Jonah 1:17-2:10

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Text: Jonah 1:17-2:10
Title: Running from Grace
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

An angry prophet. A fearsome and hated enemy. An overwhelming storm. And a surprising message of a merciful God to his people. The story of Jonah is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people, even those who are not religious, are familiar with Jonah: a rebellious prophet who defies God and is swallowed by a whale. But there’s much more to Jonah’s story than most of us realize. As we continue our study of Jonah, Jonah is doing some thinking in the belly of a fish at the bottom of the sea. Given time to think, Jonah begins to think about the mercy and grace of God and it leads him to a renewed commitment to praise and obey God. When we fathom not only our desperate need, but also all it cost God to save us, we naturally respond in praise and obedience.