2. Salvation Is From The Lord
Jonah 2:8-9
The context:
Jonah’s call (1:1-2)
Jonah’s disobedience (1:3)
Jonah’s punishment (1:4-16)
Jonah’s salvation (1:17)
Jonah’s prayer (2:1-9)

3. Salvation Is From The Lord
Jonah 2:8-9
Many regard vain idols.
Vain Idols
“Worthless and deceitful idols of human invention.” (Homer Hailey)
“Things which man makes into idols or objects of trust (C.F. Keil)

4. Salvation Is From The Lord
Jonah 2:8-9
Many regard vain idols.
Some of today’s vain idols.
Material wealth.
Man, himself.
Philosophy.
Politics.
Science.
Religions.

5. Salvation Is From The Lord
Jonah 2:8-9
Many regard vain idols.
Some of today’s vain idols.
Material wealth.
Man, himself.
Ones own feelings.

6. Salvation Is From The Lord
Jonah 2:8-9
Many regard vain idols.
They forsake the only source of steadfast love.
The only source for this is God.
Those who trust in vain idols will never receive this steadfast love.

7. Salvation Is From The Lord Salvation is from the Lord!
Jonah 2:8-9
The conclusion.
Serve God!
The reason…
Salvation is from the Lord!