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Jul 26, 2009

Second Chances

Passage: Jonah 2:10-3:1

Preacher: Tim Badal

Series:The Fugitive: Jonah The Runaway Prophet

Summary:

Part 5 “Second Chances” Jonah 2:10-3:1 How many times has a single event, and particularly an unfortunate failure in a person’s life, defined his or her life from that point on? Fortunately for Jonah and many others in scripture, as well as for us, our God many times provides for second chances. What can we learn from the biblical examples of second chances, and how can we make the most of the new opportunities that God gives to us? In order to make the most of second chances, we must: 1. Examine the lives of people in scripture who were given a second chance. Moses: separation David: confrontation The prodigal son: desperation Peter: demonstration John Mark: affirmation Jonah: isolation 2. Engage in the biblical procedure that leads to second chances. This procedure involves: Seeing the reality of our sin. Showing remorse for our sin. Seeking repentance after we sin. Spending time reflecting on where we’ve been. Submitting when we’re re-commissioned. 3. Experience the part God plays in our second chances. God’s part in our second chances gives us the opportunity to: Serve as his missionaries. Share his message.

Detail:

Part 5

“Second Chances”

Jonah 2:10-3:1

 

How many times has a single event, and particularly an unfortunate failure in a person’s life, defined his or her life from that point on?  Fortunately for Jonah and many others in scripture, as well as for us, our God many times provides for second chances. 

What can we learn from the biblical examples of second chances, and how can we make the most of the new opportunities that God gives to us? 

In order to make the most of second chances, we must:

1.      Examine the lives of people in scripture who were given a second chance.

  • Moses:  separation
  • David:  confrontation
  • The prodigal son:  desperation
  • Peter:  demonstration
  • John Mark:  affirmation
  • Jonah:  isolation

2.      Engage in the biblical procedure that leads to second chances.

This procedure involves:

  • Seeing the reality of our sin.
  • Showing remorse for our sin.
  • Seeking repentance after we sin.
  • Spending time reflecting on where we’ve been.
  • Submitting when we’re re-commissioned.

3.     Experience the part God plays in our second chances.

God’s part in our second chances gives us the opportunity to:

  • Serve as his missionaries.
  • Share his message.