you are facing is not evidence that God has left you. It may be the very classroom He is using to rescue you, redirect you, and teach you to trust Him.

Send us Fan MailJonah was a successful prophet but he wasn't happy about it. The people of Nineveh responded to his message, God changed His mind about destroying them and Jonah was saddened. Imagine being sad at your won success. And why did Jonah feel this way? Because he hated what God loves.Let's listen and not make the same mistake.

Send us Fan MailJesus didn't die for things, He died for people. Yet, Jonah was more concerned about a "thing" than he was for the people of Nineveh. This is a mistake that is all too common today. People put things above people.Jonah was a real character with some serious flaws. Let's not be like Him and learn  from his mistakes so we can have a proper value system of people over things.

Some seem to believe the realm of evangelism is for “men of the cloth” . . . for pastors, ministers, evangelists. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says it’s a privilege and responsibility shared by all believers. In recent days, he’s been pointing out the tremendous lessons we can learn from Jonah’s success in Nineveh. It was the most successful evangelistic gathering in history. And there are six practical lessons we can learn from that account. Let’s take some notes. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some seem to believe the realm of evangelism is for “men of the cloth” . . . for pastors, ministers, evangelists. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says it’s a privilege and responsibility shared by all believers. In recent days, he’s been pointing out the tremendous lessons we can learn from Jonah’s success in Nineveh. It was the most successful evangelistic gathering in history. And there are six practical lessons we can learn from that account. Let’s take some notes. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God's mercy is easy to celebrate when it's extended to us—but what happens when He shows that same mercy to the people we believe least deserve it? In Jonah 4:1–4, Pastor Bob Erbig explores the surprising conclusion to Jonah's mission in Nineveh, where revival sparks resentment instead of rejoicing. As Jonah wrestles with God's grace toward his enemies, we're confronted with a searching question: Is it possible to know God accurately and still be at war with Him? This message challenges us to examine our own hearts, surrender our resentments at the foot of the cross, and embrace God's mission to bring the hope of the gospel to every nation and every neighbor.

Is anyone ever too far gone for God? A runaway prophet. A violent, pagan city. By every human measure, both were lost causes. God disagreed.In Jonah 3, the word of the Lord comes to Jonah "a second time." God is a specialist in second chances — not just for Jonah, but for everyone. He recommissions His reluctant, flawed messenger and sends him into Nineveh, a city that seemed beyond saving. And when God's Word goes out, it does not return empty: the entire city — from the king down — turns to the Lord.In this third message from the "Relentless Love" series, Pastor Ben Kuerth opens Jonah 3:1-10 to show us a God who seeks the lost — a God whose mercy has no borders, who uses imperfect people to carry His perfect Word, and whose message of hope reaches into the most unlikely places.If God can restore a runaway prophet and rescue Nineveh, He can reach the person you've been praying for. He can reach you.

In this Bible Story, we meet the prophet Jonah, who refuses to obey God's calling because of his prejudice against Nineveh. However, God uses Jonah's life as a lesson. A lesson in caring about the lost. A lesson about humility and responding to the voice of God. A lesson on what truly matters. This story is inspired by Jonah 3-4. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Jonah 4:11 from the King James Version.Episode 144: Returning to the Kings of Judah we find the story of Amaziah, the son of Joash. His father was assassinated by his servants yet Amaziah did not hold their children responsible for his father's death, only them. One day in preparation for a battle with Sier, Amaziah hired one hundred thousand soldiers from Israel to fight with him. But a man of God came to Amaziah telling him to send the men home. However, those men of Israel were wicked and burned the cities of Judah in repayment for being sent home. Amaziah forsook God because of this and would hear no more words from God.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Original Post Date: July 24, 2023 === Gospel Matthew 12:38-42 Some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Jesus, "Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you." He said to them in reply, "An evil and unfaithful generation seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah the prophet. Just as Jonah was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights. At the judgment, the men of Nineveh will arise with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and there is something greater than Jonah here. At the judgment the queen of the south will arise with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and there is something greater than Solomon here.” Reflection Jesus' response to the Pharisees who ask for a sign is an indication of the disposition of the Pharisees. They didn't want to see what God really wanted to show them through Jesus, because it was too frightening to them. Because what Jesus is revealing is the power that he has is the transformation that he can affect within human beings. The transformation, say, of Jonah and that work of Jesus is the greatest of the miracles. Closing Prayer Father, there's a way in which we can expect a miracle in our life, where all of a sudden the thing that we can't do, is given to us the power to accomplish things. It's not that simple. We're not here to be powerful human beings, but to be ministers to one another and to be transformed into service, and not positions of authority. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends of the Rosary,Today's in first reading (Matthew 12:38-42), in the feast of St. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr, we see the opponents of the Lord asking for a sign of Heaven. Jesus tells them that no sign will be given except the sign of Jonah, that is, the resurrection.Christ the Lord points that repentance is the sign they are missing. The people of Nineveh heard a warning and changed.The Queen of the South traveled far to seek wisdom. But standing before the scribes and Pharisees is Someone greater than Jonah and greater than Solomon, and still they resist.God wants a heart that becomes repentant, merciful, and humble. He is not asking for religious performance without conversion.The sign is already here: Christ died and rose. Now the question is whether we will repent, listen, and walk humbly.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google PlayAve Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google PlayAve Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠June 20, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Send us Fan MailRELENTLESSPart 1 | Running From MercySenior Pastor Keith Stewart July 19, 2026If you look around our culture today, everything seems to be divided into "us" and "them." Every day we're told who to fear, who to blame, who to despise, and who deserves our outrage. The anger comes from the right and from the left, and before long it begins to shape our own hearts. What's surprising is that God's remedy for this isn't found in a New Testament command or a self-help book. It's found in one of the shortest books of the Old Testament—the book of Jonah. Because Jonah isn't really written for irreligious people. It's written for people like us. People who know God, worship God, and yet can still find themselves resisting the very things God loves. Jonah has a great deal to teach us about who God is, how God works, and how He wants to transform our hearts.Discussion Questions 1. Before hearing this message, what did you think the book of Jonah was primarily about? Did anything in this week's teaching challenge or expand your understanding of the story? 2. Pastor Keith said, "The book of Jonah is a mirror." In what ways do you see yourself in Jonah's attitudes or actions? 3. Why do you think Jonah resisted God's call to Nineveh? Was it fear, prejudice, nationalism, hatred, or something else? What does his motivation reveal about the human heart?4. Read Jonah 1:1–3. Jonah ran in the opposite direction of God's command. What are some ways people today can run from God without ever leaving home? 5. The sermon emphasized that all people matter to God. Why is that truth sometimes easy to affirm in theory but difficult to practice with certain people? 6. Pastor Keith asked several searching questions:  Who scares you?  Who offends you?  Who can you not stand?  Who would you rather see judged than forgiven?Without naming individuals if it would be inappropriate, why do you think those questions are so difficult to answer honestly?7. Throughout Jonah 1, the pagan sailors often behaved more compassionately than God's prophet. What do you think God is trying to teach us through that surprising reversal?8. The message suggested that Jonah's deepest problem wasn't simply disobedience but misdirected love—he loved his nation more than God's heart for the nations. What are some good things that can become disordered loves in our own lives?9. Read John 3:16–17 together. How does verse 17 deepen or reshape your understanding of verse 16? 10. Pastor Keith closed by praying, "God, make me into a grace giver, not just a grace receiver." What would that look like in one specific relationship or situation this week?Closing PrayerAsk God to reveal any "Jonah heart" within us—a place where resentment, prejudice, fear, or self-righteousness has replaced compassion. Pray that God would help us see people the way He sees them and become willing participants in His relentless pursuit of those He loves.

Jonah is written to tell the story of God's radical and relentless love and mercy for all people; both the irreligious (Nineveh) and the religious (Jonah). The interesting twist in Jonah is that it's Jonah, the “God worshipper”, whose heart is harder towards God than Nineveh. 

This week Dylan Goldsmith brings the word as we continue our walk through the Minor Prophets with Nahum and its surprising sequel-like connection to Jonah. We trace Assyria's brutal history, Nineveh's brief repentance, and its eventual downfall, highlighting what this reveals about God's character—patient and compassionate, yet perfectly just. You'll be challenged to consider the cost of taking God's grace for granted, the reality of coming judgment, and the hope God offers as a refuge for those who trust in Him.Support the showWe are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to GiveJoin us on Sundays at 9:30 in person and online!FBC Nokomis Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomisFBC Nokomis Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstbaptistnokomisFBC Nokomis Sermon Podcast: https://fbcnokomissermons.buzzsprout.com/share

In this Bible Story, Jonah is appointed to preach to the great and wicked city of Nineveh. However, Jonah's hatred is deep so Jonah runs from the will of God and boards a ship towards Tarshish. God sends a storm to catch up to Jonah, and Jonah is taken by the sea. In the deep, he's then swallowed up by a large fish, and remains in its belly for three days. This story is inspired by Jonah 1-2. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Jonah 1:2 from the King James Version.Episode 143: Jonah, now on dry land, is once again confronted by the voice of God telling him to go to Nineveh. Though it was not his desire, he obeyed. When he finally arrived he gave a sermon and left to watch the city burn. However, to his amazement, the entire city of Nineveh, even their king repented. Furious at this change of events, Jonah, sulked outside the city cursing God for his goodness and mercy. In reply, God gives both him and us a lesson of what it means to have mercy and love what God loves.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fear has a way of convincing us that running from God's will is the safer option. Jonah believed that if he could simply get far enough away from Nineveh, he could avoid what God had called him to do. But every step away from God's will only led him deeper into trouble.Over the past few weeks we've seen Jonah disobey God's direction, deliberately choose his own path, and become deceived into thinking he could outrun the Lord. This week we discover the devastating truth about disobedience: it never affects only us.One of the greatest lies we tell ourselves is that our choices are private. We convince ourselves that if no one sees us, no one gets hurt. Scripture tells a completely different story.As Pastor reminded us, "Your storm affects all of us."We don't live in a bubble. Every decision we make impacts the people on our boat and everyone sailing in our ocean. Jonah's decision to flee from God nearly cost innocent sailors their lives. His rebellion created a storm that everyone around him had to endure.Our obedience to God matters because other people's lives are connected to ours.Romans 5:12 reminds us that Adam's sin brought death into the world, and its effects spread to everyone. Sin has always had consequences beyond the person committing it. Likewise, Paul warns in 1 Corinthians 8 that our freedom should never become a stumbling block that leads someone else away from Christ. We are called to build others up, not confuse them by claiming to follow Jesus while comfortably living in sin.Jonah became the very picture of hypocrisy.When questioned by the terrified sailors, Jonah boldly declared, "I am a Hebrew and I worship (fear) the Lord, the God of heaven." His theology was accurate, but his life contradicted his confession. He claimed to fear God while actively running from Him.As Pastor said, "A lot of us can give a church answer, but what really counts is, are we living it?"Knowing the truth without obeying it is still disobedience. James 4:17 makes that clear: "Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not to do it."The sailors, who had no relationship with the true God, displayed more spiritual sensitivity than Jonah. They prayed. They worked. They rowed with everything they had. They desperately searched for a way to save everyone on board.Meanwhile, the only believer on the ship was asleep.Jonah had become so consumed with his own rebellion that he lost compassion for the people around him. His heart had grown hard. Instead of caring about those whose lives were hanging in the balance, he remained indifferent.An unguarded heart can do that.The book of Jonah becomes a contest between Jonah's stubbornness and God's relentless love. Jonah never gets one step ahead of the Lord. Every attempt to escape God's will is met by God's pursuit, not because He wants to destroy Jonah, but because He is committed to restoring him.Pastor reminded us that while not every hardship is God's discipline, Jonah's storm was. God caused it, sustained it, and orchestrated it with one purpose: to bring Jonah back.God's motivation was never revenge. It was love.Jonah initiated the storm through his disobedience, but God prepared every step of Jonah's path toward repentance.The deception of sin is believing we can continue living in disobedience while keeping our private world together. Eventually, the storm spills over onto everyone around us.When the sailors finally threw Jonah into the sea, the storm stopped immediately. The sea became calm, and those pagan sailors responded by fearing the Lord, offering sacrifices, and making vows to Him.Ironically, the unbelievers responded to God more readily than His own prophet.The message closes with three powerful lessons from Jonah's life.First, God is committed to restoring His children. He doesn't abandon us when we wander. He lovingly pursues us until we return.Second, we must guard our hearts from losing compassion for the people in our boat. The sailors were moving toward God while Jonah was moving away. They desired God's will while Jonah ignored it. We must never become so focused on ourselves that we stop caring about the people God has placed around us.Finally, we must stay alert to the consequences of sin. Our choices matter. Our obedience matters. The people watching our lives matter.As James 4:17 reminds us, "Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not to do it."May we be people who don't simply know the truth or give the right church answers. May we be people who live what we believe, walk in obedience, and point others toward Christ through both our words and our lives.

In this Bible Story, we say goodbye to the Prophet Elisha and the end of the era of kings. The nations of Judah and Israel continue to wrestle with God. Soon, a great threat would arise to take Israel captive. This was a threat they were not prepared for.This story is inspired by 2 Kings 13. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Kings 13:19 from the King James Version.Episode 142: Jonah, a questionable prophet of God, heard the word of God telling him to go to Nineveh and confront the people about their sins. Jonah, giving in to his pride and disgust for the people of Nineveh, said no and immediately boarded a ship headed for Tarshish. While the ship was sailing a deadly storm came upon them and Jonah found out that he could not run from God, and was swallowed by a fish.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Pastor Greg Laurie as he shares powerful insights on reaching the unreachable. No one is beyond the reach of God, as illustrated by the revival in Nineveh. Discover how to revive your own faith and the importance of personal evangelism in today’s message, ’The Refreshing Power of Revival.’Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you in a place where you don't think there's any hope for you? The city of Nineveh would disagree. Join Kelly as he looks at the book of Jonah and considers the compassion of God.www.instagram.com/thehishillpodcast/www.hishill.orgkelly@hishill.org

In the final years of Sennacherib's reign, the Neo-Assyrian Empire entered a strange period of peace. After decades of war, conquest, rebellion, and the destruction of Babylon, the greatest military power of the ancient Near East suddenly stopped expanding.Was Sennacherib simply more interested in building Nineveh than campaigning abroad? Had Assyria reached the natural limits of profitable conquest? Or were omens and divination beginning to restrain the king's decisions?The question became far more dangerous when Sennacherib unexpectedly removed his established crown prince and elevated a younger son: Assur-ahu-iddina, better known as Esarhaddon. Sickly, deeply religious, and apparently favored by prophets and diviners, Esarhaddon was proclaimed the heir during a period of intense religious activity surrounding the restoration of the Akitu festival.His older brothers did not accept the decision.This episode follows the final years of Sennacherib, the religious and political logic behind Esarhaddon's elevation, the rivalry among the Assyrian princes, the assassination of Sennacherib by his own sons, and the brief civil war that brought Esarhaddon to the throne.Along the way, we examine how omens actually influenced Assyrian policy, why sacred oaths may have mattered more than modern historians assume, and how royal propaganda transformed a violent succession crisis into proof that the gods themselves had chosen the new king.Topics include Sennacherib, Esarhaddon, Urdu-Mullissu, Naqia, the Neo-Assyrian Empire, Assyrian divination, the Akitu festival, the destruction of Babylon, Assyrian succession, ancient prophecy, royal assassination, and the religion of ancient Mesopotamia.

How can we be certain the Bible's predictions about the future will actually come true? Jim Scudder opens a new series on Revelation by showing how prophecies about Babylon, Nineveh, and Tyre came to pass exactly as written.

In this lecture, Ian introduces Jonah chapter 4 and continues a series on “first love,” focusing on the danger of cynicism toward God. He explains that Jonah is not mainly a story about a big fish, but about a prophet who believes in God and yet becomes cynical about God's character and actions.He briefly reviews Jonah's story: God sends Jonah to Nineveh, Jonah runs away, a storm leads to Jonah being thrown overboard, he is swallowed by a fish, and then he obeys God and preaches to Nineveh. The city repents, God relents from destruction, and Jonah becomes angry because he feared God would show mercy.Ian then describes Jonah's withdrawal, anger, and desire to be left alone as signs of cynicism. He argues that cynicism often begins with hurt, then becomes self-protection through distance and observation instead of trust and participation. He compares this with the story of a woman in the film *Safe*, whose isolation grows as she seeks safety.The lecture also outlines the costs of cynicism. Ian says it costs people their hearts, their witness, and their progress in faith. He gives examples of people who retain knowledge about Christianity but lose warmth and passion, and he uses other illustrations to show how cynicism can produce distance, suspicion, and paralysis.He then turns practical, offering guidance for helping a friend who may be cynical: acknowledge real pain, avoid dismissing it, and gently resist treating past hurt as the full story of the future. He also says that for oneself, the key is to admit that the issue is not God needing to apologize, but our need to return to trust and love.Ian ends by emphasizing God's character as merciful, compassionate, slow to anger, and full of unfailing love. He connects this to the unexpected ways God works in Scripture, especially through Jesus' death and resurrection, and closes by praying for a community marked by restored first love and resistance to cynicism.

We are back with part 28 of the Walking Through the Bible series. Dive into the book of Nahum, exploring its historical context, themes of divine justice, and the fall of Nineveh. This episode uncovers the relevance of Nahum's message for understanding God's character today.To get all of the "Walking Through the Bible" episodes, download The Rooted Truth App for free in the App Store or Google Play and sign up for a free account. You'll see them all in there along with the pdf that gets updated each episode!Or get your free account here: ⁠https://www.therootedtruth.com/join⁠This season of the podcast is sponsored by Rowe Casa Organics—makers of clean, natural, and truly effective products that support your health and home the way God designed. Use code THEROOTEDTRUTH to save 20% on your first purchase, or ⁠⁠simply click here. ⁠

We are back with part 28 of the Walking Through the Bible series. Dive into the book of Nahum, exploring its historical context, themes of divine justice, and the fall of Nineveh. This episode uncovers the relevance of Nahum's message for understanding God's character today.To get all of the "Walking Through the Bible" episodes, download The Rooted Truth App for free in the App Store or Google Play and sign up for a free account. You'll see them all in there along with the pdf that gets updated each episode!Or get your free account here: ⁠https://www.therootedtruth.com/join⁠This season of the podcast is sponsored by Rowe Casa Organics—makers of clean, natural, and truly effective products that support your health and home the way God designed. Use code THEROOTEDTRUTH to save 20% on your first purchase, or ⁠⁠simply click here. ⁠

https://linktr.ee/hackedoffpodcastTHE GREAT RAVAGING: What Women Should Fear the MostHacked Off Podcast – Episode 10with CS Joseph & Gary Skarzynski (Yuri)This is the most important episode we have ever recorded.Society is collapsing under the weight of Subconscious Developed (SD) men. When the nanny state fails, the police disappear, and the military refuses to act… 80% of men (the SD strong-silent-cuck majority) will turn into Fallout-style Raiders. They will ravage every woman they can get their hands on. History has already shown us this (East Germany 1945, Rome, Weimar, Nineveh). The manosphere and red-pill grifters are accelerating it.In this episode we destroy:• Fresh & Fit + The Whatever Podcast (OnlyFans marketing machines)• Rollo Tomassi (can't even define “high value man”)• Myron Gaines, Sneako, Andrew Tate orbiters, Pearl Davis, Devon Stack (“the Black Klansman”), and the entire simp-to-plate-spinner pipeline• The entitled SD older brother leeching off his 100% disabled UD veteran brother• Why “don't criticize fathers” is pure SD cope• The real definition of a high-value man (the ability to change your life circumstances on a whim)The solution? Lock max. Get Unconscious Developed (UD). Build brotherhoods of iron-sharpening-iron men. Outbreed the SD bloodlines. Women: stay the fuck away from SD men and get with UDSF men before the Great Ravaging begins.Timestamps / Chapters:00:00 – Intro & Welcome00:31 – Discord, Linktree, Skool.com/csjoseph & upcoming Lock Maxing school02:58 – Comments: Fresh & Fit / Whatever Podcast called out for degeneracy06:49 – YoloJ8D: “Stop disrespecting fathers” (everyone is fair game)09:58 – Devon Stack the Black Klansman + Rebecca14:37 – John Sutton's 15-paragraph SD word salad + No More Mr. Nice Guy24:10 – Anecdote: SD older brother leeching off disabled UD veteran brother (rent, toilet paper, tobacco, sugar-mama dreams)30:06 – Cuban kid who sold his Mercedes, lived in a Sienna, and forced his SD parents to respect him33:31 – What is a High Value Man? Rollo Tomassi destroyed by Sneako38:18 – Fresh & Fit, Rollo, Myron, Sneako, Mystery, Tom Leykis & the entire manosphere grift exposed53:35 – THE GREAT RAVAGING explained – why women should be terrified55:45 – Historical proof: Hellstorm, Rome, Weimar, Elijah vs Jezebel, Book of Jonah / Nineveh63:25 – Solution: Fight Club, lock maxing, UD brotherhoods, outbreed the SD64:43 – Malthusianism, Georgia Guidestones, Planned Parenthood, why red pill = eugenics acceleration73:46 – Outro & final warningJOIN THE COMMUNITY RIGHT NOW:• Discord (Hacked Off channel): https://discord.gg/egohackers• Everything you need (links, merch, contact): https://linktr.ee/hackedoffpodcast• Full Octagram + Type Grid + Season 42 compatibility: https://skool.com/csjoseph (29$/mo)• Upcoming Lock Maxing school: coming soon at skool.com/lockmaxingIf you have a penis and you're still SD or harmonious… this episode is your rite of passage. Watch it. Share it. Lock the fuck in.#HackedOff #GreatRavaging #SDMen #UDMen #LockMaxing #CSJoseph #ManosphereExposed #RedPillExposed #RolloTomassi #FreshAndFit #OnlyFansGrift #SocietalCollapse #JungianPsychology #PersonalityTypes #UnconsciousDeveloped #SubconsciousDeveloped #FightClub #HighValueMan #IronSharpensIron #UDSFHacked Off Podcast with CS Joseph & Gary SkarzynskiNew episodes every week. We don't sell out. We don't protect grifters. We tell the truth.

Headline: Roman Stability, the Horse, and the Fragility of Empires Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title:The Earth Transformed: An Untold History During the Roman Warm Period, Rome benefited from nearly 300 years of environmental stability, which Frankopan characterizes as "getting lucky." This period of low volcanic activity allowed for predictable budgets, institutional growth, and the city's transformation from brick to marble. However, the narrative shifts to the "magical" role of the horse in Central Asia. Frankopan describes horses as sacred animals and military assets that allowed humans to cover vast distances, ultimately enabling the Huns to dismantle the Roman infrastructure. He emphasizes that large, specialized empires are often brittle; a single failure in trade or water systems can lead to a "doom spiral" of famine and disease. Modern cities like Dubai, with only 24 hours of water reserves, mirror the fragilities of ancient Uruk or Nineveh. Finally, Frankopan reflects on biblical stories, like the Garden of Eden and the flood, as early lessons on the need for humans to live sustainably within a potentially hostile environment. (3)1930 CALDWELL IDAHO DUSTBOWL

This Sundays message centered on the book of Jonah, challenging us to examine whether our hearts reflect God's compassion or Jonah's resentment. While many know Jonah for the whale, the real focus is chapter 4, where Jonah is angry that God shows mercy to Nineveh. Through Jonah's story, we're reminded that God doesn't just love people who are easy to love, He extends grace even to those we see as enemies. The message leaves us with a powerful challenge: Do you love your enemies? Do you want to see them saved or destroyed? And are you willing to go and share God's truth with them? When we embrace God's heart of compassion, we become people who reflect Jesus to a world desperately in need of His grace.-----------Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 9AM & 10:45AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgFacebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrInstagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! https://localchurchgr.org/care

In Jonah 3:1–10, Pastor Dave Hentschel shows how the God of second chances sends His Word again, brings an entire city to repentance, and responds with extraordinary mercy. After Jonah's failure, God calls him back to the mission, and through one reluctant prophet's simple message, the people of Nineveh—from the king to the least—believe God, humble themselves, and turn from their violence. This passage reminds us that no sinner is beyond God's reach, no failure is greater than His grace, and no person in our lives should be written off as hopeless. Receive God's mercy, obey His call, and carry the good news of the God of second chances to others.

The book of Jonah ends with one of history's greatest comebacks — an entire city repenting and God relenting. But what happened next? In this week's message from THE VOICE, our series through the Minor Prophets, we open Nahum: the Bible's sequel to Jonah, written a century later to the very same city. Discover why mercy and judgment are complementary rather than contradictory, why faith can never be inherited, and why this hard-edged prophecy contains one of the most comforting promises in Scripture: "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him" (Nahum 1:7).Show NotesThe Bible's "sequel": how Nahum continues the story of Jonah, 100 years laterThe Bible as a book of comebacks — Moses, Rahab, Peter, PaulThree truths about God from Nahum 1:2–3: He cares for His people, He judges what opposes Him, and He is slow to angerNineveh at the height of its power — and the prophecy no one believedHistory's confirmation: the flood, the fire, and a city lost until the 1840sWhy God judged Nineveh: violence, idolatry, and arroganceTwo lessons for today: sin will be dealt with, and God's mercy must be embraced by each generationThe hope inside a hard book: God as refuge (Nahum 1:7)Scriptures referenced: Nahum 1:2–3; 1:7; 1:8; 1:15; 2:2; 3:1–10; Jonah 3:1–10Next StepsTake a personal step of faith — if you've been living on borrowed or inherited faith, make it your own this weekRequest prayer — our team would love to pray with youPlan a visit or take your next step through baptism or a groupConnect with Grand Point Church:Website: https://www.grandpoint.church Instagram: @grandpointchurch Facebook: /grandpointchurch YouTube: Grand Point ChurchConnect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

Explore the profound message of God's grace and compassion through the biblical story of Jonah. This sermon delves into Jonah's flawed perspective and contrasts it with God's boundless mercy, even for the wicked city of Nineveh. Discover how pride can hinder our understanding of grace and learn to extend compassion to others, reflecting God's loving nature.

Old Testament Sermons / Speaker:Berry Kercheville Apathy Brings Judgment Jeremiah 16 Introduction: Have you ever noticed how difficult it is for us to accept a coming major change in our wellbeing? After Enoch and Noah had warned for 1000 years of the coming judgment, Jesus said, “For as in those days before the Flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark…” And so it was with Nineveh, Jerusalem, Babylon, Persia, and Rome. The same was true in 1929 and the Great Depression and the murder of six million Jews in Nazi Germany. When we are comfortably living in peace and prosperity  with a mighty military, it seems unimaginable. Paul urged Christians in 1 Corinthians 7, to not marry because,“the fashion of this world is passing away. What we tend not to consider, is that “world” passing away did not happen by an invasion, it happened internally by a corrupt empire.  We can't imagine it in America, but that doesn't mean it isn't happening or won't happen, whether by trials on an individual, national corruption, the temporal judgment of a nation, or the final judgment, apathy will leave us unprepared.  This is the Lord's message in Jeremiah 16. But the apathy and disbelief of the people will lead to their utter destruction.  Joy and Gladness Will Soon End (1-9) Jeremiah was given three restrictions in order to get the attention of the people. Do not marry and have children—all the fathers, mothers, and children are going to die of deadly diseases, sword, and famine. They will not even be buried, and animals will eat their dead bodies. “Do not enter the house of mourning, or go to lament or grieve for them.” To understand this better, consider the purpose of going to a funeral. We are hoping to give those who grieve some peace and love. But in this case that would be a lie. Things are only going to get worse. All peace and love has been taken away by the Lord.  “You shall not go to the house of feasting to sit with them, to eat and drink.” No, even though the invasion had not yet happened, Jeremiah's refusal to participate in a simple dinner party indicates the coming doom. As the NIV translates, God will “bring an end to the sounds of joy and gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride.” Just imagine, no one will even dream of marriage or dinners or rejoicing together! Everyone's joy will be gone. ESV, “I will silence in this place.” What is the point? God wants Jeremiah to show the people the reality of what is coming. God used Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel, to demonstrate their coming destruction through various signs but to no avail. It illustrates the difficulty of humans to accept a world that is about to turn upside down.  “What Is Our Iniquity?” 10-13 The people obviously see the meaning of Jeremiah's refusal to participate in the normal activities of a culture. They get that Jeremiah is predicting their doom. So they ask, “What is our iniquity?”  How could they even ask that question! It illustrates how easily our minds become calloused when we begin compromising God's commands. We convince ourselves that what we are doing is not that bad.  There are three points God we need to consider:  Their extreme callousness began in previous generations, two to three hundred years previous! If nothing else will wake us up to the way we are living our present lives, this should. A Christian's mediocrity and compromises today will produce a downward spiral of wickedness and godlessness long after we are gone. In other words, this isn't just about you!  Notice the phrase, “you have done worse than your fathers.” As we see throughout scripture, fathers are the primary key to the spiritual future of their children. A spiritual upbringing cannot be left solely in the hands of mom. This does not simply mean that fathers should teach their children the scriptures!! The teaching of a father is near worthless without the example of a father who is passionate about his own service to God.  As Malachi 4:6 “The hearts of the fathers must turn to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers.” A rigid rule-making, authoritarian father will simply drive his children away.  Then notice, “…everyone of you follows his stubborn, evil will, refusing to listen to me.” When I read this I was immediately reminded of Christians who left the Lord and the local church. In many cases, the reason was because they either did not like what a fellow member said or did or a well-meaning Christian saw that they were slipping and  attempted to help. So they got mad and left. The surprise was their attitude even years later: STUBBORN! “I'll never go back!” We often forget that serving God is not simply prohibitions against sins. Peter insists that we must grow in faith, virtue, knowledge, godliness, perseverance, self-control, brotherly love, and love for all people. If we do not, we are denied entrance into the everlasting kingdom (2 Peter 1:10-11). “…if you practice these qualities you will never fall. For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Verse 9 states that if we do not grow in these things we are blind and forgotten that we were cleansed from our sins.  God's Purpose in Judgment, Now and at the End 14-15 Inserted in the midst of God's promised judgment, is his announcement of a new exodus. Two things are impressive: God just announced to these people what they are going to miss. It is the same way the Hebrews' writer approached the Christians who were slipping away from the Lord. The motivation of hell is one thing, but the more powerful motivation should be what we will miss. Luke 13:28 “In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves cast out.”  There is a major difference in how we serve God when we are just thinking about escaping hell and serving God because we love him and want to please him and desire to be with him. When we are just trying to escape hell, the tendency is to ask questions about how much God really expects from me. “You don't really think I would be lost just because…”—fill in the blank. That isn't loving God. Notice that this new exodus will cause the people to forget the first exodus. This is obviously our exodus from the bondage of Satan. We do not talk about the God who brought us out of Egypt, we glorify God and always remember how he brought us out of the captivity of the devil.  16-18 But in spite of God's promise of a new exodus, these people have made their decision and will be judged. Fishers and hunters will be sent to find the wicked and bring judgment on them. God says, “They have polluted my land, … and filled my inheritance with their abominations.” Wherever we are in the world, we are living in God's land. The realm of the Kingdom is the world, and we must not fill it with abominations. (Parable of the Tares). “But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.” 2 Peter 3:13  19-21 Israel has rejected God, but the nations will see the foolishness of their fathers' idols and will confess their  desire to serve God: “my strength and my stronghold, my refuge…”  It is a beautiful picture to see even the nations coming to the Lord and confessing the wickedness of their father's gods. “Such are not gods!”  The greatest turning point in a person's life is learning that the “gods” of our fleshly desires are not gods.  The Lord concludes that when the nations come to him, he will have shown the world his power and might, and that his name is Yahweh (his covenantal name)  Berry Kercheville The post Apathy Brings Judgment appeared first on Woodland Hills Church of Christ.

Have you ever questioned God's decisions or struggled to understand why He shows grace to someone you think doesn't deserve it? Jonah did. As this series concludes, we discover that the story was never really about Jonah—or even the great fish. It's about a God whose wisdom, mercy, and compassion are greater than our own. While we're often tempted to make life about our comfort, reputation, or sense of justice, God invites us to trust His heart instead of demanding our own way. When we remember that the same grace extended to Nineveh has also been extended to us, we're challenged to replace resentment with compassion and to love people the way God loves them. Let's listen in.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:• Download the free study guide, complete transcript, and show notes here.• Scripture References: Jonah chapter 3, verse - ch. 4, verse 11; Isaiah 10, verse 5; Deuteronomy 18, verse 22• Find out more about Covenant Church at ⁠covenantchurchwv.com

“Mercy for Monsters”Jonah 1:1-171 The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”3 But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.4 Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. 5 All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship.But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. 6 The captain went to him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us so that we will not perish.”7 Then the sailors said to each other, “Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity.” They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah. 8 So they asked him, “Tell us, who is responsible for making all this trouble for us? What kind of work do you do? Where do you come from? What is your country? From what people are you?”9 He answered, “I am a Hebrew and I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.”10 This terrified them and they asked, “What have you done?” (They knew he was running away from the Lord, because he had already told them so.)11 The sea was getting rougher and rougher. So they asked him, “What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?”12 “Pick me up and throw me into the sea,” he replied, “and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you.”13 Instead, the men did their best to row back to land. But they could not, for the sea grew even wilder than before. 14 Then they cried out to the Lord, “Please, Lord, do not let us die for taking this man's life. Do not hold us accountable for killing an innocent man, for you, Lord, have done as you pleased.” 15 Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. 16 At this the men greatly feared the Lord, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows to him.17 Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.CONNECT WITH USIf you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card.ABOUT TRIUMPHTriumph wants to see the life and message of Jesus transform your heart, home, and city. To learn more visit https://www.triumphlbc.org/

Most of us know the story of Jonah.... A prophet. A storm. A giant fish. A city called Nineveh.But beneath the familiar story is a question that feels just as uncomfortable today as it did thousands of years ago: What do we do when God's mercy reaches people we don't think deserve it?This week, we looked beyond the whale and into Jonah's heart. It's a story about running from God, wrestling with our own anger, and discovering that the hardest part of following Jesus might not be receiving grace—but extending it.Because the real question isn't whether God loves our enemies.It's whether we're willing to let him.

Preacher: Caleb Maskell Jonah 1:1-16 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish . He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the LORD. Then the LORD sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. The captain went to him and said, "How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us so that we will not perish." Then the sailors said to each other, "Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity." They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah. So they asked him, "Tell us, who is responsible for making all this trouble for us? What kind of work do you do? Where do you come from? What is your country? From what people are you?" He answered, "I am a Hebrew and I worship the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land. " This terrified them and they asked, "What have you done?" (They knew he was running away from the LORD, because he had already told them so.) The sea was getting rougher and rougher. So they asked him, "What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?" "Pick me up and throw me into the sea," he replied, "and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you." Instead, the men did their best to row back to land. But they could not, for the sea grew even wilder than before. Then they cried out to the LORD, "Please, LORD, do not let us die for taking this man's life. Do not hold us accountable for killing an innocent man, for you, LORD, have done as you pleased." Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. At this the men greatly feared the LORD, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to him. 

Thanks for joining us this Sunday! We hope that you experience God and the Holy Spirit through the message today!Running From GodJonah Series | Part 3B | July 12, 2026The story of Jonah is one that many of us know well. God called Jonah to go to Nineveh and preach against its wickedness, but instead of obeying, Jonah boarded a ship headed in the exact opposite direction."The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 'Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.' But Jonah ran away from the LORD..." (Jonah 1:1-3)Jonah's assignment was intimidating, but his greatest mistake wasn't fearing Nineveh. It was fearing his assignment more than he feared God. As Pastor reminded us, "A fearful assignment from God is not as fearful as God Himself."Jonah's response to God's call revealed three things about his heart. First, he disobeyed God's clear direction. Second, his disobedience was deliberate. He wasn't acting out of confusion or misunderstanding. God had given him a specific word, yet Jonah intentionally chose another path. Finally, Jonah became deceived in his disobedience. Like many of us, he likely rationalized his decision and convinced himself that running was somehow the better option.Too often, believers determine what is right based on their circumstances rather than on God's Word. The world encourages us to follow our feelings and do what seems best for us, but followers of Christ are called to live differently. God's will isn't something we redefine to fit our comfort. When He speaks clearly, our responsibility is to obey.The book of Jonah is also a powerful reminder that disobedience always carries a cost. "When we walk away from the revealed will of God, there's always a price to pay." Sin rarely destroys everything overnight. Instead, its consequences accumulate over time, much like wages earned little by little. Every compromise leaves its mark, and eventually we realize we've paid far more than we ever intended.Even when God forgives us, the consequences of our choices often remain. As was said during the message, "When we live a life outside of God's will, there is always scar tissue left from sin that often complicates our lives from that point on." God's grace is abundant, and His restoration is real, but disobedience often leaves damage that must still be healed. Forgiveness removes our guilt before God, but it doesn't always erase the earthly consequences of our choices.When Jonah boarded the ship, he may have thought he had escaped God's call, but God had no intention of abandoning him. Scripture says, "Then the LORD sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up." (Jonah 1:4)The storm wasn't an act of revenge. It was an act of mercy.As Jonah was heading farther away from God, "The Lord was following him every step of the way." Pastor pointed out that "God used a storm to begin His rescue of this disobedient prophet." Every wave, every gust of wind, and every terrifying moment was part of God's gracious pursuit. He could have simply allowed Jonah to continue running, but instead He intervened because He loved him too much to let him destroy himself.That same truth applies to us today. Sometimes we mistake God's discipline for His anger when, in reality, it is evidence of His love. "He loves us too much to just sit back and watch us suffer in sin." Sin has consequences built into it. Eventually it leads to misery, brokenness, and emptiness. God often allows storms to interrupt our lives because they become the very thing that wakes us up and draws us back to Him.One of the saddest pictures in this passage is Jonah sleeping in the bottom of the ship while everyone else fought for survival. The sailors were terrified, but Jonah had become so comfortable in his disobedience that he slept through the storm. "Jonah was so comfortable in sin that even signs that God might be angry with him weren't enough to even get his attention."That should cause every believer to pause and ask an honest question: Have I become comfortable with sin?Not every storm is God's discipline, but sometimes He uses life's disruptions to expose what has quietly taken root in our hearts. The frightening reality is that we can become so accustomed to our spiritual condition that we fail to recognize when God is trying to get our attention.The beautiful truth throughout Jonah's story is that God never stopped pursuing him. Jonah ignored Him. Jonah deliberately ran from Him. Yet God continued pursuing him with relentless grace. He orchestrated the wind, stirred the sea, and later prepared the great fish. Everything God did was designed to bring Jonah back.As Pastor said, "You can ignore Him and you can even deliberately reject Him, but He will never stop pursuing you."The message also challenged a common misconception many people have about Christianity. Running from God isn't determined by where you are physically. "You can run from God inside the church as fast as you can outside the church, because running from God is a matter of the heart." It's possible to attend church, know the right language, and look like a believer while still resisting God's authority in your life. God isn't simply interested in outward appearances. He desires hearts that are surrendered to Him.As the storm intensified, the sailors desperately searched for the reason behind it. They questioned Jonah because they wanted to understand what had gone wrong and how it could be made right. Their concern wasn't just for Jonah's sake. His choices had placed everyone on the ship in danger.That leads to one of the most sobering truths of the message: "Your storm affects all of us." We often convince ourselves that our private sins only affect us, but they never do. Our obedience blesses the people around us, and our disobedience impacts them as well. Our families, our friends, our church, and even those who barely know us can experience the ripple effects of the choices we make.The invitation from God is the same today as it was for Jonah. Stop running. Whatever seems to be waiting for you in your own version of Tarshish isn't better than God's plan."Don't run from Him. Whatever you think is going to be better in Tarshish, you're wrong."The safest place Jonah could have been was not on a comfortable ship headed in the direction he wanted to go. The safest place was in the difficult city where God had called him.The same is true for us.There is nothing better than being in the center of God's will. Even when obedience feels difficult, it is always the place where God's presence, peace, and purpose are found.

“Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.” (1 Peter 3:15 NLT) Years ago, I encountered a man on a street in Hawaii. He was holding a sign that read, “The wages of sin is death.” He was also yelling, “God hates you” and “God will judge you” to everyone who passed by. I watched him for a few minutes until I could no longer leave his misrepresentation of Scripture unchallenged. “Excuse me,” I said. “Why don’t you share the rest of that verse? It’s true that it says the wages of sin is death, but the rest of it says that the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” The man responded by telling me that God was going to judge me. Then he continued misrepresenting God’s Word. Make no mistake: Judgment can and will come to those who reject the Lord. But if that’s our only message to the world, we’re not doing the gospel justice. Because at the center of the gospel is a message of hope. The apostle Peter wrote, “If someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it” (1 Peter 3:15 NLT). So, let’s explain it. Jesus Christ took the judgment of God on the cross of Calvary in our place so we don’t have to face it. Everyone who believes in Him will be saved from judgment because of God’s mercy. As we wrap up our look at the greatest revival in human history, I will remind you that God spared Nineveh. God extended mercy to Nineveh. And as a result, a spiritual awakening occurred in Nineveh. The people of Nineveh seized on the hope in Jonah’s message and believed. If God could bring a mighty revival in Nineveh with no better representative than Jonah and no more gospel than he preached in their streets, He can surely do the same thing for America. Jesus validated the story of Jonah. He said that just as Jonah was in the belly of a fish for three days, He, the Son of God, would be crucified on a cross, lie dead for three days, and then rise again. That’s why believers have hope. Jesus endured God’s judgment for your sin. He suffered and died in your place. And He did it as part of God’s plan. God loves you so much that He sacrificed His only Son so that you might have eternal life. As we celebrate 250 years of God’s blessings on our nation, I want to make sure that you have something greater to celebrate. Have you asked Christ to come into your life? Have you asked Him to forgive you of your sins? Do you have the hope right now that you will go to Heaven when you die? If not, you can have it. Pray these words: Lord Jesus, I know that I’m a sinner. I’m sorry for my sin. I’ve turned from it, and now I choose to follow You from this moment forward. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen. Reflection question: What would you say if someone asked you about the hope you have as a believer? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23 NLT) Our nation was founded on Christian principles but has turned its back on many of them. In his 1796 Farewell Address, President George Washington said, “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.” The good news is that God loves to give second chances. The psalmist wrote, “He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve” (Psalm 103:10 NLT). Those who repent receive God’s mercy and forgiveness. We see His mercy and forgiveness at work in His dealings with the city of Nineveh. Yet if the people of Nineveh had rejected Jonah’s message, the consequences would have been dire. The very existence of Nineveh hung in the balance. Our country will find itself in the same precarious position if we continue to reject God and His Word. Job wrote, “You have decided the length of our lives. You know how many months we will live, and we are not given a minute longer” (Job 14:5 NLT). That applies to nations as well. So as the salt and light of our nation, believers must develop a sense of urgency about igniting the flames of revival in this country. Every nation’s days are numbered. Every great empire in history has had a beginning, a middle, and an end. The same will hold true for the United States of America, according to God’s timing. So, here’s what we’re praying for: one more great spiritual awakening—or maybe two or three. That’s up to the Lord. But our job, our mission, is like Jonah’s. We are to proclaim the Good News and tell people that there’s a God who loves them. Ours is a message of mercy but also a message of judgment for those who reject that mercy. In John 3:16, Jesus said, “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son” (NLT). That’s a message of mercy. But then He said, “so that everyone who believes in him will not perish” (NLT). That’s a message of judgment. In Romans 6:23, Paul wrote, “For the wages of sin is death” (NLT). That’s a message of judgment. But then he wrote, “But the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord” (NLT). That’s a message of mercy. Those two themes must be present in our gospel message. They are the twin pillars of revival. Reflection question: In your circle of acquaintances, who needs to hear that God offers second chances? Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“This time Jonah obeyed the Lord’s command and went to Nineveh, a city so large that it took three days to see it all. On the day Jonah entered the city, he shouted to the crowds: ‘Forty days from now Nineveh will be destroyed!’ The people of Nineveh believed God’s message, and from the greatest to the least, they declared a fast and put on burlap to show their sorrow.” (Jonah 3:3–5 NLT) This month we’re celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. The story of our nation is a classic rags-to-riches tale. The upstart 13 colonies won their independence from England and grew into a global superpower. As we celebrate the past quarter-millennium, we must not take our nation’s future for granted. It would be hubris to assume that the United States will celebrate its 500th anniversary—or even its 251st. God has shed His grace on our nation, but He has made no promises about our longevity. The farther we stray from the Lord, His Word, and His will, the bleaker our long-term prospects look. Once upon a time, the city of Nineveh must have seemed too big and too powerful to fail. Yet Jonah’s God-given warning threatened its very existence. Jonah 3:3–5 explains it this way: “This time Jonah obeyed the Lord’s command and went to Nineveh, a city so large that it took three days to see it all. On the day Jonah entered the city, he shouted to the crowds: ‘Forty days from now Nineveh will be destroyed!’ The people of Nineveh believed God’s message, and from the greatest to the least, they declared a fast and put on burlap to show their sorrow” (NLT). What would happen if our country were given a forty-day warning? Would we recognize the urgency and turn to God? The story of Nineveh in the book of Jonah offers a template to follow. When the king of Nineveh heard Jonah’s prophetic words, he stepped down from his throne, took off his royal robes, dressed himself in burlap, and sat on a heap of ashes. In other words, he humbled himself before the Lord. The people of Nineveh prayed earnestly, repenting of their wickedness and asking God to forgive them and show them mercy. When God saw their response to Jonah’s warning, how they turned from their evil ways, He withheld His judgment and destruction. What a stunning turnaround. The entire city turned to God en masse as one of the greatest revivals in human history unfolded. Their change of heart shows us that no one is beyond the reach of God. That principle applies not only on a national level but on a personal level as well. Think of the people in your life who seem far from God. Start praying for a Nineveh-like revival in their lives. Do it for forty days—and then for another forty days, if necessary. Do the work of revival and trust the results to God. Reflection question: What would doing the work of revival look like in your life? Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from inside the fish. He said, ‘I cried out to the Lord in my great trouble, and he answered me. I called to you from the land of the dead, and Lord, you heard me. . . . But I will offer sacrifices to you with songs of praise, and I will fulfill all my vows. For my salvation comes from the Lord alone.’ Then the Lord ordered the fish to spit Jonah out onto the beach.” (Jonah 2:1–2, 9–10 NLT) The turning point that led to the greatest spiritual revival in human history occurred in the intestines of a giant fish. If that’s not unusual enough for you, consider that the person the Lord called to lead the revival in Nineveh was a rabid anti-Ninevite. Before the people of Nineveh could change their hearts, Jonah had to change his. And that’s just what he did after he was thrown from a ship in the middle of a storm and swallowed by an enormous sea creature. “Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from inside the fish. He said, ‘I cried out to the Lord in my great trouble, and he answered me. I called to you from the land of the dead, and Lord, you heard me. . . . But I will offer sacrifices to you with songs of praise, and I will fulfill all my vows. For my salvation comes from the Lord alone.’ Then the Lord ordered the fish to spit Jonah out onto the beach” (Jonah 2:1–2, 9–10 NLT). One of the most remarkable aspects of the story of Nineveh’s revival is that there’s nothing predictable about it. God engineered the redemption of the entire city in the most unlikely way and using the most unlikely person imaginable. Yet we could also say that God works through unlikely people and circumstances so often in Scripture that it’s almost laughable to call anyone or anything unlikely. Jonah prayed from the belly of a fish. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego prayed from inside a fiery furnace. Daniel prayed from a lion’s den. And God answered all of them. Revival can start anywhere, with anyone. Keep that in mind if you’re in deep waters right now. No matter where you are, no matter what’s going on in your life, no matter how distant you may feel from God, you can pray. And God will hear. He will ignite the embers of your heart. He will show you the path He has prepared for you. He will revitalize your relationship with Him. No matter how unlikely it may seem, He will use you to accomplish something bigger than you can imagine. Jonah was repentant and regurgitated. Believing and barfed. Righteous and ralphed. Bleached and beached. Victorious and vomited. Who’s to say your story won’t be just as unlikely—and just as compelling? Reflection question: How has God worked in unlikely ways in your life? Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The kingdom of God begins in a garden, while cities are depicted as centers and symbols of rebellion and pride. The first city is built by Cain, succeeded by Babel, Sodom, Nineveh, even Jerusalem. Yet God calls us to seek the peace of the cities we live in…and He himself has a city, the New Jerusalem. With many Christians fleeing America's big cities, Kevin and Josh search the Scriptures to ask: are they right?

The kingdom of God begins in a garden, while cities are depicted as centers and symbols of rebellion and pride. The first city is built by Cain, succeeded by Babel, Sodom, Nineveh, even Jerusalem. Yet God calls us to seek the peace of the cities we live in…and He himself has a city, the New Jerusalem. With many Christians fleeing America's big cities, Kevin and Josh search the Scriptures to ask: are they right?

“Then they cried out to the Lord, Jonah’s God. ‘O Lord,’ they pleaded, ‘don’t make us die for this man’s sin. And don’t hold us responsible for his death. O Lord, you have sent this storm upon him for your own good reasons.’” (Jonah 1:14 NLT) The possibility of a spiritual revival in Nineveh was almost too terrible for Jonah to contemplate. So, he booked passage on a ship headed in the opposite direction. Before we go any further into his story, though, I want to point out that Jonah would have scoffed at the nonsensical claim that the God of the Old Testament is angry, harsh, and judgmental while the God of the New Testament is merciful and loving. The whole reason Jonah was on the lam from his prophetic duties is that he was afraid that God would show mercy and love toward his enemies, the Ninevites. When Jonah ran away, God could have just said, “Okay, that’s it, Jonah. I’m done with you. I’m going to get somebody else.” But the Lord loved Jonah. He had a plan for him. He was going to give him a second chance—and God still gives second chances today. So, the Lord sent a storm into Jonah’s life. In this case, it was an actual, meteorological storm. Often, however, the Lord sends storms into the lives of His people in the form of hardships or difficulties. There are three kinds of storms we face as Christians. First, there are perfecting storms. These are trials, tribulations, circumstances, and situations that cause us to grow spiritually as we endure them. In the book of Job, as Job struggles with the tragedies that have befallen him, he says of the Lord, “But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold” (Job 23:10 NLT). He was navigating a perfecting storm. Second, there are protecting storms. According to John 6, after Jesus fed five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two fish, the people who witnessed the miracle were so excited that they wanted to make Jesus their king. His disciples, by extension, would rule with Him. Rather than give credence to such talk, Jesus loaded His disciples onto a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. During the crossing, a great storm arose. It was a protecting storm. Jesus was protecting His disciples from a temptation that would have been very damaging to their lives. Finally, there are correcting storms. Jonah 1:14 says the sailors on Jonah’s ship, “cried out to the Lord, Jonah’s God. ‘O Lord,’ they pleaded, ‘don’t make us die for this man’s sin. And don’t hold us responsible for his death. O Lord, you have sent this storm upon him for your own good reasons’” (NLT). Correcting storms are circumstances that we effectively bring upon ourselves. But here’s the good news. God won’t abandon us in our storm. In fact, His sending of the storm is a reminder of His love. Hebrews 12:6 says, “For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child” (NLT). Jonah emerged from the storm corrected and ready to fulfill his calling. The lesson for us is that if we stay strong in the storms of life, we’ll experience a personal revival, which can lead to something bigger and more widespread. There’s no limit to what God can do with one renewed and recalibrated believer. Reflection question: How can you discern when you’re facing a correcting storm? Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God was longsuffering with the children of Israel, but eventually, He had enough.  They defaulted on the land He had promised them, they did not keep the covenant, and they would not turn back to Him.  Just as God judged Nineveh when they would not heed His warnings, He had to punish His own people when they rejected Him.  Our own country needs to turn back to God today.  We might wonder how long God will allow evil things to go on in the world, but God will deal with them in His own time.  Nahum, Zephaniah & Habakkuk VF-2550 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2026 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

“The Lord gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: ‘Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.’” (Jonah 1:1–2 NLT) Throughout this month, we’ll be addressing the need for revival in our nation. To help frame our discussion, I want to look back at one of the greatest revivals in human history. This week we’ll be talking about what happened in the Assyrian city of Nineveh, as recorded in the Old Testament book of Jonah. The first thing we need to understand is that one of the greatest revivals in human history began with one person who was willing to step out of his comfort zone. Okay, maybe Jonah wasn’t exactly willing at first. But after a short stay in the digestive tract of a giant fish, he was quite willing. By the way, if the idea of a person being swallowed by a giant sea creature seems far-fetched to you, you should read the story of Michael Packard, a veteran lobster diver from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. One day, while Packard was in the water, he was washed into the mouth of a humpback whale. He recalled, “All of a sudden I felt this huge shove, and the next thing I knew it was completely black.” After about 40 seconds, the whale spit him out. The same thing happened to Jonah—it just took about three days longer in his case. Jonah ended up in the belly of a giant fish because he wanted to stay in his comfort zone. Jonah 1:1–2 says, “The Lord gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: ‘Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are’” (NLT). But Jonah refused. The Ninevites were enemies of Israel and were known for their wickedness and cruelty. The idea of God forgiving and showing mercy to them was far outside Jonah’s comfort zone. He had no concern for the souls of the Ninevites. He took comfort in the notion that God would judge Nineveh. He wanted the Ninevites to suffer for all the suffering they had caused Israel. But God didn’t call Jonah to make himself at home in his comfort zone. He called Jonah to leave his comfort zone far behind and do something that must have felt not only out of character but also beyond his ability. That’s how revivals begin: ordinary people respond to an extraordinary call. They step outside their comfort zone and place their trust in God to accomplish what He would have them do. Are you willing to leave your comfort zone to reach people who need Jesus? Are you willing to build bridges to people who are of a different political persuasion than you are? Are you willing to build bridges to people who are of a different race than you are? Are you willing to build bridges to people who are just different from you? Don’t forget—that’s how revivals get started. Reflection question: What would it look like in your life to reach out to someone who is different from you? Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.