Nope. The sign of Jonah is the one sign given to the generation of Jesus' time. How do you think that happened? By accident? Doesn't it occur to you Jonah did exactly what God wanted him to do?
Once a man is totally dedicated to God, God is able to use that man, whether he sees it or not. Jonah was a prophet of God, knew that God would not destroy Nineveh, and due to his integrity as a prophet he did not want to prophesy something that wouldn't happen. The incredible grace he received from his "resurrection" from the deep gave Jonah the power to effectively preach to Nineveh. Jonah's disobedience came directly from God, who arranged for him to be the perfect sign to later generations. "For God has shut up all in disobedience so that He may show mercy to all." Ro. 11:32
Unless and until you understand the power of God, you will be permanently stuck with finding things wrong with His chosen. This is nothing more than the accuser of the brethren.
Wonderful job of opening our eyes and connecting the past with the present!!! Solomon's words ring true about nothing being new under the sun. Casual Christianity is a hazard for sure! Instead of focusing on God and glorifying Him in unity folks are choosing comfort and seeking to satisfy their own desires! Keep speaking and writing the truth!!! Thanks so much!
A fair question. If he wrote the book, as many assume, then I hope it would be a sign he learned his lesson. But from within the book there's no sign he ever "got it."
The book is a great parallel to the oldest son in the prodigal parable. One can be “in”, and still miss the forrest. However, God still showed Jonah grace.
It makes for an interesting case study, the open-ended ending of the Jonah makes for great speculation…it’s almost as if the author is saying “which way, o man?”.
Thank You, Brother.... I'm also thinking this just might be a great book title "Casual Christianity" Praying for You and Yours 🙏🤟
Thank you!
I liked what you saw and how you put it.
Nope. The sign of Jonah is the one sign given to the generation of Jesus' time. How do you think that happened? By accident? Doesn't it occur to you Jonah did exactly what God wanted him to do?
Once a man is totally dedicated to God, God is able to use that man, whether he sees it or not. Jonah was a prophet of God, knew that God would not destroy Nineveh, and due to his integrity as a prophet he did not want to prophesy something that wouldn't happen. The incredible grace he received from his "resurrection" from the deep gave Jonah the power to effectively preach to Nineveh. Jonah's disobedience came directly from God, who arranged for him to be the perfect sign to later generations. "For God has shut up all in disobedience so that He may show mercy to all." Ro. 11:32
Unless and until you understand the power of God, you will be permanently stuck with finding things wrong with His chosen. This is nothing more than the accuser of the brethren.
So God made somebody sin.
Calvinism, ladies and gentlemen!
God didn’t say it was sin. That’s from you. Accuser of the brethren, ladies and gentlemen?
Romans 11:32
“For God has shut up all in disobedience so that He may show mercy to all.”
Disobedience isn't sin... this is news to me.
So you’re saying God made somebody sin?
Calvinism, ladies and gentlemen!
Wonderful job of opening our eyes and connecting the past with the present!!! Solomon's words ring true about nothing being new under the sun. Casual Christianity is a hazard for sure! Instead of focusing on God and glorifying Him in unity folks are choosing comfort and seeking to satisfy their own desires! Keep speaking and writing the truth!!! Thanks so much!
A question I've had...was Jonah saved?
A fair question. If he wrote the book, as many assume, then I hope it would be a sign he learned his lesson. But from within the book there's no sign he ever "got it."
The book is a great parallel to the oldest son in the prodigal parable. One can be “in”, and still miss the forrest. However, God still showed Jonah grace.
It makes for an interesting case study, the open-ended ending of the Jonah makes for great speculation…it’s almost as if the author is saying “which way, o man?”.