Introduction We were studying the short book of Jonah last Sunday and the Sunday before that. And I made the case that the book of Jonah is not about mission, which is how it's often interpreted, but it's about God's mercy. It's not about mission, because God didn't send Jonah to Nineveh to preach the … Continue reading Nahum 1–3
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Jonah 3+4
Introduction We began a short, two-part series on the book of Jonah last week. And that means we'll finish it this evening. It's a two-part series because the book of Jonah can be divided into two parts: chapters 1 and 2; and chapters 3 and 4. Both parts follow the same pattern: they both begin … Continue reading Jonah 3+4
Jonah 1+2
Introduction This evening we're beginning a short series of sermons on the book of Jonah. I've preached on Jonah several times before in my life as a preacher. The last time was in 2013 and it was here in Immanuel. But I've never been entirely happy with any of my sermons on Jonah. And so, … Continue reading Jonah 1+2
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