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Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion

Dive into the cherished Bible story of Jonah from the Old Testament, exploring how Jonah's journey towards God, prayer in the fish's belly, repentance, and obedience to God's will teach valuable lessons of faith and devotion. Discover the significance of Jonah's experiences and how his story reflects themes of salvation, second chances, and the power of God's forgiveness. Follow Jonah's transformation as he runs towards God and fulfills his mission in Ninevah, showcasing the enduring message of redemption and divine mercy.

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Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion

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  2. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion

  3. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs Toward God 1:17 – 2:10 • Jonah’s stay in the fish’s belly is important • Jesus gives this event credibility when He compares it to His own D/B/R Mt 12:38-40 • Would the Lord have used something “fictitious” to certify His own resurrection?

  4. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs Toward God 1:17 – 2:10 • While Jonah was in the fish’s belly, how good do you suppose Ninevah looked? • POINTÙ How much better will things go for us when we do not try “evading” the will of God?

  5. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs Toward God 1:17 – 2:10 • Jonah’s prayer 2:1-9 • It emphasizes several emotions… - helplessness, fear, separation from God - realization that if salvation (deliverance) comes, it only comes from God

  6. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs Toward God 1:17 – 2:10 • Jonah’s prayer 2:1-9 • It emphasizes several emotions… - repentance (renewed resolve) to fulfill one’s God-given duties 2 Cor 7:10-11 - chastisement from a loving, but fair Father Heb 12:5-11

  7. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs Toward God 1:17 – 2:10 • Jonah’s prayer 2:1-9 • He expressed his own sinfulness, and his attempts to still reach out toward God • He admits God’s just nature to punish Him, yet he knows God hears the penitent

  8. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs Toward God 1:17 – 2:10 • Jonah’s prayer 2:1-9 • He concluded by vowing to serve God as He commanded (i.e. he will go to Ninevah) • God’s response 2:10 • The fish vomits Jonah up on the shore

  9. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs Toward God 1:17 – 2:10 • Some Applications… • God uses that which we think will “destroy” us (the fish swallowing Jonah) to actually humble and save us • God is a “God of 2nd chances”

  10. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs With God 3:1-10 • God’s word came to Jonah a 2nd time v. 1 • It was the same as the 1st time v. 2 1:2 • POINTÙall human efforts cannot thwart God’s will Mt 5:18 24:35 1 Pet 1:24-25 Isa 55:8-11

  11. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs With God 3:1-10 • Notice what God did not mention • He said nothing of Jonah’s previous conduct in rebelling against His will • Based on Jonah’s repentance, God had forgiven and forgotten Heb 8:12

  12. “Yet forty days and Ninevah will be destroyed.” Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs With God 3:1-10 • Jonah goes to Ninevah, cries against it v. 3 • The city is large…a “daunting task” v. 4a • His “oracle” is only 8 words long v. 4b

  13. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs With God 3:1-10 • The people of Ninevah responded vv. 5-9 • They “believed in God” v. 5a • They “fasted and put on sackcloth” v. 5b • The king also repented, and decreed that everyone “repent” & “call on God” vv. 6-9

  14. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs With God 3:1-10 • Ninevah’s repentance = genuine Mt 12:41 • Jesus compared them to hypocrites • Why was Jonah successful? Lk 11:29-30 • He was a “sign” to the people of Ninevah just as Christ would be to the Jews

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