2. Jonah’s Commission (3:1-4)
Jonah was commissioned by the God of second chances (cf. Jer. 18:3-4)
Jonah was commissioned to:
“Arise and go” (cf. Acts 8:26-30; Matt. 28:19-20)
“Preach the message that I tell you” (cf. Ezek. 3:26-27; 2 Tim. 4:2 + 3:16-17)
Warn (cf. 1:2) of the consequences of sin with a direct message (cf. Heb. 10:26-31; 2 Tim. 4:2b; 2 Thess. 1:8-9)

3. Nineveh’s Conversion (3:5-9)
It started with the people (3:5)
They “believed God,” believing the message Jonah preached
They repented, proclaiming a fast & putting on sackcloth (Mt. 12:41)
They obeyed God, turning away from their evil (3:8)
Never underestimate the power of God’s word (cf. Heb. 4:12)!
It spread to the palace (3:6-8)
Even the king himself responded by repenting (3:6)
The king influenced the entire city to repent (3:7-8)
Proper repentance involves (3:8):
Discerning the serious nature of sin
Demonstrating sorrow for sin and deep humility
Departing from the evil of sin
It sought for preservation (3:9)
Their repentance sought to appease the anger of God (cf. Psa. 7:11)
Their repentance sought to avoid the danger of judgment (cf. 2 Pe. 3:9)

4. God’s Compassion (3:10)
God witnessed the sincerity of their repentance
He had seen their wickedness (1:2)
Now He sees their new works (3:10; cf. Prov. 15:3)
God withdrew the severity of their punishment
God rejoices over repentance (Luke 15:10)
God rewards with His mercy those who truly repent (cf. 2:8; 4:2; Jer. 18:5-10; Psa. 136; Tit. 3:5)

5. God Still Wants All to Be Saved
By believing Jesus is God’s Son – Acts 16:31
By repenting of sin and turning to God – Acts 17:30
By confessing your faith in Jesus – Matthew 10:32
By being immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27
God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 22:16
God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47
God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23
By living faithfully to Him – 1 Corinthians 15:58