The word reached the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, removed his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes.And he issued a proclamation and published through Nineveh, “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste anything. Let them not feed or drink water, but let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, … [Read more...] about Jonah: The Repentant King
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Jonah: The Prophecy of Doom
So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, three days’ journey in breadth. Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s journey. And he called out, “Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” And the people of Nineveh believed God. They called for a fast and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of … [Read more...] about Jonah: The Prophecy of Doom
Jonah: A Return to Dry Land
And the LORD spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah out upon the dry land. Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tell you.”Jonah 2:10-3:2 When we finally reach a place of humble repentance, God has you right where He wants you and He will place you right … [Read more...] about Jonah: A Return to Dry Land
Jonah: A Prayer of Repentance
Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the belly of the fishJonah 2:1 When you find yourself stuck in a trap of your own making, what is your usual first response? Do you blame someone else, perhaps even the devil? Do you sit and wallow in the mud like a half-satisfied pig? Do you find yourself seeking ingenious methods of getting yourself out of your situation, only … [Read more...] about Jonah: A Prayer of Repentance
Jonah: A Fishy Grace
And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.Jonah 1:17 Even in the midst of judgment, God Almighty will often provide a means of mercy in accordance with His sovereignty in order to perfect His will. Even when the natural consequences of our sin seem to crush us, God Himself will prepare a … [Read more...] about Jonah: A Fishy Grace