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Jonah and the Fish

Episode 143: Inspired by the Book of Jonah

Jonah and the Fish

Jonah, a questionable prophet of God, heard the word of God telling him to go to Nineveh and confront the people about their sins. Jonah, giving in to his pride and disgust for the people of Nineveh, said no and immediately boarded a ship headed for Tarshish. While the ship was sailing a deadly storm came upon them and Jonah found out that he could not run from God, and was swallowed by a fish.

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In yesterday’s reading, we heard of the downward spiral of Israel, who under King Jehoahaz and later his son Jehoash, continued to turn to foreign gods, facing defeat after defeat from outside enemies. Israel would soon face a great fall as they’d never seen before as God judged them for their stubbornness and unfaithful hearts. Today we’ll hear about an unwilling prophet named Jonah, who was sent to a wicked people to call them to repentance. God’s call for Jonah to preach in Nineveh will highlight just how merciful God is – not only to the Jewish people but to all of mankind.

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Dr. Jack Graham

Dr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation's largest, most dynamic congregations with more than 42,000 members. He is a noted author of numerous books, and his passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries.

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