Jonah has to be one of the most remarkable books in the bible. It’s a true account of an unwilling messenger who God chose to use despite his fear, self righteousness and anger towards his enemies. It’s a wonderful reminder to us that God’s Sovereign plan supercedes our personal issues. And yet, He uses the circumstances to reveal Jonah’s sin, his anger towards enemies, his self righteousness and his lack of trust in God. The book is a masterful account that manages to weave the macro story of God’s redemption plan for pagan Nineveh with the subplot of Jonah’s own personal dealings with God.
The small four chapter book has so many themes it’s almost hard to list them all. It shows the link between the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man, the price of running from God, the love of God for his rebellious servants, the worthlessness of idolatry, revival, self righteousness and God’s compassion for the world.
Perhaps you thought the book of Jonah was only a far fetched account of a man and a fish. As you listen to these sermons, may God open your eyes to see the wonder of His character and the wisdom of responding to His call.
Books & Commentaries:
“Jonah – Running From God”, Peter Williams, Day One
“The Message of Jonah”, Rosemary Nixon, The Bible Speaks Today series
Sunday Sermons
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Series: Jonah – Repentance and RedemptionShould I not pity Nineveh | Simon Murphy |
| The Weak Servant | Simon Murphy Jonah 4:1-3 28th June 2009 Download Mp3 Study Notes |
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| Nineveh Repents | Lester Chan Jonah 3:1-10 21th June 2009 Download Mp3 |
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| The Prayer of Jonah | Simon Murphy Jonah 2:1-10 14th June 2009 Download Mp3 Study Notes |
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| The Sovereignty and Discipline of God | Simon Murphy Jonah 1:4-17 7th June 2009 Download Mp3 Study Notes |
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| Running from God: Sin | Simon Murphy Jonah 1:3-17 31st May 2009 Download Mp3 Study Notes |
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| The Call of God | Simon Murphy Jonah 1:1-3 24th May 2009 Download Mp3 Study Notes |