THE RELUCTANT MISSIONARY

Intro. - Jonah is the poster child for how not to be a missionary - tell story

Hearing, But Not Listening Jonah 1:1-3

We do not lie what we hear 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Hearing, but not acting James 1:22-25

Fear

The Assyrians were bloodthirsty Nahum 3:1-3

Fear of the unknown

Pride

They do not deserve it - Samaritans & Gentiles in NT

We are better than they are or we are condescending

Don’t Have A Choice

Storm = Big Fish = I had better do it

God forced me - I had no choice

Failure To Understand God Jonah 4:1-3

Questioning God and trusting God

God wants all people to repent 2 Peter 3:8-9

Concl. - Jonah’s Prayer - Jonah 2:1-9