DesperationJonah chapter 2

Jonah

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• Jonah – almost entirely narrativeJonah – almost entirely narrative

• Event happened around 800-780 BCEvent happened around 800-780 BC

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• Jonah tells us things about GodJonah tells us things about God

• Jonah exposes deep things about Jonah exposes deep things about ourselvesourselves

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The nature of the fishThe nature of the fish

How did Jonah get into this mess?How did Jonah get into this mess?

• He disobeyed GodHe disobeyed God

• He kept silent when he should have spoken

• He neglected to pray

The nature of the fishThe nature of the fish

How did Jonah get into this mess?How did Jonah get into this mess?

• He disobeyed GodHe disobeyed God

• He kept silent when he should have spoken

• He neglected to pray

Rediscover the presence of God in your life

• Jonah “cried out” to the Lord v2Jonah “cried out” to the Lord v2

• Admitted he was desperate v2Admitted he was desperate v2

• Jonah prayed in faithJonah prayed in faith

Reposition the word of God in your life

Seek out fellowship with other Christ-followers

Jonah’s part - return to a place of genuine worship (v4)

God’s part – lifting us from the pit (v6)

Jonah’s part – keeping promises (v9b)

Jonah’s part - return to a place of genuine worship (v4)

God’s part – lifting us from the pit (v6)

Jonah’s part – keeping promises (v9b)

Re-sate your promises

(v8-9)(v8-9)

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