Perfection Not Required

Jonah was a faithful prophet. 2 Kings 14

Assyria was an enemy of Israel.

Israel was the 10 northern tribes.

Themes:

God’s Justice vs Perfect Justice

Grace and Mercy

Running from God

What to do with evil nations

God’s Patience

God’s Sovereignty

The persistent love of God

Repentance and forgiveness

God told Jonah to “Go”!

Jonah said, “I’ll go”… away.

Our actions influences other people.

The sailors seem to have more faith than Jonah.

Jonah states who the Lord is.

God is always in control.

God pursues us.

God uses broken people.

God uses people who run.

God hasn’t given up on you.