Jonah: A Second Chance
Series Series on Jonah
“Jonah – A Second Chance”
Jonah 3:1-4 (Jonah 3:1-10)
Introduction
· A Summary Review of Chapters 1 & 2
· A Pattern Noted – The 5 R’s: Recognize, Remember, Repent, Rest, Release
· The Word of the Lord Comes, Repentance Granted, The Lord Relents
The 5 R’s of Chapter 3 (vs. 1-10):
- Receive (vs. 1-2; Jeremiah 1:7; Ezekiel 2:7)
· A Second Chance for Jonah
· Received His Commission from the Lord
· Preach the Message That the Lord Tells Us
- Repeat (vs. 3-4)
· Did “According to the word of the Lord” (v. 3a; Psalm 119:67, 71; Hebrews 12:11)
· Nineveh – The Great “City to God” (v. 3b; Calvin; Augustine) – A City of Great Wickedness
· A Message of Destruction Only? – 40 Days – a merciful delay by the Lord
Repent (vs. 5-6)
Reform (vs. 7-10)
Relent (v. 10)
Conclusion and Application
· Learn of the Mercy of God – Affliction is Good
· The Urgency of Repentance
Sermon ID | 11181321131 |
Duration | 32:15 |
Date | Nov 10, 2013 |
Category | Sunday Service |
Bible Text | Jonah 3:1-4; Psalm 119:67; Psalm 119:71 |