Running Away From God

Running Away From God
(Jonah 1:1-17)
Rev. Sara Pyon

 I. Historical Background
Jonah (2 Kings 14:25)
Ninevah – Capital of Assyria (Nahum 3)

 II. Jonah Hears the Word of God and Disobeys It (vv. 1-3)
Jonah tries to flee from God
Why did Jonah refuse to preach against the city of Ninevah?

 III. God Pursues Jonah by Sending a Great Storm (vv. 4-6)

 IV. Jonah Is Found Out and Thrown Into the Sea (vv. 7-16)

 V. God Gives Jonah a Second Chance (v. 17)

 VI. Reflection
When have you tried to run away from the Lord? How has He brought you back to Himself?  What price, if any, did you pay for your disobedience?
When are you reluctant to carry out God’s agenda of mercy and compassion? What people or groups of people cause you to react with a judgmental spirit?
How are you displaying a genuine fear of the Lord in your life?