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Jonah’s psalm recap
not an essential chapter…story is complete w/o it
gives depth and character to the book
consistent style/flow of psalms of thanksgiving from adversity
Developed an understanding of Sheol…a continuum of separation from God.
going deep in allows us to experience the extent of God’s mercy and reach to pull us out.
interesting verse 8
Question: What is the most challenging part of repentance for you?
Or Why do you think repentance is so challenging?
Commissioned
Jonah is recommission to go to Nineveh, appropriately so because he had renewed his vow to be obedient to the Lord.
Compare to the first commission…What is different
There is greater instruction on what is to be said to Nineveh.
God is a God of second chances, but it is always in-line with His purpose.
When there is a history of rebellion, greater instruction and guidance is needed.
Remember, the ministry behind the ministry.
Jonah’s journey
projected travel time of about a month with camel/caravan…much longer on foot.
Jonah eventually arrives and begins to share God’s message
There is a lot of speculation as to the reality of Nineveh and what is given in scripture.
Was Nineveh so big it took 3 days to walk it?
Were the 3 days indicative of the the process a visitor would go through to reach the king?
Is it just Nineveh or the surrounding areas as well.
The beginning of change was a grass roots movement.
The people heard the warning and began to respond.
eventually the movement of the people, Jonah’s message and Jonah made it to the king.
The beginning of Repentance
What is repentance?
The turning of our minds to God
metonia is an action that characterizes our return to God
submitting my will (the seat of my will is in my mind) to His
What is the significance of the actions of the Ninevites with respect to repentance?
fasting and sackcloth
departure from the pleasures and lusts of this world
imposing of physical discomfort
taking on a state of humility…especially for the king
Are these actions sufficient enough for repentance?
Why?
What is the key to repentance in these verses?
The turning from their evil ways and violence.
Physical expressions are only a beginning part to repentance.
The goal is a change in the life lived thereafter.
God desires a change in us that is evident by the life we lead.
So, Did God change his mind?
Key point, God told Jonah to preach, not prophecy of destruction.
Preaching that destruction will come without change is more along the lines of a warning of an impending consequence.
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“…forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us...”
There is an inherent warning with consequences if we choose not to forgive.
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