I. The God of Second Chances - Jonah 3:1
- Abraham - stopped in Haran (Genesis 11:27-12:4)
- Moses - Killed an Egyptian and fled to Midian (Exodus 2:11-3:12)
- Peter - denied Christ but was restored by Jesus (John 21:15-19)
- Saul / Paul - killed Christians - Damascus Road Encounter with Christ (Acts 7:58-8:9)
DO YOU NEED A SECOND CHANCE?
“Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tell you.” —Jonah 3:2
II. Obedience at Last - Jonah 3:3
III. A 5 Word Sermon - Jonah 3:4
- Amos 5:14-15
- Joel 2:12-13
- Jeremiah 3:11-13 + 15
The Word of God has Power!
IV. REVIVAL - Jonah 3:5
Niniveh believed God!
- Abraham believed God
- Moses believed God
- Peter believed God
- Paul believed God (1 Cor. 9:16; Acts 20:26)
V. Repentance and Faith - Jonah 3:6-9
Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus —Acts 3:19-20
When they heard these things they fell silent. And they glorified God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance that leads to life.” —Acts 11:18
…correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth —2 Timothy 2:25
THE KING DID NOT KNOW THE CHARACTER OF GOD - JONAH DID NOT TELL HIM!
- Who knows, maybe the god will be merciful…
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- The LORD, the LORD, merciful and gracious…
We know the character of God - are we making sure the city around us knows the character of God?
VI. The Mercy of God - Jonah 3:10
If everyone who you prayed for came to faith this week - how many more people would be in the kingdom next Sunday?
Does God change His mind?
- Numbers 23:19
- Isaiah 14:24
- Jeremiah 18:7-11