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Insights from Jonah: Lessons on God's Love and Human Nature

Delve into the Old Testament story of Jonah, written in Hebrew, and explore the themes of God's mercy, human nature, and divine teachings. This biblical narrative unfolds across Jonah's journey, from fleeing to Nineveh to grappling with his own beliefs. Gain wisdom on the global reach of God's presence, the universality of His love, and the challenges of righteousness and prejudice. Discover profound lessons on repentance, forgiveness, and the complexity of faith in the face of adversity.

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Insights from Jonah: Lessons on God's Love and Human Nature

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  1. LearningfromJonah

  2. Learning from Jonah • Old Testament written in Hebrew • Lord = Adonai (about 439 uses) • The LORD = YHWH = Yahweh • About 6,800 times • Genesis 15:1-2 (both, Lord GOD)

  3. Learning from Jonah • Chapter 1 • Tarshesh and Nineveh are about 2500 miles apart • Pagan worshipers valued human life. • Could a fish swallow a man? • Chapter 2

  4. Learning from Jonah • Chapter 3 • Jonah preached eight words. • Estimates of about 2 million repented. • God relented.

  5. Learning from Jonah • Chapter 4 • Jonah had a heart problem. • Jonah understood God, but didn’t like God. • God teaches Jonah a lesson.

  6. Closing • 1) God’s presence is worldwide. • 2) God’s concern is worldwide. • 3) God hates sin/wickedness but loves all people anyway. • 4) Righteousness is not genetic. • 5) Let’s not be selfish. • 6) Let’s not show favoritism.

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