Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2

4Then the LORD sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 4Then the LORD sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. 5 All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 4Then the LORD sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. 5 All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 6 The captain went to him and said, "How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us, and we will not perish.”

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 8 So they asked him, "Tell us, who is responsible for making all this trouble for us? What do you do? Where do you come from? What is your country? From what people are you?" 9 He answered, "I am a Hebrew and I worship the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the land.” 10 This terrified them and they asked, "What have you done?” (They knew he was running away from the LORD, because he had already told them so.)

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 7 Then the sailors said to each other, "Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity." They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 11 The sea was getting rougher and rougher. So they asked him, "What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?“ 13 Instead, the men did their best to row back to land. But they could not, for the sea grew even wilder than before.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 17 But the LORD provided a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside the fish three days and three nights.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 17 But the LORD provided a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside the fish three days and three nights. “appointed”

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 times of trouble 3So am I allotted months of vanity, And nights of trouble are appointed me. Job 7:3

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 times of trouble His compassion 3 You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come. Psalm 102:13

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 times of trouble His compassion times of affliction 3 that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this. 1 Thessalonians 3:3

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 times of trouble His compassion times of affliction spiritual leaders & those in authority 5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 times of trouble His compassion times of affliction spiritual leaders & those in authority time of death 27And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment. Hebrew 9:27

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 times of trouble His compassion times of affliction spiritual leaders & those in authority time of death time of judgment 27And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment. Hebrew 9:27

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 17 But the LORD provided a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside the fish three days and three nights. “appointed”

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 2 17 But the LORD provided a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside the fish three days and three nights. “appointed” RADICAL LOVE MEANS RADICAL MEASURES FOR REBELLIOUS CHILDREN.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1: But the LORD provided a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside the fish three days and three nights. 14 Then they cried to the LORD, "O LORD, please do not let us die for taking this man's life. Do not hold us accountable for killing an innocent man, for you, O LORD, have done as you pleased.“ gives up

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1: But the LORD provided a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside the fish three days and three nights. 14 Then they cried to the LORD, "O LORD, please do not let us die for taking this man's life. Do not hold us accountable for killing an innocent man, for you, O LORD, have done as you pleased.“ gives up "My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he love, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.“ Hebrew 12:5b, 6

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 looks up From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said: "In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 looks up From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said: "In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 looks up From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said: "In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry. 20"So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. Luke 15:20

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 looks up From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said: "In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry. 21"The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' 22"But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. 24For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.‘ Luke 15:21-24

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 wises up  Sovereignty of God at work in the events of life 3 You hurled me into the deep, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me; all your waves and breakers swept over me.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 wises up  Sovereignty of God at work in the events of life  Foolishness of thinking he could hide from God 4 I said, 'I have been banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the LORD. 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. Psalm 139:7-10

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 wises up  Sovereignty of God at work in the events of life  Foolishness of thinking he could hide from God  Realizes being “right” with God is more important than being “released” from God. 5 The engulfing waters threatened me, the deep surrounded me; seaweed was wrapped around my head. 6 To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 wises up  Sovereignty of God at work in the events of life  Foolishness of thinking he could hide from God  Realizes being “right” with God is more important than being “released” from God. 5 The engulfing waters threatened me, the deep surrounded me; seaweed was wrapped around my head. 6 To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the LORD. “God’s love is not a pampering love, it is a perfecting love. God’s not into pampering you. God would rather see us in a hospital be than living in disobedience. God would rather see us in a bankruptcy court or in an hour of despair, or in a painful loneliness or in a perplexing question of faith that won’t go way. God would rather see us anywhere than living in disobedience.” James MacDonald

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 rises up 6 To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But you brought my life up from the pit, O LORD my God.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 rises up  Remember the Lord. 7 "When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, LORD, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 rises up  Remember the Lord.  Return to doing the last thing God called you to do before you ran away. 8 "Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 rises up  Remember the Lord.  Return to doing the last thing God called you to do before you ran away.  Rehearse God’s goodness. 9 But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. Salvation comes from the LORD.”

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 rises up  Remember the Lord.  Return to doing the last thing God called you to do before you ran away.  Rehearse God’s goodness.  Reaffirm your unconditional obedience. 9 But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. Salvation comes from the LORD.”

Can you hear me…NOW?! ~ JONAH 1:1-17 throw up 10And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.

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