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Aug 30, 2009

Arguing With God

Passage: Jonah 4:1-11

Preacher: Tim Badal

Series:The Fugitive: Jonah The Runaway Prophet

Summary:

Part 10 “Arguing with God” Jonah 4:1-11 As we explore Jonah’s interaction with God we observe: 1. Jonah’s hatred of the wicked. This hatred caused Jonah to: Stop serving prematurely. Separate from others around him. Become a spectator. 2. God’s hesed toward the world. This is seen in: The time he gives for people to repent The tenderness He shows the prophet His teaching about the priorities of life 3. The only hope we have for winning others to Christ. This hope involves: Messengers who are obedient God’s message of repentance The miracle of new birth Christians having the mind of Christ

Detail:

Part 10

“Arguing with God”

Jonah 4:1-11

As we explore Jonah’s interaction with God we observe:

 1.      Jonah’s hatred of the wicked.

     This hatred caused Jonah to:

  • Stop serving prematurely.
  • Separate from others around him.
  • Become a spectator.

2.      God’s hesed toward the world.

     This is seen in:

  • The time he gives for people to repent
  • The tenderness He shows the prophet
  • His teaching about the priorities of life

3.     The only hope we have for winning others to Christ.

     This hope involves:

  • Messengers who are obedient
  • God’s message of repentance
  • The miracle of new birth
  • Christians having the mind of Christ