12.04.07
A few thoughts on Jonah
My preacher recently did a series on Jonah. I have included links to the three sermons for anyone who is interested.
We coordinate our classes with the sermons at my church. So, I have been spending a lot of time in Jonah lately.
Jonah is familiar territory to me. I have spent a lot of time learning, teaching and preaching from that book. It is interesting the way my outlook on it has changed over time. When I was a child, I thought the book was about God’s miracles. As I grew, I thought it was about duty. Later, I thought it was about Racism. Still later, I thought it was about Jonah and his character flaws. Then, I thought it was about me and my character flaws. Not long ago, I thought it was about Grace and God’s character. Now, I have come to understand that I have been right this book all along.
I am Jonah Part 1: Stepping toward Ninevah
I am Jonah Part 2: The worst Sermon ever preached
I am Jonah Part 3: Forgiving God for Forgiving