THE GOD OF THE SECOND CHANCES! (Jonah 3)
RENEWAL! (v1-3)
- The word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time
REVIVAL! (v4-9)
- A short sermon
- A strong reaction
REFUSAL! (v10)
- God refuses to judge the penitent
1) LORD DELIVER US! (1 Pet 5:8-9, Mark 7:20-23) From the evil one From our evil hearts 2) LORD DEFEND US! (Psalm 25:1, 16-18; Psalm 27:1,5) From our enemies 3) LORD DISPLAY US! (Eph 3:10, Col 1:21, Jude 25) Before the angels
God’s love Shown Through Jesus is: 1. A PRACTICAL LOVE Jesus was compassionate and it always led to action. “To see good put into action is what everyone needs.” 2. A PERSONAL LOVE Jesus met people in their own situations. He did not sit in the Temple and expect people to come to Him….
1) ITS CASE! (56:9-12) The leaders were irresponsible. They don’t see, know, warn. They are lazy, greedy, care less, selfish, pleasure seeking and arrogant. 2) ITS CURSE! (57:1-13a) The people languish into sin. The righteous perish Superstition flourishes God is mocked Children are abused Illicit sex becomes a new god Ambition and popularity reign Lies…
Who are the Gatecrashers?: 1. THE MATERIALISTS (v26) These people were concerned only to fill their stomachs. They did not “see” the sign that which proved Jesus was the Son of God yet they had been there when the miracle was performed. 2. THE LEGALISTS (v28) They ask what they need to be doing to…
1) How do we know God exists? Consider the Clues: a) Creation b) Conscience c) Christ 2) What is God like? – He is a Spirit, Eternal, All Knowing, All Powerful, Always Present 3) What sort of God is He? a) Great – (v3) b) Good – (v7,9) c) Loving – (v8) d)…
1. IS GOD REALLY IN CONTROL OF EVERYTHING? a) He Controls Nature b) He Controls All Creatures c) He Controls The Actions Of Mankind d) He Controls The Nations e) He Controls All Circumstances f) He Controls The Devil 2. DO I REALLY BELIEVE THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL? a) We Should TREMBLE (Ps…