Three Things People Who Thrive in Serving God’s Don’t Do

Notes on Jonah 3:1-4:4

1. People who thrive in serving God don’t

choosing self-protection over faithfulness.

Psalms 67:1-2

Ephesians 2:8-10

2. People who thrive in serving God don’t have a sense of

Reveal Answer

to God’s favor.

Jonah 3:8-10, Jonah 4:1-4

Romans 3:23-24

3. People who thrive in serving God don’t set

for how he can work in the lives of those who are far from him.

John 3:16

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Questions for Discussion & Application:

1. What encouraged you, challenged you, or confused you in this week’s teaching?

2. As you reflect on the story of Jonah as whole, what stands out to you the most about God’s character?

3. Read Jonah 4:1-4. What do you make of the way Jonah reacts to the repentance of the people of Nineveh? How does the message of Jesus differ from the spirit that Jonah models in this part of the story?

4. Can you share the story of a time when someone else made an impact on you through showing you compassion or mercy?

5. Can you think of an opportunity you have to show others something of God’s mercy and compassion? Are there any ways we can support you or pray for you about this?

6. What do you hope to take away from this week’s teaching and apply to your life?