God's Passion for People

In Jonah 4 we see God's passion for people. Jonah wanted Nineveh destroyed - God had said destruction was coming! But God relented when they turned from their evil ways. God is still passionate for people, wanting all to turn from their sin and turn to Jesus.

The Blessing of God's Judgment

God sent Jonah to proclaim judgment on Nineveh - as a sign of his love for the people of Nineveh.

Jonah: Recovery from Failure

In the belly of the big fish, Jonah could see (and feel!) that he had failed big time. Stuck in a bad situation and with no way out, what could he do? He called on God and was delivered.

Jonah: Why Argue with God?

Jonah had a clear call from God. He didn't ask questions, he didn't argue, he just disobeyed. The Bible gives us examples in Abraham and Jesus (and others) or people who argued with God for the good of others and for their own good.

A Nation that Pleases God

What kind of nation, if any, can please God? In Isaiah 19 we see not only the obvious - Israel, God's chosen people - can please God, but also that Assyria and Egypt can also please God. How does that happen?