A Lesson Worth Remembering

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Sermon Outline

Why was Jonah angry? 

Jonah 4:1,3; 2 Kings 14:23-25

• The political, social, and spiritual climate of his time
• He desired justice for hisi ruthless enemy
• He was hopeful God would restore Israel

What did Jonah believe about God?

Jonah 4:2; Exodus 34:5-7; Micah 7:18

• God is gracious.
• God is merciful.
• God is slow to anger.
• God is abounding in steadfast love.
• God relents from disaster.

Does God cause suffering?

Jonah 4:5-8; 1 Peter 1:6-7; Jeremiah 32:15-37; Job 42:2

• God appointed protection (plant)
• God appointed the removal of protection (worm)
• God appointed physical pain (scorching wind)

What is God's response to Jonah?

Jonah 4:9-11; Psalm 8:3-4; Job 38,40:1-2

• "Do you do well to be angry?" (I am God alone)
• "You pity the plant..." (I am Creator)
• "Should I not pity that great city?" (I am Redeemer)

What do you believe about God?

Jonah 4:9-11; Isaiah 45:7; Amos 3:6; Colossians 1:17; John 1:29

• The Author, Sustainer, Ruler of all creation
• The Most Holy and Wise God
• The Giver of every good gift and spiritual blessing
• The Keeper of every promise He makes
• The One working all things according to His perfect will
• The Lamb who takes away the sin of the world!

What's Worth Remembering?

• God is...
• and I am NOT.
• In all things, He is fully trustworthy.
• He is always and completely worthy of praise and adoration.
• I can depend on Him in whatever He asks me to walk through, because He is: gracious, merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and relenting from deserved disaster.