Sabbath. Study. Serve.

Sabbath, Study, Serve 

Taking the Sermon Into Our Week 

Scripture of the Week: Jonah 3: 1-10

From the Sermon:

Jonah finds himself spit up on the dry land. Just think of what relief he must have felt! God heard his prayer. God _________ him.

God doesn’t give up on God’s __________. And God doesn’t give up on ______.

But Jonah must have been startled by what took place. This is not what he __________.

We ultimately become the judge of others, taking over God’s job, deciding who is even good enough to hear the message of _______________.

The Lord is quick to forgive and show mercy, but he also desires _____________.

Reflection Questions:

How do you react when God gives you a second chance? Is this the same way you respond when God shows mercy on your family members? On your enemies?

How has the Lord restored you on occasions when you have been disobedient? Did it make you more or less likely to follow God’s prompting in your life?

Have you ever been used by God in a situation you found unbelievable? What did you learn from this experience?

Prayer:

O Loving God, when I return to You, You do not give up Your plan for my life. Give me the strength and courage to follow You, wherever You may lead. May I have ears to hear Your call and a heart to respond. Teach me Your ways. Shape me as Your disciple.  Amen.