In this sermon, guest speaker, and Yellowstone Christian College student, Justen Shaw brings us a message of encouragement that anyone can relate to. Navigating the storms of life can only be done by our hearts ever remaining on Christ’s words as the compass that guides us through and allows us to be victorious in our Kingdom pursuits.

Hearing God’s Call: Jonah The Prophet Who Argues With God With Jonah, we get not just God’s word, but a conversation. Jeremiah also connects with God this way. BOTH were rather reluctant prophets. What is the role of a prophet? Jonah’s First Call and Failure An Ear for God: 1 Now the word of the Lord…

Running from God can be a costly trip.

Background Jonah‘s name means DOVE, and he was a servant of the Lord from Gath Hepher a town in the tribe of Zebulun. Jonah is the son of Amittai, and he was and he remained to be the only Old Testament prophet to attempt to run from God. One of four prophets whose ministries were specifically referred…

Just as the book of Jonah will have us to rejoice in the steadfast love and compassion of the Lord, so it also seeks to instill a right fear of the Lord within our hearts. In this passage, we see how God works to bless us with a right fear of him, exposing us to the power of his majesty, revealing the impotence of lesser saviors, and saving those who are perishing.

The Plan of God 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me.” God’s plan is to send a messenger to Nineveh that will preach his word to the people in that great city. The people will…

Calling and Rebellion

Jonah is called by God- but instead accepting God's call, Jonah begins the downward descent of disobedience. Despite his obstinance, God does not give up on him.

The author’s purpose was “to expose absurdity by the irony of satire,” the absurdity specifically of Jonah, who, as an arrogant isolationist, “holds the God of heaven and earth in [his] pocket, all the while making pious noises about his universal reign and the breadth of his compassion” (p. 54). It…

Intro Today - begin series cover most of the summer. Looking at one of my favorite OT books. Story of Jonah has captivated Bible readers and is very well known, especially by children. It’s a story, that I believe, will challenge our notions of who God is and his missional heart towards people who don’t…

The book of Jonah is about the long-suffering God of Creation, who reigns over the nations in unstoppable power and authority. It’s the story about the Lord of the universe, who appoints the comings and goings of prophets, sailors, kings, and peasants. It’s a book about the heart of God, who does not delight in the death of the wicked, but who also enforces perfect justice, while showing undeserved mercy.

Talk recorded as part of the full virtual service for May 3, 2020.

Our perspective influences everything we do, including how we respond to God's mission. Jonah, a prophet from the land of Israel, hears Yahweh issuing him a proclamation to preach to his enemies - the Ninevites. Rather than listening to God and teaching a message of repentance and abiding in God's presence. Jonah takes a different route and flees from God's mission to save the Gentiles. Will we walk in the footsteps of Jonah, or we follow the ways of Christ? If we have a biblical perspective, the church will listen to God, preach the truth, and abide in God's presence.

Jonah's response to God's command.

Jonah's story is the perfect example of spiritual rebellion.

Historical background. Jonah flees the presence of God.