As we conclude our study of the book of Jonah we find God making it personal with Jonah. Chris explains God longs for more than mere obedience but seeks to transform us by the renewing of our minds. He invites us to consider what our emotions reveal about our attitudes towards God and to allow God to speak directly to those emotions.
Chapter 3 of Jonah gives an insight into what true repentance looks like and leads to. Chris explores the themes of restoration and obedience for Jonah and the Ninevites, highlighting that God does not require us to be perfect to begin being obedient. He asks what repentance, restoration and obedience look like for our own situations.
Chris continues a deeper look at Jonah applying the lesson Jonah learns about salvation to our lives and inviting all to stop clinging to worthless idols and receive God’s grace.
Is Jonah more than a big fish story? Chris applies the lessons of Jonah’s disobedience and suffering to the use of spiritual gifts today. He challenges us not to resist the Spirit but to eagerly desire the gifts He brings.