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The Reluctant Missionary (Jonah 3-4)

The Reluctant Missionary (Jonah 3-4) A missionary reading of Jonah 3–4 brings God’s heart for the nations into full view. The prophet reluctantly obeys, the city unexpectedly repents, and God compassionately relents. Jonah resents what God rejoices in, and the … Continue reading

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When he takes away

20241214 When he takes away Jonah 4:1-11 Jonah 4:1 Jonah was extremely upset and became furious.Jonah 4:2 He prayed to Yahveh: “Please, Yahveh, isn’t this what I thought while I was still in my own country? That’s why I ran … Continue reading

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anger management

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

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