Jonah 1:11-17 God in the Midst of Chaos

Sin breeds chaos

We are often confused within the chaos of our sin

The sailors look to Jonah for answers

Jonah 1:11 (ESV)

Then they said to him, “What shall we do to you, that the sea may quiet down for us?” For the sea grew more and more tempestuous.

Jonah provides the answer

Jonah 1:12 (ESV)

He said to them, “Pick me up and hurl me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for you, for I know it is because of me that this great tempest has come upon you.”

The sailors seek escape

Jonah 1:13 (ESV)

Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea grew more and more tempestuous against them.

But they are finally brought to obedience

Jonah 1:14–16 (ESV)

Therefore they called out to the Lord, “O Lord, let us not perish for this man’s life, and lay not on us innocent blood, for you, O Lord, have done as it pleased you.” So they picked up Jonah and hurled him into the sea, and the sea ceased from its raging. Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows.

Jonah is in the belly of the fish

Jonah 1:17 (ESV)

And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

Our God will pursue His children

Our God is greater than our biggest fears

Our God is Jesus