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The 3 Rs of Jonah

The 3 Rs of Jonah. www.HebronChurchOfChrist.com. The 3 Rs of Jonah. Jonah: a fascinating historic record Only one know to survive being fish vomit Powerful preaching – Gentile city repented Resented God’s grace. The 3 Rs of Jonah. Directly connected to Christ, Mt. 12:38-41 Jonah

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The 3 Rs of Jonah

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  1. The 3 Rs of Jonah www.HebronChurchOfChrist.com

  2. The 3 Rs of Jonah • Jonah: a fascinating historic record • Only one know to survive being fish vomit • Powerful preaching – Gentile city repented • Resented God’s grace

  3. The 3 Rs of Jonah • Directly connected to Christ, Mt. 12:38-41 • Jonah • In belly of fish 3 days/nights • Brought out • Preached • People repented

  4. The 3 Rs of Jonah • Directly connected to Christ, Mt. 12:38-41 • Jesus • In heart of earth 3 days/nights • Resurrected • Preached – apostles • People repented

  5. The 3 Rs of Jonah Rebellion Repentance Resentment

  6. The 3 Rs of Jonah Rebellion • God called Jonah to preach, Jon. 1:1, 2 • We are called by the word, Rom. 12:1 • To go a certain Way, Acts 19:23; 2 Pt. 2:2, 21 • To live righteously, Titus 2:11-13 • To expose sin, Lk. 24:46, 47

  7. The 3 Rs of Jonah Rebellion • He refused to go the right way, Jon. 1:2, 3 • Free will to resist, Acts 7:51 • Went opposite direction • Obstinate • Refuse to submit to husband, 1 Pt. 3:1 • Refuse to obey parents, Eph. 6:1 • Refuse to obey the gospel, Acts 24:25

  8. The 3 Rs of Jonah Rebellion • He suffered the consequences, Jon. 1:4 • He brought the trouble, Jon. 1:7, 9, 10 • Our troubles often due to our sins • Financial: materialism, Jas. 5:1-3 • Health: sinful habits, Prov. 23:29-35 • Marital: selfishness, 1 Pt. 3:7 • Family: laziness, lack of training, Eph. 6:4

  9. The 3 Rs of Jonah Rebellion • He suffered the consequences, Jon. 1:4 • Others suffered too, Jon. 1:5 • Family: cost money, worry • Friends: in same “boat,” reputation • Church: credibility, effectiveness

  10. The 3 Rs of Jonah Rebellion • He suffered the consequences, Jon. 1:4 • His “sacrifice” required to calm the sea, • Jon. 1:12, 15, 17 • Think the answer is to run harder • Get nowhere • Stop running • Accept full consequences

  11. The 3 Rs of Jonah Repentance • Jonah bottomed out, Jon. 2:1 • Like the prodigal son, Lk. 15:14-17 • Like us • No money • No home • No friends • No marriage

  12. The 3 Rs of Jonah Repentance • He repented in the fish’s belly, Jon. 2:2-9 • Found hope, Jon. 2:2, 4 • God is willing to help, 2 Pt. 3:9 • Way out may not be pleasant, Jon. 2:10

  13. The 3 Rs of Jonah Repentance • Same command given again, Jon. 3:1, 2 • God’s will did not change • Same after rebellion as before • Sin does not start negotiations

  14. The 3 Rs of Jonah Repentance • Same command given again, Jon. 3:1, 2 • He obeyed, Jon. 3:3, 4 • Shows true repentance • Change of behavior required, • Acts 26:19, 20 Results, Jon. 3:5

  15. The 3 Rs of Jonah Resentment • Jonah was angry with God, Jon. 4:1-4 • Nineveh the enemy • Would rather die than help them • Like the older son, Lk. 15:25-32

  16. The 3 Rs of Jonah Resentment • Jonah was angry with God, Jon. 4:1-4 • Our anger, “They don’t deserve it!” • He betrayed me • She lied to me • He hurt my daughter / brother / friend We don’t deserve it Rom. 5:6-8

  17. The 3 Rs of Jonah Resentment • Jonah was focused on the insignificant, • Jon. 4:5-11 • Comfort in the plant • Our focus on the next episode of XYZ • Intense interest in sports • Which college will my child get into

  18. The 3 Rs of Jonah Resentment • Jonah was focused on the insignificant, • Jon. 4:5-11 • Disregard for the innocent • Not helping spouse be a better Christian • Not raising children in the Lord • Not leading others to the Lord

  19. The 3 Rs of Jonah • Where are YOU? • On shore: called by word or providence • On the boat in the storm • In the belly of the fish • Vomited on the beach • Doing God’s will

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