My Bible study notes for Wednesday night, April 3rd. Remember, these are my personal study notes and not a manuscript of the sermon. They are provided as an outline each week for our Tabernacle Church family. You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, Prayer List, and other resources at our Church Website.
Jonah 1:1-17
INTRO
- God says go and Jonah said no
- If we obey then blessing…if we obey troubles
- Out attitude and our actions are closely related
Jonah’s Attitude
His attitude toward God’s Word
- Go or No. Luke 6:46-49
- Read it. Believe it. Meditate on it. Do it.
His attitude toward God’s Plan and Purpose for His life
- It is a trust issue. HE IS GOD (Sovereignty)
- Jonah thought God was asking too much
- We stop growing, going, following, serving when the cost gets to high (people and churches)
His attitude toward God’s Patience
- I have money, I have ship. I am good!
Jonah’s Actions
Lost His direction – v. 3
- Fulling His calling and ministry
- Nineveh to Tarshish
- Do the next thing right (obedience)
- A desire to be in the will of God.
Lost His vitality – vv. 5-6
- Sleeping on the boat (the blues, depression)
- Not preaching… he was a prophet
- Captain had to ask him to pray
Lost his impact, influence, and testimony – vv. 7-10
- Shipmates saw God’s power ON HIM rather than THROUGH HIM.
- He never told them who he was