Man on the Run Part 2

“Man On the Run”
Jonah 1:17-2:1-10
March 30, 2008

The book of Jonah is different from the other minor prophets. It is not so much a message to the people, but a message about the prophet himself. It is Jonah’s story as told by Jonah.
Jonah’s Predicament (v. 1:17)
Jonah’s Prayer (vs. 2:1-6)
His Distress (vs. 2-3)
His Desperation (v. 4)
His (near) Death (experience) (vs. 5-6)
Jonah’s Pursuit (vs. 2:7-10)
Remembering God (v. 7)
Renouncing Sin/Self-Reliance (v. 8)
Resubmitting to God’s Authority (v. 9)
Receiving His Deliverance (v. 10)

Application:
Chapter 2 warns us of superficial spirituality.