Ridiculous Jonah

Introduction

Have you ever tried removing God from His throne?

Have you ever tried to disregard what God says about Himself?

Have you ever thought you know better than God?

We see this in Jonah. Trying to do things on our own terms.

Question: God to Jonah (4:4-8)

The New International Version Chapter 4

“Is it right for you to be angry?”

Jonah was angry about God repenting judgement on Nineveh.

2nd Question: God to Jonah (4:9)

The New International Version Chapter 4

“Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?”

Jonah was angry about God destroying the plant that gave comfort.

Lesson of Jonah (4:10-11)

Struggles with forgiveness, who God is, repentance, angry, vengeance

Sometimes we care more about ourselves than others.

Sometimes we think we know better than God.

Wrap-up:

Look at the conflict in Jonah throughout the book.

Don’t be a Run-Away Jonah!

What God call you to do, just do it.

Be Grateful that God Wants to Use you!

Don’t be a Reluctant Jonah!

Amazing response, the Ninevites repented.

Be Grateful that someone Told you!

Don’t be a Ridiculous Jonah!

Be Grateful when God Works!