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Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion

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Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion

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  2. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion

  3. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 • Timeline of Jonah’s prophecy… • Prophesied during the days of Jeroboam II king of Israel 2 Kings 14:23-25 • He reigned around 793 – 753 B.C. • Israel enjoyed military & political prosperity • Yet, they were also days of great moral & spiritual decay v. 24

  4. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 • Timeline of Jonah’s prophecy… • Prophesied during the days of Jeroboam II king of Israel 2 Kings 14:23-25 • Jonah advised the king re: restoring Israel’s borders v. 25 • Given this, plus Jonah’s attitude toward Ninevah, he was a “nationalist”

  5. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs AwayFrom God 1:1-16 • The Man 1:1-3 • A prophet…the son of Amittai…from Gath-hepher (near Nazareth) v. 1 • Served Jeroboam II during the days of Israel’s military & political expansion 2 Kings 14:25

  6. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs AwayFrom God 1:1-16 • The Man 1:1-3 • Called away from his “domestic” work to perform “spiritual” work in Ninevah v. 2 • He didn’t like his new assignment…he fled in the opposite direction “from the presence of the Lord” v. 3 cp. Psa 139:7-12

  7. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs AwayFrom God 1:1-16 • The Man 1:1-3 • Ninevah = the capital city of Assyria • They were noted for their cruelty, esp. towards captives 2 Chron 33:11 • They were also arrogant Isa 10:5-14 • Jonah was a “deserter” (AWOL)

  8. Ninevah Gath-hepher

  9. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs AwayFrom God 1:1-16 • The Divine Response At Sea 1:4-16 • God “hurled a great wind & storm on the sea”…it began to break up the ship that was carrying Jonah v. 4 • The sailors lightened the cargo…they also began praying to their gods v. 5a

  10. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs AwayFrom God 1:1-16 • The Divine Response At Sea 1:4-16 • Jonah was below in the ship asleep v. 5b • The captain rebuked Jonah for not praying to his God v. 6 • IronicÙ pagans pray to false idols; Jonah doesn’t pray & runs from the true God

  11. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs AwayFrom God 1:1-16 • The Divine Response At Sea 1:4-16 • How could Jonah sleep at a time like this? • Physical and mental exhaustion in trying to run away from God? • A seared conscience? 1 Tim 4:2

  12. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs AwayFrom God 1:1-16 • The Divine Response At Sea 1:4-16 • The sailors also cast lots to determine who is responsible for the trouble v. 7a • The lot fell on Jonah v. 7b Prov 16:33 • They question Jonah…he confesses who he was & Who he served vv. 8-9

  13. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs AwayFrom God 1:1-16 • The Divine Response At Sea 1:4-16 • He told them he was fleeing God v. 10 • Jonah’s statement re: “fearing the God of heaven who made the sea” didn’t exactly match his present actions • They were amazed at his behavior

  14. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs AwayFrom God 1:1-16 • The Divine Response At Sea 1:4-16 • They asked Jonah what they should do to calm the sea for everyone v. 11 • Jonah replied “Throw me overboard”v. 12 • They tried battling the storm, but it was of no use v. 13

  15. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs AwayFrom God 1:1-16 • The Divine Response At Sea 1:4-16 • Their attempt to battle the storm before throwing Jonah overboard is “noble” • They showed a concern for Jonah he was not willing to show the Assyrians…they didn’t want him to die

  16. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs AwayFrom God 1:1-16 • The Divine Response At Sea 1:4-16 • Before throwing Jonah overboard, the sailors prayed to God that they not be held responsible for his life v. 14 • Once Jonah was in the sea, the storm stopped and all became calm v. 15

  17. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs AwayFrom God 1:1-16 • The Divine Response At Sea 1:4-16 • As a result, the sailors “feared the Lord greatly,” offered sacrifices, and made vows v. 16 • They were doing things Jonah should have been doing all along

  18. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs Toward God 1:17 – 2:10 • Now in the sea, Jonah is swallowed up by a “great fish” appointed by God 1:17a • Jonah was in the fish’s belly for 3 days and 3 nights 1:17b

  19. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs Toward God 1:17 – 2:10 • Jonah’s stay in the fish’s belly is important • Jesus gives this event credibility when He compares it to His own D/B/R Mt 12:38-40 • Would the Lord have used something “fictitious” to certify His own resurrection?

  20. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs Toward God 1:17 – 2:10 • While Jonah was in the fish’s belly, how good do you suppose Ninevah looked? • POINTÙ How much better will things go for us when we do not try “evading” the will of God?

  21. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs Toward God 1:17 – 2:10 • Jonah’s prayer 2:1-9 • It emphasizes several emotions… - helplessness, fear, separation from God - realization that if salvation (deliverance) comes, it only comes from God

  22. Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion An Unbelievable Fish Story Jonah 1-4 Jonah Runs Toward God 1:17 – 2:10 • Jonah’s prayer 2:1-9 • It emphasizes several emotions… - repentance (renewed resolve) to fulfill one’s God-given duties 2 Cor 7:10-11 - chastisement from a loving, but fair Father Heb 12:5-11

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