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A Different Kind of Ending
Jonah 4:1-11
“Those who are well have no need of a physician,
but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means:
‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’” Matthew 9:12
Question: Why does God desire mercy and not sacrifice?
Answer:
1. Lack of mercy is an obstacle to the work of God.
A. Jonah’s reaction to God’s mercy
B. Our response to God’s mercy
2. Lack of mercy is a barrier to fellowship with God.
A. What Jonah’s lack of mercy revealed about his knowledge of God
B. What our mercy reveals about our relationship with God.
3. Lack of mercy is an invitation to the discipline of God.
A. God’s creative lesson in Jonah’s life.
B. God’s creative purpose in our lives
Dr. Gary A. Schwarz
Shelton First Baptist Church
August 24, 2008
A Different Kind of Revival
Jonah 3:1-10
Two Accelerants that Ignite the Holy Fire of Revival:
I. The Sovereignty of God
A. God’s Miraculous Work in ______________
(1:1—3:1)
B. God’s Miraculous Work in _________________
(3:1-5)
II. The Sacrifices Required of God’s People
A. The Sacrifice of Repentance (3:5-6)
B. The Sacrifice of Prayer (3:7-9)
C. The Sacrifice of Faithful Service (3:10)
A Different Kind of Prophet
(Jonah 1:1-16)
I. Why was Jonah disobedient to God’s call?
II. How did Jonah’s disobedience affect others?
1. The Ninevites—
2. The sailors—
3. Jonah himself—
III. What were the consequences of Jonah’s disobedience?
1. God’s work in the sailors in spite of Jonah—
2. God’s discipline of Jonah—
