Category Archives: Jonah

anger management

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jonah 4 Jonah was a success at being a prophet, but a failure at controlling his own emotions.  The LORD provided a visual aid to remind Jonah that – to him, compassion is more important than justice.  Even those of … Continue reading →

Posted in anger, compassion, grace, Jonah, judgment, vengeance | Tagged | Leave a comment

changing the world

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jonah 3 The king gave his decree after the people had already started showing signs of repentance and humility.  I don’t believe this text is out of order.  I think it reflects the fact that political rulers are not usually … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, humility, Jonah, kingdom of God, repentance | Tagged | Leave a comment

recommitment

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jonah 2 Jonah had to get to the point of death before he would surrender to the LORD’s will. Verse 7 says “As my life was slipping away, I remembered the LORD. And my earnest prayer went out to you … Continue reading →

Posted in commitment, faithfulness, Jonah, ministry, missions | Tagged | 1 Comment

turning down the job

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Jonah 1 Jonah was a reluctant prophet. God had called him to go to Nineveh. He knew the LORD and he knew the message, and he knew his audience. His problem was he didn’t want to do what God wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, faithfulness, Jonah | Tagged | Leave a comment