God’s Sovereign Work

Intro

Illustration: The DO-OVER rule in a game | grace and an opportunity to do it right this time | Life often doesn’t give us many do-overs | But the Lord’s grace gives us do-overs all the time | Jonah is an example of this.

1. Be Submitted

Jonah 3:1-3

Illustration: Black Hawk Down | In 1993 Army Ranger Jeff Struecker was trapped in the battle of Mogadishu | Testimony about his experience SLU.

2. Be Saved

Jonah 3:4-10

Illustration: COVID-19 Culture changed over night | When people in authority demand change | change happens. | When Jesus saves he saves and your life will be transformed.

3. Be Sympathetic

Jonah 4:1-10 Illustration: Two Brothers | Broken Toy | Parent tells older sibling to give a prized toy to younger brother | Older sibling pouts | Jonah is like the brother pouting.

CLOSING 1. Are you living submitted to the Lord in all areas of your life? Or are you making excuses to not follow his calling?

2. Have you received Jesus as Lord of your life? Have you received his grace?

3. Are you so caught up in your circumstances that you are not able to see the needs of others? Ask the Lord to allow you to be sensitive to others around you.